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Monday, December 08, 2003 (Philippines)

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Sayyaf leader 'Commander Robot' a ruthless kidnapper (12:42 p.m.)

Journalists under fire in the Philippines (12:40 p.m.)

19 in cargo ship sinking plucked to safety (12:38 p.m.)

Commander Robot's capture big blow to Abu Sayyaf (12:31 p.m.)

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Sayyaf's Commander Robot captured in Jolo

CAPTURED. Abu Sayyaf kidnap leader Galib Andang alias "Commander Robot" is shown interviewed by journalists in this picture dated May 28, 2000 after a meeting with government chief negotiator Robert Aventajado (L-with cap) and negotiator Forouk Hussein (R) in Bandang village in Jolo. Andang has been captured in an operation in Jolo Sunday, according to the military chief. AFP FOTO

ZAMBOANGA -- A top rebel leader implicated in the kidnapping of dozens of European, American and other foreign hostages was captured Sunday in the southern Philippines, the military chief said.

The capture of Galib Andang, popularly known as Commander Robot and among the top brass in the Islamic militant Abu Sayyaf group, "is one big step in our international fight against terrorism," Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Narciso Abaya said.
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MANILA -- Some 10,000 policemen and soldiers will patrol the streets of Metro Manila, starting Monday, in line with government's three-pronged plan of action to curb kidnapping and high profile crimes.

Arroyo urged to free 308 political prisoners

BAGUIO -- A human rights group based in this City has urged President Arroyo to release 308 political prisoners now languishing in various detention cells nationwide for "crimes they did not commit."

Gullas partisans revive Alayon bloc

CEBU -- A "strengthened and revitalized" Alayon party in Cebu's first district on Sunday reconvened and declared "100 percent support" for Cebuano Sen. John "Sonny" Osmeña, their first pick in next year's senatorial election.

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