Saturday, January 12, 2013

Texts: The Philippine Star, 2000-2001



Abu Sayyaf frees trader in Sulu after 70 daysby Roel Pareño, AlvinTarroza, AFPJan 31, 2000

Abu Sayyaf rebels kidnap bank tellerby Roel PareñoFeb 07, 2000

February 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, US troops due here tomorrow,

Alert on in Sulu amid Sayyaf terror plotby John Unson, RoelPareño, Alvin Tarroza and DPAFeb 15, 2000

Abu Sayyaf tells Sulu clergy: Convert to Islam or faceby Roel PareñoFeb 29, 2000

Abu Sayyaf leader nabbedby With RoelPareñoMar 04, 2000

March 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, ABB to purse peace talks with gov't despite bombings,

March 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Afghans trained Moro rebs behind bombing?

March 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, 2 dead, 6 hurt in bus blasts in South, Suspect In Ozamiz Bombing Falls, by Paolo Romero, AFP, Roel Pareño, Alvin Tarroza, Lino de la Cruz and Mike Frialde,

Abu Sayyaf rebels take 77 people hostage in BasilanMar 21, 2000

March 23, 2000, The Philippine Star, AFP won't negotiate with Sayyaf for hostages' release,

AFP won't negotiate with Sayyaf for hostages' releaseby Paolo RomeroMar 23, 2000

The Abu Sayyaf threatby EditorialMar 23, 2000

'Crisis committee' to handle Sayyaf negotiationsMar 24, 2000

March 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military ready to help fight kidnaps

18 Abu Sayyaf hostages freedby RoelPareño, with Paolo Romero, Edith Regalado,Jose Rodel Clapano, JohnUnson, AFPMar 26, 2000

Sayyaf to kill captives if Janjalani's kin not freedMar 27, 2000

Gov't negotiator with Sayyaf quitsMar 28, 2000

March 28, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military braces for possible attacks on NPA anniversary,



Sayyaf warns media, owns slay of criticby Alvin Tarroza and John UnsonApr 01, 2000

Zamboanga mediamen denounce Abu Sayyafby Alvin TarrozaApr 02, 2000

Vigilantes give Sayyaf April 15 deadlineby Alvin TarrozaApr 04, 2000

Abu Sayyaf frees 2 students as 'gesture of gratitude'Apr 08, 2000

Sayyaf frees kidnapped traderby John UnsonApr 08, 2000


April 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sin: Estrada causing all our troubles, by Sandy Araneta,
April 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't officials laugh off coup rumors,
April 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf warns media, owns slay of critic, by Alvin Tarroza and John Unson,

April 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Zamboanga mediamen denounce Abu Sayyaf, by Alvin Tarroza,

April 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, Vigilantes give Sayyaf April 15 deadline, by Alvin Tarroza,

April 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf frees 2 students as 'gesture of gratitude'
April 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf frees kidnapped trader, by John Unson

April 9, 2000, The Philippine Star, Mindoro massacre suspect falls by Joe Leuterio and Gina Tabonares,

April 10, 2000, The Philippine Star, Vigilantes threaten to rescue Sayyaf hostages by Roel Pareño,

April 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf: Give us Robin or we'll give you death,

April 12, 2000, The Philippine Star, Basilan exec: We'll wipe out Sayyaf kin, by Alvin Tarroza, Diigo,
April 12, 2000, The Philippine Star, Beware of the Moro rebs who never miss a trick: Will Robin be hostage,'action star'--or stud? by Max Soliven,

Robin just a face-saving device for Sayyaf retreat -by Federico D.PascualApr 13, 2000


April 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, Opinion, Robin just a face-saving device for Sayyaf retreat, by Federico D. Pascual,
April 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf stays beheading after meeting with Robin, by Roel Pareño,
April 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF 'shadow gov't' in Cotabato bared, by Mike Frialde,

April 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, 5 'Sayyaf men' nabbed for '95 Cotabato kidnap, by Allen Estabillo,
April 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Rice for Sayyaf to open talks,

April 15, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf frees two ailing children, by Edith Regalado
April 15, 2000, The Philippine Star, Army overruns MILF camp,

April 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf demand impossible - Estrada, by Paolo Romero,
April 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, Editorial, The Abu Sayyaf is having fun,

April 17, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf threatens beheadings anew by Roel Pareño,

April 18, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf warns: We'll kidnap Americans, by Roel Pareño,

April 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, 10 'Kristos' to be nailed in Pampanga; number of young flagellants up,
April 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf's 'gift' to Estrada: Two hostages' heads, by Aurea Calica,

April 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf claims to have beheaded two teachers, by Roel Pareño and Paolo Romero,
April 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Cebuano to be nailed for 11th time amid money-making raps,
April 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Kidnap gang busted, by Mike Frialde,
April 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Soldiers or Moro rebs? In Maguindanao, looks can be deceiving, by John Unson
April 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Opinion, We favor partial news blackout on Abu Sayyaf - Postscript, by Federico D.Pascual,


April 23, 2000, The Philippine Star, Troops start rescue of Sayyaf hostages, by Roel Pareño, with reports from Gina Tabonares,

April 24, 2000, The Philippine Star, Soldiers kill 1, hurt 4 in Iligan shooting, by Lino De La Cruz, Diigo,
April 24, 2000, The Philippine Star, 20 killed in assault on Abu Sayyaf lair, by Roel Pareño, with Mike Frialde, Efren Danao, Edith Regalado,
April 24, 2000, The Philippine Star, Soldiers kill 1, hurt 4 in Iligan shooting, by Lino De La Cruz, Diigo,
April 24, 2000, The Philippine Star, 20 killed in assault on Abu Sayyaf lair, by Roel Pareño, with Mike Frialde, Efren Danao, Edith Regalado,

April 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf eyed in kidnap of 22 from Sabah isle,
April 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, Ex-MNLF rebels used vs Sayyaf, by Berty Dones, John Unson,
April 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, Land mines hamper rescue of 27 hostages in Basilan by Roel Pareño,
April 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, Coming soon: The Great Escape of Abu Sayyaf - Federico D. Pascual,

April 26, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military pounds MILF rebels in Lanao Norte, by Lino De La Cruz,
April 26, 2000, The Philippine Star, Ex-MNLF rebels used vs Sayyaf, by berty Dones, John Unson,April 26, 2000, The Philippine Star, Ex-MNLF rebels used vs Sayyaf, by berty Dones, John Unson,

April 27, 2000, The Philippine Star, 1st round of Sayyaf talks cancelled, by Roel Pareño,
April 27, 2000, The Philippine Star, Two MILF camps captured, by Lino De La Cruz,
April 27, 2000, The Philippine Star, Bad weather hampers rescue of hostages in Basilan, by Paolo Romero,
April 27, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF ignores demand to remove checkpoints, by Liberty Dones,
April 27, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sabah hostages now, by Roel Pareño, Edith Regalado, Paolo Romero,


April 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF attempt to retake camp in Kauswagan foiled by Army by Lino Dela Cruz and John Unson,
April 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, Reduce them to ashes, Editorial
April 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, Malaysia sends police chief to RP, by Reuters, Paolo Romero,

April 30, 2000, The Philippine Star, Foreign terrorists involved in kidnap - Salapuddin, by Jess Diaz,
April 30, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't dismisses beheading threat,
April 30, 2000, The Philippine Star, Army offensive on vs MILF checkpoints by John Unson,






Troops start rescue of Sayyaf hostagesby Roel Pareño, with reports from Gina Tabonares, AP, Reuters, AFPApr 23, 2000



