SULU: The hinterland of Jolo island is a terrorist stronghold which even the marines cannot penetrate, according to a source from the Philippines National Police (PNP) anti-kidnapping group.
“Civilians will text the Abu Sayyaf if they spot the marines. Some troops end up being killed in an ambush.
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