MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs said that the government will continue working for the safe release of the remaining foreign nationals being held captive by the Abu Sayyaf group.
In a press statement, the DFA said “while intensified operations continue on the ground, the DFA maintains close coordination with concerned foreign governments in ensuring the safe return of all the remaining hostages.”
The same statement says the Philippine government is pleased at the positive developments resulting in the safe release of 10 Indonesian nationals abducted, which came almost a week after a Canadian hostage was beheaded.
The Abu Sayyaf still holds four Indonesian crew members of another tugboat seized on April 1 as well as the three remaining Samal tourists — a Canadian, Norwegian, and a Filipina.
They also held captive a Dutch national, four Malaysians, a Chinese national and six other Filipinos.
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