20 killed in assault on Abu Sayyaf lairby Roel Pareño, with Mike Frialde, Efren Danao, Edith Regalado, AP, AFPApr 24, 2000




Coming soon: The Great Escape of Abu Sayyaf - FedericoApr 25, 2000



Ex-MNLF rebels used vs Sayyafby berty Dones, John Unson,Reuters, APApr 26, 2000


May 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf issues demands,

May 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Eyewitness: Sulu hostages living on rainwater, rice, by Arlyn De La Cruz,
May 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't blames MILF for failure of peace negotiations, by Roel Pareño,

May 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, FP NCOs on coup: Never again,

May 3, 2000, The Philippine Star, Palace rejects UN role in kidnapping, by Marichu Villanueva,
May 3, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf threatens to kill 2 foreigners,

May 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, Zamboanga mayor gunned down in fiesta attack, by Roel Pareño,
May 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't denies two foreign hostages killed, by Roel Pareño,
May 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, RP keeps tight watch on suspected terrorists, by Rey Arquiza,
May 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, RP urged to ensure hostages' safety,
May 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf kills Pinoy hostages; 15 saved,

May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, The escalating war, by Art Borjal,
May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, The war in Mindanao, by Teodoro Benigno,
May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't identifies Sayyaf captors,
May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't maps out plans to soften impact of conflict on tourism,
May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, Pinoy roundup in Sabah assailed, by Jess Diaz and Rey Arquiza,
May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, Priest's family wants Sayyaf head captured, by Ding Cervantes,
*May 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, Misuari threatens to quit as top negotiator, by Berty Dones, Paolo Romero,

May 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, Martyr's welcome awaits slain priest in Zambales, by Bebot Sison Jr. and Jen Velarmino,
May 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, We do this for our country',
May 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, Editorial, An evil blight,
May 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf eludes military dragnet, Roel Pareño, Aurea Calica,
May 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, It was hell out there, Sayyaf hostages say by Roel Pareño,

May 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, Terrorism, PC virus place Philippines on world map - Federico,
May 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf's two execution victims found by Roel Pareño, Sandy Araneta,
May 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, Envoy confirms maltreatment of deported Pinoys by Marichu Villanueva,
May 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, PNP to deploy more cops in Muslim areas by Non Alquitran,
May 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, Raps filed vs rebels who attacked Cebu town hall,

May 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, 13 soldiers killed, mutilated by Abu by Roel Pareño,
May 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, 14 killed, by Arnell Ozaeta, Mike Frialde,
May 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Slain priest's dad: No to MILF truce by Jen Velarmino and Bebot Sison J
May 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Nagging questions on Mindanao fighting - Gotcha by Jarius Bondoc
May 8, 2000, The Philippine Star, Secession by publicity - Why And Why Not by Nelson A. Navarro

May 9, 2000, The Philippine Star, 18 soldiers missing, feared captured by MILF rebels by Paolo Romero
May 9, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf frees bank teller by Roel Pareño,Reuters, AFP
May 9, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf hostages ask for undies, McDo burgers

Pimentel: CIA may be behind creation of Sayyafby Perseus EcheminadaMay 09, 2000

May 10, 2000, The Philippine Star, 550 troops killed, wounded in South
May 10, 2000, The Philippine Star, Manobos release one of 3 DENR hostages by Jose Rodel Clapton
May 10, 2000, The Philippine Star, MNLF integrees allow Sayyaf rebs, 21 hostages to escape

May 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, 5 MILF commanders killed in new clashes by berty Dones, and AFP
May 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, Muslim leaders pledge to keep peace in Manila by Jerry Botial
May 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, A dramatic escape by Editorial

May 12, 2000, The Philippine Star, 200,000 farmer-families displaced in Mindanao by Jose Rodel Clapano,
May 12, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF executes 3 'spies' by John Unson
May 12, 2000, The Philippine Star, The Basilan Hilton by Editorial,

May 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, Communist rebels burn passenger bus in Iloilo, by Leo Solinap, Ric Sapnu, Benjie Villa
May 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, Breakthrough in Sayyaf talks seen before Estrada's China trip, by MarichuVillanueva, Paolo Romero, Delon Porcalla, Efren Danao, Sheila Crisostomo, wirereports,
May 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, Muslim, Christian leaders reject use of vigilantes by John Unson,

May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu swapping German for Janjalani's relatives by Roel Pareño, with reports from Sandy Araneta, Jerry Botial,AFP, Reuters,
May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Misuari replaced as gov't negotiator by berty Dones,
May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Pimentel: CIA may be behind creation of Sayyaf byPerseus Echeminada
May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, An eye for an eye - Sketches by Ana Marie Pamintuan,
May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Bodies of 9 Bacolod heroes arrive from Basilan by Rolly Espina
May 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF rebs storm S. Kudarat town by Allen Estabillo and John Unson

May 15, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf demands for hostages' release 'very reasonable' by Roel Pareño, Mike Frialde, Edith Regalado, wire services

May 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, Isn't everybody sick and tired about all that fuss over Mindanao? by Max Soliven
May 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF rebels abandon positions on vital Mindanao highway by John Unson
May 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't to Sayyaf: No troop pullout,
May 16, 2000, The Philippine Star, Ex-Estrada bodyguard nabbed for Baron slay,

May 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, Jalosjos leading in Zambo Norte's congressional race, by Roel Pareño,

May 17, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't will win war in Mindanao - Estrada,
May 17, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF rebs hurt 2 in new attack by John Unson And Roel Pareño
May 17, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf to release ailing German,

May 18, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't troopers killed in MILF fighting now total 101 by Mike Frialde,
May 18, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf demands $2 M for sick German woman by Marichu Villanueva,

May 18, 2000, The Philippine Star, AFP on alert anew for Metro bombers,

May 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, 2 Balweg slay suspects nabbed,

May 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, Enrile to gov't: Stop recognizing MILF territories by Efren Danao,
May 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf's foreign hostages complain of slow release


May 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Estrada blames Sayyaf for bombings in Jolo,
May 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't rules out $2-M ransom payment for sick German, by Paolo Romero,
May 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF leader, aide killed in ambush, by Allen Estabillo,
May 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, 80,000 Soldiers vs 8,000 Moro Rebels - Gotcha, by Jarius Bondoc,
May 20, 2000, The Philippine Star, Gov't rules out $2-M ransom payment for sick German,

May 21, 2000, The Philippine Star, Puno: No Malaysian interference in Abu,
May 21, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF mobilizing to retake hi-way by Sandy Araneta
May 21, 2000, The Philippine Star, Power struggle behind MILF leader's slay? by Allen Estabillo
May 21, 2000, The Philippine Star, Too many meddlers, loudmouths and wise guys muddle Mindanao,

May 22, 2000, The Philippine Star, 2 soldiers killed in MILF attack by John Unson,
May 22, 2000, The Philippine Star, Two child hostages rescued from Sayyaf, says Palace,

Sayyaf snubs talks with Aventajadoby Roel PareñoMay 23, 2000


May 23, 2000, The Philippine Star, Fighting, bombings take toll on tourism by Rey Arquiza,

May 25, 2000, The Philippine Star, France sends top official to RP for hostage talks, by Paolo Romero, Roel Pareño, Perseus Echeminada, wire reports,

All set for gov't-Sayyaf talks - Sulu governorby Roel Pareño, Vic Alhambra Jr., MarichuVillanueva, wire reportsMay 26, 2000


1st round of Sayyaf talks cancelledby Roel PareñoMay 27, 2000


May 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf: Too many leaders by Paolo Romero,
May 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF leaders, suspects deny charges by John Unson,
May 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, No sign of release for Abu hostages,
May 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, So the 'bombers' were Moro rebels, after all: But wait by Max Soliven,

May 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP: Vigilantes vs Sayyaf welcome

May 31, 2000, The Philippine Star, Eight Filipino hostages released today?

