Misuari acquitted for rebellion charges (2:46 p.m.)


MANILA – Former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) governor Nur Misuari has been acquitted of rebellion charges in Makati City court Wednesday.

Misuari has also filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for governor of Sulu province on Tuesday under Bangon Pilipnas party of Jesus is Lord (JIL) movement leader Brother Eddie Villanueva.

In 2001, armed men attacked a military camp in Sulu. A rebellion case was filed against Misuari in 2001 for allegedly commanding a group of armed men in attacking a military camp in Sulu. Sunnex