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Article: ABS-CBN: 'No to ransom: Drilon, 3 other kidnap victims 'alive'-police
- Article from:
- The Manila Times
- Article date:
- June 12, 2008
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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Executives of the television network ABS-CBN said they would not pay ransom to Abu Sayyaf militants who kidnapped their news crew.
The Abu Sayyaf is reportedly demanding P10 million for the safe release of the hostages that include award-winning journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon, according to a military report. Militants are holding Drilon, her cameramen, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama, and university professor Octavio Dinampo.
The four were intercepted near the village of Kulasi in Maimbung town on June 8 while on their way to clandestinely interview senior Abu Sayyaf terror leader Radulan Sahiron, who is said to be planning to surrender.
"ABS-CBN News journalists Ces ...
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