June 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF leader faces arrest by Allen Estabillo,
June 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Islamic Conference wants to help in hostage talks
June 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Estrada wants Mindanao problem over by 2004 by Marichu Villanueva
June 1, 2000, The Philippine Star, Talipao villagers see Sayyaf as Robin Hood by Roel Pareño,

June 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, 'Misuari blocking gov't-MILF talks' by John Unson and Paolo Romero
June 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Senate to probe ARMM fund mess
June 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, 33 killed as troops capture MILF's perimeter campby John Unson And Edith Regalado
June 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf demands $1 M for each foreign hostage by Roel Pareño,Perseus Echeminada, AFP
June 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Release of eight Filipino hostages aborted anew by Roel Pareño

Joker: Aventajado can't commit federalism, autonomy to Sayyafby Jess DiazJun 02, 2000



Abu Sayyaf demands $1 M for each foreign hostageby Roel Pareño,Perseus Echeminada, AFPJun 03, 2000


June 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, Lamitan battle a cover for ransom payment? by Paolo Romero,

August 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military: Sayyaf leader Susukan afflicted with HIV, by Paolo Romero

October 6, 2000, The Philippine Star, MILF remnants abduct young student in Cotabato; rescue operations, by Paolo Romero,

Jueteng Charges Upstage Abu Sayyaf In Sulu - Roses And Thorns By Alejandro R. RocesOct 07, 2000

October 7, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military pounds islands to flush out Abu Sayyaf rebels

October 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, Four hostages sighted in Talipao as troops, Sayyaf clash, by Roel Pareño,

October 13, 2000, The Philippine Star, 24 more Abu Sayyaf members surrender to gov’t troopers

October 15, 2000, The Philippine Star, 36 Abu Sayyaf rebels arrested in military raids; 4 more surrender,

October 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, MSU dean abducted, by Roel Pareño,

October 29, 2000, The Philippine Star, Fake $100 bills found in Abu ransom payment, by Roel Pareño,

Abu Sayyaf leaders in BI hold listNov 03, 2000


November 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, 'Seniang' leaves 26 dead, 13 missing,
November 4, 2000, The Philippine Star, Shadowy AFP group wants Estrada to quit,

November 5, 2000, The Philippine Star, 26 Sayyaf rebels surrender in Sulu, by Roel Pareño,

‘Pinoy diver may have joined Sayyaf’by Roel Pareño And Paolo RomeroNov 08, 2000


Abu Sayyaf camp seizedby Roel PareñoNov 09, 2000


November 14, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sabaya's group sighted with Schilling, by Roel Pareño,

7 Sayyaf rebels killedNov 16, 2000


Seizure of Sayyaf properties mulled; 3 more die in clashby Roel PareñoNov 17, 2000


8 Sayyaf rebels slainNov 19, 2000


November 21, 2000, The Philippine Star, Military ultimatum forces Sayyaf to free tutor, 2 kids, by Roel Pareño,

November 22, 2000, The Philippine Star, 2 Sayyaf leaders sighted, by Roel Pareño,

Abu Sayyaf kidnaps ex-MNLF leaderNov 23, 2000


November 26, 2000, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader killed in clash, by Roel Pareño,

Military: Drive vs Abu Sayyaf to go on during RamadanDec 01, 2000


December 2, 2000, The Philippine Star, Government declares holiday ceasefire with NPA, MILF,

December 11, 2000, The Philippine Star, German mag dared to substantiate rap, by Paolo Romero,

EDITORIAL - Where are the Abu Sayyaf terrorists?Dec 12, 2000


Suddenly, Erap needs Abu Sayyaf to clear him - POSTSCRIPT By Federico D. PascualDec 14, 2000


December 19, 2000, The Philippine Star, 'No more hostage talks with Sayyaf': Palace says former German captive has 'selective amnesia', by Paolo Romero and Marichu Villanueva,

December 26, 2000, The Philippine Star, Captive cop, soldier joining communist rebs in attacks?

Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill American hostage to prove he’s not ‘walk-in’Jan 03, 2001


January 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, 17 bomb suspects fall,

January 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, MILF must pay for Metro bombings, defense chief says,

Sayyaf rebels, Scout Rangers clashJan 10, 2001


GMA urged: Rescue last of Abu Sayyaf hostagesby John UnsonJan 24, 2001


Sayyaf rebels bomb Tawi-Tawi churchJan 27, 2001


Land mines slow down offensive vs Abu Sayyafby Roel PareñoJan 29, 2001


10 Abu Sayyaf rebels slainJan 31, 2001


Court orders 2 Sayyaf bagmen freedby Roel PareñoFeb 03, 2001


Sayyaf rebels killed in Talipao encounterFeb 12, 2001


12 Sayyaf rebs, soldier killed in Jolo encounterFeb 25, 2001


US hostage Schilling in suicide try, Abu Sayyaf leader saysby Roel PareñoMar 04, 2001


US to Sayyaf: Free SchillingMar 05, 2001


March 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Police major held by NPA killed in encounter; truce looms,

Ghaddafi assails Sayyafby Aurea CalicaMar 14, 2001


Sayyaf: We beheaded 6 soldiersby Roel PareñoMar 22, 2001


March 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, Military ready to help fight kidnaps

Angry Birthday Girl declares ‘all-out war’ on vicious Abu Sayyaf - BY THE WAY by Max V. SolivenApr 03, 2001


April 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf threatens to behead American on GMA's 54th b'day, by Roel Pareño,

Troops close in on Sayyaf lairsby Roel PareñoApr 05, 2001


Estrada’s son ready to fight Sayyafby Ding CervantesApr 06, 2001


April 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Government, NDF set 'solidarity meet',

4 Sayyaf rebels die in hunt for captivesby Roel PareñoApr 10, 2001


April 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, NDF leaders open to joint ceasefire,

GMA visits troops in Sulu, tells Sayyaf: Surrender or dieby Marichu VillanuevaApr 11, 2001


Apr 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Arroyo offers ‘peace of the graveyard’ to Sayyaf rebels,

14 militiamen slain in clash with SayyafApr 26, 2001


7 Sayyaf rebels slain in Sulu; MILF attacks army outpostsApr 29, 2001


Sayyaf regroups as soldiers recalled for poll dutiesMay 18, 2001


Sayyaf regroups as soldiers recalled for poll dutiesMay 19, 2001


Sayyaf Rebels Seize 20 From Palawan Resortby Christina Mendez And Paolo RomeroMay 27, 2001


*May 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels seize 20 from Palawan resort, by Christina Mendez And Paolo Romero,

Abu Sayyaf, Part II - SKETCHES by Ana Marie PamintuanMay 29, 2001


Here they come again: What happened to ‘all-out’ war on the Abu Sayyaf? - BY THE WAY by Max V. SolivenMay 29, 2001


AFP: Vigilantes vs Sayyaf welcomeby Paolo RomeroMay 29, 2001


*May 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, P100-M bounty offered for capture of bandits: Sayyaf slips through naval blockade,

May 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, Zamboanga City radioman slain, by Roel Pareño,

MILF also ready to hunt down Sayyafby John UnsonMay 30, 2001


May 31, 2001, The Philippine Star, Military still in the dark on hostages

MILF also ready to hunt down Sayyafby John UnsonMay 31, 2001


June 1, 2001, The Philippine Star, US, DFA: No foreign intervention vs Abu,

June 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, Troops clash with Abus,

Who are the Sayyaf leaders?Jun 02, 2001


June 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abus seize hospital, take 200 hostages, by Roel Pareño,
June 3, 2001,The Philippine Star, Zamboanga City radioman slain, by Roel Pareño,

June 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abus kill 2 hostages, by Roel Pareño,

Battle versus Sayyaf spreads to airwavesJun 05, 2001


MILF to refuse aid to SayyafJun 05, 2001


June 7, 2001, The Philippine Star Editorial, This time, don’t let them get away,

Sayyaf rejects prisoner swapJun 09, 2001


June 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, Arroyo sees more RP-US war games,

June 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abus defer execution of American hostages, by Roel Pareño,
June 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, Lamitan battle a cover for ransom payment?

Libya’s Gadhaffi offers help to end Sayyaf hostage crisissby Paolo RomeroJun 11, 2001


Police called in to fight Sayyafby Jaime Laude and Christina MendezJun 12, 2001


June 13, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sabaya claims they beheaded American

June 14, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sobero beheading a bluff,

Have gun, cash, will travel for new Sayyaf recruitsJun 15, 2001


June 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, 2 Abu hostages freed, by Roel Pareño,

June 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, Arroyo to visit Palawan, Basilan today, by Roel Pareño,

June 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA warns vs ransom deals, by Roel Pareño,
June 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Sobero dead, Janjalani alive',

Military says it is closing in on Sayyaf kidnappersJun 20, 2001


Christian-Muslim Democracy and the Abu SayyafFROM A DISTANCE By Carmen N. PedrosaJun 21, 2001


Sayyaf releases 3 Filipino captivesJun 23, 2001


June 24, 2001, The Philippine Star, 2 Filipino hostages beheaded, by Roel Pareño,

Sayyaf founder ‘Boy Iran’ arrested in ZamboangaJun 24, 2001


Metro safe from SayyafJun 24, 2001


June 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf member falls near Southcom HeadQuarter, by Roel Pareño,

June 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf's Sabaya threatens to behead more hostages. by Roel Pareño,
June 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sabaya informer gets P5-M,

AFP bares Sayyaf plot to stage bombings in MetroJun 28, 2001


June 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, Janjalani aide captured, by Roel Pareño,

Sayyaf eyes release of 2 more Pinoy hostagesJun 30, 2001


July 1, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader shot dead in escape try, by Roel Pareño,

July 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP spies report sightings of Abu hostages, by Roel Pareño,

Two Sayyaf drug couriers nabbedJul 04, 2001


US missionaries leave Palawan due to Sayyaf threatJul 06, 2001


Troops zero in on Sayyaf lair as hostages are sightedJul 07, 2001


Bin Laden-Sayyaf connectionJul 09, 2001


July 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Janjalani, Sabaya escape AFP's dragnet in Basilan, by Roel Pareño,

Sayyaf leader capturedby Roel PareñoJul 10, 2001


2 more Sayyaf members arrested in Zamboby Roel PareÑO And John UnsonJul 12, 2001


34 Sayyaf men charged with kidnap-for-ransomBy Delon PorcallaJul 17, 2001


Sayyaf now at the end of the road — ArroyoJul 18, 2001


10 more Sayyaf bandits, supporters to surrenderJul 22, 2001


Jail execs uncover escape plan for Sayyaf’s JanjalaniJul 24, 2001


Abu Sayyaf intel man fallsJul 25, 2001


Abu Sayyaf intel man fallsJul 26, 2001


July 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Abus attempting a Robin Hood'

GMA vows anew to crush SayyafBy Marichu Villanueva and Roel PareñoJul 29, 2001


Sayyaf’s Sabaya escapes military dragnet anewBy Roel PareñoJul 30, 2001


Sayyaf rebels kill militiamanJul 31, 2001


Indecisiveness and lack of guts are the fatal foe, not the Abu SayyafBY THE WAY by Max V. SolivenAug 05, 2001


Republicanism on trial / Three events bestir nation: Lacson, SSS, Abu SayyafHERE'S THE SCORE by Teodoro C. BenignoAug 06, 2001


August 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Government panel won't raise Sino's kidnap in talks yet,


Found at PHNO dated 8/5, but not marked as to author or news-source, so we can thank this little archive.
13 Sayyaf hostages rescuedBy Roel Pareño and Christina MendezAug 06, 2001


7 Sayyaf rebels killedBy Roel PareñoAug 07, 2001


Malaysia not supporting Sayyaf rebels — RP envoyAug 08, 2001

*Not found*
Estrada says detractors should be beheaded by SayyafAug 08, 2001


Republicanism on trial / Three events bestir nation: Lacson, SSS, Abu SayyafHERE'S THE SCORE by Teodoro C. BenignoAug 08, 2001


High Court sets meet on Abu Sayyaf trialAug 09, 2001

found and transcribed
Final solution’ vowed vs SayyafAug 09, 2001


GMA rules out ransom negotiations with SayyafAug 10, 2001


EDITORIAL - Another Sayyaf rampageAug 10, 2001

Found at PHNO
GMA orders probe on Sayyaf - AFP ‘connivance’Aug 11, 2001


Troops rescue 3 Sayyaf hostagesBy Roel PareñoAug 12, 2001


Rains stall search for Sayyaf rebelsAug 13, 2001


Sayyaf trial no longer in Cebu CityBy Delon PorcallaAug 14, 2001


Senate tackles AFP-Sayyaf links on MondayBy Efren DanaoAug 15, 2001


Army general denies collusion with SayyafBy Ricky BautistaAug 16, 2001


Trial of Abu Sayyaf suspects to TaguigBy Delon PorcallaAug 16, 2001


Government forces identify 3 Sayyaf hideoutsBy Jaime LaudeAug 19, 2001


3 Sayyaf rebs killed in clashBy Roel PareñoAug 20, 2001


Inquiry into AFP-Sayyaf collusion set in BasilanAug 22, 2001


August 23, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA laughs off coup plot but gov't ready,

Army general denies Sayyaf bribeAug 26, 2001


Six killed, six hurt in Sayyaf ambushBy Roel PareñoAug 27, 2001


August 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, Military: Sayyaf leader Susukan afflicted with HIV,

8 Sayyaf bandits capturedBy Roel PareñoSep 02, 2001


US vows support in Sayyaf crisisSep 04, 2001


Akbar denies delivering ransom to Abu SayyafSep 06, 2001


‘Sayyaf allowed R-II to escape after ransom pBy Efren DanaoSep 07, 2001


September 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Villanueva blamed for Sayyaf escape,

5 killed in Sayyaf attackSep 11, 2001


Government ready to probe MILF-Sayyaf collusionBy Roel PareñoSep 16, 2001


‘Sayyaf to sow terror in key cities’Sep 18, 2001


Sayyaf received aid from Bin LadenBy Christina Mendez and Aurea CalicaSep 18, 2001


Abu Sayyaf wracked by infighting?Sep 19, 2001


EDITORIAL - Crush the Abu Sayyaf firstSep 19, 2001


Sayyaf member nabbedBy Non AlquitranSep 20, 2001


September 21, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf hostages still alive — AFP,

Philippines listed as Bin Laden stronghold, Abu Sayyaf as terroristsBY THE WAY by Max V. SolivenSep 21, 2001


Arrested Abu Sayyaf leader refuses to cooperate with probersSep 23, 2001


September 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Metro bomb plot foiled with arrest of Sayyaf leader',

Osama and Abu Sayyaf / Senate hearings resumeHERE'S THE SCORE by Teodoro C. BenignoSep 26, 2001


Government hot on Sayyaf money trailSep 26, 2001


September 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, 50 Filipinos among Bin Laden fighters?

Abu Sayyaf arms procurer nabbedBy Roel PareñoSep 27, 2001


3 Abu Sayyaf leaders yieldBy Roel PareñoSep 28, 2001


AFP: Sayyaf getting arms from Bin LadenSep 29, 2001


October 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, Bin Laden supporters to bomb Metro targets?
October 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, 8 soldiers, 36 MILF rebs killed in Buldon clashes,

PNP: Woman has no Sayyaf linksBy Non Alquitran and Christina MendezOct 02, 2001


2 Basilan schools infiltrated by young Sayyaf members?By Aurea CalicaOct 04, 2001


Sayyaf bandits attack Basilan capital; 4 hurtOct 06, 2001


Hagedorn sues paper for linking him to Abu SayyafOct 07, 2001


15 Sayyaf rebs killed in Basilan clashOct 08, 2001


October 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, One week needed to confirm 'Sobero remains',

Sayyaf bombs 3 hotels in ZamboangaOct 09, 2001


Sayyaf to poison water supplyBy Roel PareñoOct 11, 2001


10 soldiers wounded by Sayyaf landmineOct 12, 2001


Abu Sayyaf elements in Metro?Oct 12, 2001


4 Sayyaf hostages rescuedOct 15, 2001


Sayyaf confirms links with al-QaedaBy Roel PareñoOct 16, 2001


October 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf threatens to behead 2 American hostages,

Thanks to the Abu Sayyaf terrorists, the RP passport is a liabilityBY THE WAY By Max V. SolivenOct 17, 2001


13 killed as military closes in on SayyafOct 17, 2001


October 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, Janjalani slips out of Basilan,

Two Sayyaf leaders fallOct 19, 2001



16 Abu Sayyaf rebels killedOct 22, 2001



Abu Sayyaf will be crushed, AFP assures visiting attachésBy Roel PareñoOct 25, 2001


Captured Abu Sayyaf youth: Sobero begged for his lifeBy Roel PareñoOct 25, 2001


Sayyaf leader, son slainOct 28, 2001


Sayyaf bandits blamed for Zambo blastBy Roel Pareño and Paolo RomeroOct 30, 2001


Abu Sayyaf behind Zambo blast—GMANov 02, 2001


Sayyaf leader Sabaya sends surrender feelers to militaryBy Roel PareñoNov 02, 2001


Ex-Sayyaf hostage converted to IslamNov 06, 2001


Captive Italian priest not in the hands of Abu Sayyaf — CimatuBy Roel PareñoNov 06, 2001


Bad weather halts offensive vs Sayyaf in BasilanNov 09, 2001


Canadian abducted by Sayyaf?Nov 10, 2001


November 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, Early retirement for AFP chief?,

US Pacific commander-in-chief vows aid to finish off SayyafBy Roel PareÑONov 15, 2001


Sayyaf releases 7 Filipino hostagesBy Roel PareñoNov 16, 2001


40 troops hunting Sayyaf go AWOLBy Roel PareñoNov 18, 2001


November 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA, Bush to sign anti-terrorism agreement,

‘Nur met with Abu Sayyaf leaders for possible alliance’By Christina MendezNov 19, 2001


November 21, 2001, The Philippine Star, RP with US vs terrorism every step of the way — GMA,

November 22, 2001, The Philippine Star, Bush offers US troops to fight Sayyaf rebels,

AFP vows to rescue Sayyaf hostagesNov 28, 2001


December 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Army eyes 20,000 more troops to battle 'crises',

December 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, Reyes raps Army brass over anti-insurgency troops,

December 7, 2001, The Philippine Star, NDF rebels offer month-long Christmas ceasefire,

December 8, 2001, The Philippine Star, 19 US soldiers arrive in Zambo,

Kuala Lumpur clears Nur of ties to SayyafDec 10, 2001


December 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, After declaring truce, NPAs torch Cebu bus,

AFP hits ransom talks with SayyafDec 12, 2001


Weather prolongs search for SayyafBy Roel Pareño and Christina MendezDec 17, 2001


December 20, 2001, The Philippine Star, Military welcomes Janjalani’s inclusion in US terrorists' list,

US choppers due for fight vs SayyafDec 25, 2001


December 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, Moro rebs attack 3 Army outposts,

December 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP ready to crush any coup,

Sayyaf hostages to be freed in Basilan, not Malaysia — AFPBy Roel Pareño and Paolo RomeroDec 28, 2001


December 31, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA vows to restore peace in coming year,

January 1, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP vows new drive vs rebels,

January 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP seeks more US aid vs Abus,

GMA vows ‘total annihilation’ of Abu Sayyaf rebelsBy Marichu VillanuevaJan 04, 2002


January 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Pentagon' dupes priest’s negotiators of P500,000,
January 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sympathy attacks' by Nur’s men feared,

100 US troops due in Zambo to help crush Sayyaf rebelsBy Roel PareñoJan 10, 2002


Suspected Sayyaf rebs attack gov’s jeepney; 3 killed, 6 hurtJan 12, 2002


‘After Sayyaf, NPA, Pentagon are next’By Marichu VillanuevaJan 16, 2002


Abu Sayyaf men plead not guiltyBy Nikko DizonJan 18, 2002


January 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP rules out sabotage in Luzon-wide blackout,

Sayyaf vows to continue fightBy Roel PareñoJan 24, 2002

Sayyaf vows to continue fightBy Roel PareñoJan 24, 2002

Soldiers, Sayyaf clash in Basilan; scores woundedJan 26, 2002

US: Six-month Sayyaf timetable ‘unrealistic’By Pia Lee-BragoJan 28, 2002

January 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA: Only communists oppose American military operations here,

CBCP backs US help vs SayyafBy Sandy AranetaJan 29, 2002

February 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace bent on hiring Giuliani despite criticisms,

February 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace gives up on Bush’s RP visit,

OpenFree my husband, pleads Abu Sayyaf captive’s wifeBy Roel PareñoFeb 20, 2002The Philippine Star > News > Nation
OpenMedia offensive vs Sayyaf launchedFeb 20, 2002The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
OpenTroops rescue 2 farmers from Abu SayyafFeb 20, 2002The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
OpenEx-hostages back use of Sayyaf as ‘live targets’By Marichu VillanuevaFeb 17, 2002The Philippine Star > News > Headlines
OpenAFP rejects Gadhafi son’s offer to talk with SayyafBy Paolo RomeroFeb 16, 2002The Philippine Star > News > Headlines

February 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, US strike force sent to Basilan on Sunday,

February 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP rejects Gadhafi son’s offer to talk with Sayyaf,

Sayyaf executioner still faces charges — DOJBy Pia Lee-BragoFeb 23, 2002

House, Senate to reopen AFP-Sayyaf collusion probeBy Jess DiazFeb 23, 2002

ory prefers Abu Sayyaf beheading footage blurredBy Edith RegaladoFeb 24, 2002

February 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, No ransom for Burnhams — US,
February 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, New NPA purge bared; 32 killed,

March 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Attacks vs Moro rebels justified',

March 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Competition in rescue of Abu hostages not serious,

MILF harboring Sayyaf rebels, hostages — AFPBy Paolo RomeroMar 06, 2002

March 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, MILF harboring Sayyaf rebels, hostages,

‘Sayyaf rebels, not US troops, are true abusers of women’By Marichu VillanuevaMar 09, 2002

RP, US reject Sayyaf demandsMar 09, 2002

‘Sayyaf ground getting smaller’By Roel PareñoMar 10, 2002

PNP: Sayyaf got P20-M from Palawan hostagesBy Christina MendezMar 11, 2002

ayyaf rebels give troops the slipBy Roel PareñoMar 11, 2002

March 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Reyes: Ransom paid to Abus but no AFP involvement,

AFP furious over leaked Sayyaf spy photoMar 14, 2002

March 14, 2002, The Philippine Star, Envoy sees hike in US military aid,

4 Sayyaf rebels killed, 6 capturedMar 20, 2002

Abu Sayyaf a bane to EAGABy Edith RegaladoMar 22, 2002

March 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Army intensifies anti-terror drive,

Military going in for the kill vs SayyafBy Roel PareñoMar 23, 2002

March 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, DND gives credence to Bin Laden sighting,

Sayyaf’s Holy Week terror plot uncoveredBy Roel PareñoMar 25, 2002

March 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, 5 groups eyed in Metro bomb scare,

Sayyaf’s Pinay hostage to be freed for P1.5 million?By Roel PareñoMar 28, 2002

April 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, Eight more American lawmakers arriving in RP,

April 5, 2002, The Philippine Star, US allots $7.3 M for RP terror drive,

April 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf’s Sabaya hurt in raid on Basilan mayor’s residence,

April 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military identifies Sayyaf coddlers in Basilan,

April 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, US allots $4 million for Basilan projects,

April 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Crackdown widened in Mindanao,

April 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Legarda paid P2-M for reporter’s release — military,



June 8, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf won’t get away with it',

July 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military to hold off rescue of 3 kidnapped Indons,
July 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US see sustained security cooperation,

July 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, Journalist included in Sayyaf wanted list fears for her life,

July 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP apologizes to journalist in wanted list,

July 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP formally clears journalist,

July 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, 75 killed, 26 injured in polls,

July 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Non-approval of MLSA may affect US military aid to RP',

July 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'MLSA not tied to US aid to AFP',

July 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'No more deal with Pentagon leader',

August 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, At least 80 US Special Forces from Balikatan to remain in Basilan,

August 2, 2002, The Philippine Star, Pentagon boss cuts lines with government,

August 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP shifts focus from Sayyaf to NPA,
August 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, 3 of 4 arrested NPA guerrillas are minors,

August 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Malacañang in a bind over Reds’ terror tag,

August 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to initiate court martial vs 3 Army officers in Abu escape,

August 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sabaya is dead — AFP, Palace,
August 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Arroyo: Marohombsar’s death proves 'crime does not pay',

August 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Military denies using US spy planes vs Abus,

August 31, 2002, The Philippine Star, No contact yet with Abus on Jehovah's Witnesses,

September 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA takes over security campaign,

September 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Possible al-Qaeda targets secured,

September 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA rejects ransom for 4 professors,

September 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, China offers anti-terrorism work with RP,

September 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, Janjalani emerges, calls for jihad,

September 30, 2002, The Philippine Star, Malacañang hits anti-Arroyo 'disinformation',

October 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP welcomes long-term US aid,
October 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Stratfor: Bombing may just be the first shot,

October 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, No hand in 'abduction' of NDF man's daughter,

October 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, One-armed bandit leader wounded in Sulu clash,

October 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Janjalani, Sayyaf tagged in twin blasts,

October 21, 2002, The Philippine Star, Defiant Islamiyah plans more attacks,

October 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, NSC: Tanods may arm but must get license,

October 27, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Germans' interests will be protected',

November 02, 2002, The Philippine Star, Palace to US: RP ready for terror,

November 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, Government will not turn over arrested MILF demolition expert,
November 3, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to NPA: Talk peace or face death,

November 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, Government considering amnesty for Reds,

November 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, Bali bombing suspect planned to flee to RP,

November 15, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu bomb expert captured,
November 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US sign 5-year MLSA,
November 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Nothing secret in MLSA',
November 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'GMA assured of military protection',
December 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, Terrorist threat heightens sense of national insecurity,
December 25, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US set 17 military exercises next year,
December 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP to join more international war games,

January 2, 2003, The Philippine Star, Joint RP-US training of elite AFP troops to push through,
January 3, 2003, The Philippine Star, Military tags MILF in New Year’s Eve Kudarat blast,
January 13, 2003, The Philippine Star, Taipei: Mischief Reef a heavily armed camp,
January 13, 2003, The Philippine Star, Palace: US travel advisory reckless,
January 15, 2003, The Philippine Star, JDV’s parliamentary scenario triggers LEDAC debate,
January 15, 2003, The Philippine Star, Palace: Senate hearing a circus,
January 17, 2003, The Philippine Star, Palace: No hand in Ed’s coup,
February 15, 2003, The Philippine Star, Bill mandates collection of all records on Ninoy slay,
February 17, 2003, The Philippine Star, RP, US set talks for deployment of US commandos in Sulu,
February 17, 2003, The Philippine Star, Government internal security body to tackle US-Iraq war,
March 3, 2003, The Philippine Star, Solon says MILF made $1-M downpayment for foreign arms,
March 3, 2003, The Philippine Star, Reyes: Balikatan in Sulu will push through,
March 10, 2003, The Philippine Star, JDV: House to pass anti-terrorism bill,
March 20, 2003, The Philippine Star, Chemical attack survivor recounts ordeal,
March 21, 2003, The Philippine Star, House panel approves anti-terror bill,
April 21, 2003, The Philippine Star, Government moves to crush funding, arms network for MILF rebels,
April 24, 2003, The Philippine Star, DOH wants law on forced quarantine; bill filed today,
April 25, 2003, The Philippine Star, Lawmaker files anti-SARS measure in House,
July 21, 2003, The Philippine Star, Two lawmakers want US participation in peace talks,
July 21, 2003, The Philippine Star, Pichay urges MILF to show 'sincerity' in peace talks,
July 30, 2003, The Philippine Star, American officials unaware donated arms used in mutiny,
July 30, 2003, The Philippine Star, 2 lawmen, 2 others charged for kidnap,
July 31, 2003, The Philippine Star, Solons urge probe of weapons misuse,
August 1, 2003, The Philippine Star, 'Rebels wanted 15-man junta',
August 6, 2003, The Philippine Star, Military official: Something big uncovered in mutiny probe,
August 9, 2003, The Philippine Star, Lawmaker seeks special account for Marcos money,
August 23, 2003, The Philippine Star, Gov't seeking P1.2-B intelligence funding,
September 1, 2003, The Philippine Star, RP, China to push formation of Asian anti-terror alliance,
September 18, 2003, The Philippine Star, Philippine 'Talibanism' not the answer,
October 7, 2003, The Philippine Star, Peace talks with Reds to resume Oct. 18 in Oslo,
October 11, 2003, The Philippine Star, US Embassy, Secret Service satisfied with House security,
October 14, 2003, The Philippine Star, US looking forward to fruitful Bush state visit this weekend,

April 12, 2004, The Philippine Star, Gov't allegedly planning to quell opposition protests,
May 6, 2004, The Philippine Star, FPJ promises 'show of force' that will rock Malacañang,
August 11, 2004, The Philippine Star, Pichay hits '9/11' report tagging RP as terror haven,

*February 20, 2005, The Philippine Star, Military targets 2nd Muslim rebel group, by Jaime Laude and Roel Pareño,
Mar 28, 2005, The Philippine Star, Palace downplays US warning on 'multiple' terror attacks in RP
Mar 28, 2005, The Philippine Star, Palace vows thorough probe of columnist’s slay

January 23, 2006, The Philippine Star, Pinay teacher faces beheading in Kuwait,
February 3, 2006, The Philippine Star, Palace to bishops: Drop partisan bias,
February 9, 2006, The Philippine Star, RP to host counter-terror conference,
February 20, 2006, The Philippine Star, Information chief moving out to head PMS next month,
February 21, 2006, The Philippine Star, Palace explosion fuels coup talk; government downplays threat,
February 26, 2006, The Philippine Star, Government cracks down on enemies
March 4, 2006,The Philippine Star, 3 businessmen identified as alleged financiers of failed coup
March 6, 2006,The Philippine Star, Palace appeals to media for fair reporting
March 6, 2006,The Philippine Star, Economic growth among APEC countries a challenge to anti-terror efforts,
March 11, 2006, The Philippine Star, Press freedom not absolute — Palace
April 4, 2006,The Philippine Star, RP: A deep sense of grief, loss,
April 23, 2006, The Philippine Star, 'Southern Thailand is new terror ground',
August 25, 2006, The Philippine Star, 6 Sayyaf bandits killed, 4 Marines wounded as clashes rage in Sulu, by Roel Pareño,

November 11, 2009, The Philippine Star, AFP deploys 600 soldiers to pursue kidnappers, by Katherine Evangelista,

July 27, 2012, The Philippine Star, 19 dead in Basilan clashes, by Roel Pareño,
August 2, 2012, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf hunter is new military chief in Basilan, by Roel Pareño,







November 3, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf leaders in BI hold list,
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=107477&publicationSubCategoryId=65

November 23, 2000, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf kidnaps ex-MNLF leader,
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=105836&publicationSubCategoryId=67


January 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf threatens to kill American hostage to prove he’s not ‘walk-in’,

January 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels, Scout Rangers clash,

January 24, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA urged: Rescue last of Abu Sayyaf hostages, by John Unson,

January 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels bomb Tawi-Tawi church,

January 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, Land mines slow down offensive vs Abu Sayyaf, by Roel Pareño,

January 31, 2001, The Philippine Star, 10 Abu Sayyaf rebels slain,

February 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Court orders 2 Sayyaf bagmen freed, by Roel Pareño,

February 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels killed in Talipao encounter,

February 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, 12 Sayyaf rebs, soldier killed in Jolo encounter,

March 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, US hostage Schilling in suicide try, Abu Sayyaf leader says, by Roel Pareño,

March 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, US to Sayyaf: Free Schilling,

March 14, 2001, The Philippine Star, Ghaddafi assails Sayyaf, by Aurea Calica,

March 22, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf: We beheaded 6 soldiers, by Roel Pareño,

April 3, 2001, The Philippine Star, Angry Birthday Girl declares ‘all-out war’ on vicious Abu Sayyaf, by the Way, by Max V. Soliven,

April 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, Troops close in on Sayyaf lairs, by Roel Pareño,

April 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Estrada’s son ready to fight Sayyaf, by Ding Cervantes,

April 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, 4 Sayyaf rebels die in hunt for captives, by Roel Pareño,

April 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA visits troops in Sulu, tells Sayyaf: Surrender or die, by Marichu Villanueva,

April 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, 14 militiamen slain in clash with Sayyaf,

April 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, 7 Sayyaf rebels slain in Sulu; MILF attacks army outposts,

  May 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf regroups as soldiers recalled for poll duties,

May 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf regroups as soldiers recalled for poll duties,

May 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf Rebels Seize 20 From Palawan Resort, by Christina Mendez And Paolo Romero,

May 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf, Part II - Sketches by Ana Marie Pamintuan,
May 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, Here they come again: What happened to ‘all-out’ war on the Abu Sayyaf? By the Way, by Max V. Soliven,
May 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP: Vigilantes vs Sayyaf welcome, by Paolo Romero,

May 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, MILF also ready to hunt down Sayyaf, by John Unson,

May 31, 2001, The Philippine Star, MILF also ready to hunt down Sayyaf, by John Unson,

June 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, Who are the Sayyaf leaders?,

June 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, Battle versus Sayyaf spreads to airwaves,
June 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, MILF to refuse aid to Sayyaf,

June 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rejects prisoner swap,

June 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, Libya's Gadhaffi offers help to end Sayyaf hostage crisis, by Paolo Romero,

June 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, Police called in to fight Sayyaf, by Jaime Laude and Christina Mendez,

June 15, 2001, The Philippine Star, Have gun, cash, will travel for new Sayyaf recruits,

June 20, 2001, The Philippine Star, Military says it is closing in on Sayyaf kidnappers,

June 21, 2001, The Philippine Star, Christian-Muslim Democracy and the Abu Sayyaf, From a Distance by Carmen N. Pedrosa,

June 23, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf releases 3 Filipino captives,

June 24, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf founder ‘Boy Iran’ arrested in Zamboanga,
June 24, 2001, The Philippine Star, Metro safe from Sayyaf,

June 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP bares Sayyaf plot to stage bombings in Metro,

June 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf eyes release of 2 more Pinoy hostages,

July 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, Two Sayyaf drug couriers nabbed,

July 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, US missionaries leave Palawan due to Sayyaf threat,

July 7, 2001, The Philippine Star, Troops zero in on Sayyaf lair as hostages are sighted,

July 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Bin Laden-Sayyaf connection,

July 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader captured, by Roel Pareño,

July 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, 2 more Sayyaf members arrested in Zambo, by Roel Roel Pareño and John Unson,

July 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, 34 Sayyaf men charged with kidnap-for-ransom, by Delon Porcalla,

July 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf now at the end of the road — Arroyo,

July 22, 2001, The Philippine Star, 10 more Sayyaf bandits, supporters to surrender,

July 24, 2001, The Philippine Star, Jail execs uncover escape plan for Sayyaf’s Janjalani,

July 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf intel man falls,

July 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf intel man falls,

July 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA vows anew to crush Sayyaf, by Marichu Villanueva and Roel Pareño,

July 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf’s Sabaya escapes military dragnet anew, by Roel Pareño,

July 31, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels kill militiaman,

August 5, 2001, The Philippine Star, Indecisiveness and lack of guts are the fatal foe, not the Abu Sayyaf, By the Way, by Max V. Soliven,

August 6, 2001 The Philippine Star, Republicanism on trial / Three events bestir nation: Lacson, SSS, Abu Sayyaf, Here's the Score, by Teodoro C. Benigno,
August 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, 13 Sayyaf hostages rescued, by Roel Pareño and Christina Mendez

August 7, 2001, The Philippine Star, 7 Sayyaf rebels killed, by Roel Pareño,

August 8, 2001, The Philippine Star, Malaysia not supporting Sayyaf rebels — RP envoy,
August 8, 2001, The Philippine Star, Estrada says detractors should be beheaded by Sayyaf,
August 8, 2001, The Philippine Star, Republicanism on trial / Three events bestir nation: Lacson, SSS, Abu Sayyaf, Here's the Score by Teodoro C. Benigno,

August 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, High Court sets meet on Abu Sayyaf trial,
August 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Final solution' vowed vs Sayyaf,

August 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA rules out ransom negotiations with Sayyaf,
August 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Editorial- Another Sayyaf rampage,

August 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, GMA orders probe on Sayyaf - AFP 'connivance',

August 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, Troops rescue 3 Sayyaf hostages, by Roel Pareño,

August 13, 2001, The Philippine Star, Rains stall search for Sayyaf rebels,

August 14, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf trial no longer in Cebu City, by Delon Porcalla,

August 15, 2001, The Philippine Star, Senate tackles AFP-Sayyaf links on Monday, by Efren Danao,

August 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Army general denies collusion with Sayyaf, by Ricky Bautista,
August 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Trial of Abu Sayyaf suspects to Taguig, by Delon Porcalla,

August 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, Government forces identify 3 Sayyaf hideouts, by Jaime Laude,

August 20, 2001, The Philippine Star, 3 Sayyaf rebs killed in clash, by Roel Pareño,

August 22, 2001, The Philippine Star, Inquiry into AFP-Sayyaf collusion set in Basilan,

August 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, Army general denies Sayyaf bribe,

August 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, Six killed, six hurt in Sayyaf ambush, by Roel Pareño,

September 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, 8 Sayyaf bandits captured, by Roel Pareño,

September 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, US vows support in Sayyaf crisis,

September 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Akbar denies delivering ransom to Abu Sayyaf,

September 7, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf allowed R-II to escape after ransom payment', by Efren Danao,

September 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, 5 killed in Sayyaf attack,

September 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Government ready to probe MILF-Sayyaf collusion, by Roel Pareño,

September 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf to sow terror in key cities',

September 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf received aid from Bin Laden, by Christina Mendez and Aurea Calica,

September 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf wracked by infighting?,
September 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, Editorial - Crush the Abu Sayyaf first,

September 20, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf member nabbed, by Non Alquitran,

September 21, 2001, The Philippine Star, Philippines listed as Bin Laden stronghold, Abu Sayyaf as terrorist, By the Way, by Max V. Soliven,

September 23, 2001, The Philippine Star, Arrested Abu Sayyaf leader refuses to cooperate with probers,

September 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, Osama and Abu Sayyaf / Senate hearings resume, Here's the Score by Teodoro C. Benigno,
September 26, 2001, The Philippine Star, Government hot on Sayyaf money trail,

September 27, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf arms procurer nabbed, by Roel Pareño,

September 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, 3 Abu Sayyaf leaders yield, by Roel Pareño,

September 29, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP: Sayyaf getting arms from Bin Laden,

October 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, PNP: Woman has no Sayyaf links, by Non Alquitran and Christina Mendez,

October 4, 2001, The Philippine Star, 2 Basilan schools infiltrated by young Sayyaf members?, by Aurea Calica,

October 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf bandits attack Basilan capital; 4 hurt,

October 7, 2001, The Philippine Star, Hagedorn sues paper for linking him to Abu Sayyaf,

October 8, 2001, The Philippine Star, 15 Sayyaf rebs killed in Basilan clash,

October 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf bombs 3 hotels in Zamboanga,

October 11, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf to poison water supply, by Roel Pareño,

October 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, 10 soldiers wounded by Sayyaf landmine,
October 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf elements in Metro?,

October 15, 2001, The Philippine Star, 4 Sayyaf hostages rescued,

October 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf confirms links with al-Qaeda, by Roel Pareño,

October 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, Thanks to the Abu Sayyaf terrorists, the RP passport is a liability, By the Way, by Max V. Soliven,
October 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, 13 killed as military closes in on Sayyaf,

October 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, Two Sayyaf leaders fall,

October 22, 2001, The Philippine Star, 16 Abu Sayyaf rebels killed,

October 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf will be crushed, AFP assures visiting attachés, by Roel Pareño,
October 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, Captured Abu Sayyaf youth: Sobero begged for his life, y Roel Pareño,

October 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader, son slain,

October 30, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf bandits blamed for Zambo blast, by Roel Pareño and Paolo Romero,

November 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf behind Zambo blast—GMA
November 2, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf leader Sabaya sends surrender feelers to military, by Roel Pareño,

November 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Ex-Sayyaf hostage converted to Islam,
November 6, 2001, The Philippine Star, Captive Italian priest not in the hands of Abu Sayyaf — Cimatu, by Roel Pareño,

November 9, 2001, The Philippine Star, Bad weather halts offensive vs Sayyaf in Basilan,

November 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Canadian abducted by Sayyaf?

November 15, 2001, The Philippine Star, US Pacific commander-in-chief vows aid to finish off Sayyaf, by Roel Pareño,

November 16, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf releases 7 Filipino hostages, by Roel Pareño,

November 18, 2001, The Philippine Star, 40 troops hunting Sayyaf go AWOL, by Roel Pareño,

November 19, 2001, The Philippine Star, 'Nur met with Abu Sayyaf leaders for possible alliance', by Christina Mendez,

November 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP vows to rescue Sayyaf hostages,

December 10, 2001, The Philippine Star, Kuala Lumpur clears Nur of ties to Sayyaf,

December 12, 2001, The Philippine Star, AFP hits ransom talks with Sayyaf,

December 17, 2001, The Philippine Star, Weather prolongs search for Sayyaf, by Roel Pareño and Christina Mendez,

December 25, 2001, The Philippine Star, US choppers due for fight vs Sayyaf,

December 28, 2001, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf hostages to be freed in Basilan, not Malaysia — AFP, by Roel Pareño and Paolo Romero,

January 4, 2002, The Philippine Star, GMA vows ‘total annihilation’ of Abu Sayyaf rebels, by Marichu Villanueva,

January 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, 100 US troops due in Zambo to help crush Sayyaf rebels, by Roel Pareño,

January 12, 2002, The Philippine Star, Suspected Sayyaf rebs attack gov’s jeepney; 3 killed, 6 hurt,

January 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'After Sayyaf, NPA, Pentagon are next,, by Marichu Villanueva,

January 18, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf men plead not guilty, by Nikko Dizon,

January 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf vows to continue fight, by Roel Pareño,
January 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf vows to continue fight, by Roel Pareño,

January 26, 2002, The Philippine Star, Soldiers, Sayyaf clash in Basilan; scores wounded,

January 28, 2002, The Philippine Star, US: Six-month Sayyaf timetable 'unrealistic', by Pia Lee-Brago,

January 29, 2002, The Philippine Star, CBCP backs US help vs Sayyaf, by Sandy Araneta,

February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Free my husband, pleads Abu Sayyaf captive’s wife, by Roel Pareño,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Media offensive vs Sayyaf launched,
February 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, Troops rescue 2 farmers from Abu Sayyaf,

February 16, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP rejects Gadhafi son’s offer to talk with Sayyaf, by Paolo Romero,

February 17, 2002, The Philippine Star, Ex-hostages back use of Sayyaf as 'live targets', by Marichu Villanueva,

February 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf executioner still faces charges — DOJ, by Pia Lee-Brago,
February 23, 2002, The Philippine Star, House, Senate to reopen AFP-Sayyaf collusion probe, by Jess Diaz,

February 24, 2002, The Philippine Star, Cory prefers Abu Sayyaf beheading footage blurred, by Edith Regalado,

March 6, 2002, The Philippine Star, MILF harboring Sayyaf rebels, hostages — AFP, by Paolo Romero,

March 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf rebels, not US troops, are true abusers of women', by Marichu Villanueva,
March 9, 2002, The Philippine Star, RP, US reject Sayyaf demands,

March 10, 2002, The Philippine Star, 'Sayyaf ground getting smaller', by Roel Pareño,

March 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, PNP: Sayyaf got P20-M from Palawan hostages, by Christina Mendez,
March 11, 2002, The Philippine Star, Sayyaf rebels give troops the slip, by Roel Pareño,

March 14, 2002, The Philippine Star, AFP furious over leaked Sayyaf spy photo,

March 20, 2002, The Philippine Star, 4 Sayyaf rebels killed, 6 captured,

March 22, 2002, The Philippine Star, Abu Sayyaf a bane to EAGA, by Edith Regalado,



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