Texts: Philippine Inquirer

May 31, 2001, Inquirer, 11:51 PM, US naval force arrives in RP,

June 1, 2001, Inquirer 11:53 PM More aircraft, forces to be sent; intermediary appointed
June 1, 2001, Inquirer 11:51 PM 'Unthinkable' MILF says on aiding Abu Sayyaf
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 11:29 PM Biazon: Gag Palace spokesperson, by Martin Marfil, Armand Nocum,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 11:24 PM Papal envoy here to mark 50 years of Vatican-RP ties,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 11:14 PM Soldiers face warrior class
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 11:05 PM US warplanes leave, by Tonette Orejas
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 10:42 PM 7 civilians, 14 soldiers injured in Basilan,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 8:01 PM 3 communist rebels slain in clashes with gov't troops, by Tonette Orejas
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 7:51 PM Independence seen part of Muslim meet agenda, by Edwin O. Fernandez
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 7:43 PM Still no ransom demand from Abu Sayyaf, says Palace,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer,7:41 PM 2 civilians wounded as troops overrun Abu lair in Basilan,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer,6:29 PM Military 'quarantines' Basilan, deploys 2,000 more troops,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 6:01 PM Namfrel pushes for automated ARMM elections,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 6:00 PM Abu Sayyaf kin in MILF helping them hide: Golez,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 5:14 PM Lawyer claims Recto votes will see further deductions,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 4:33 PM Abu Sayyaf tries to flee; military intensifies ops,
June 1, 2001, Inquirer, 0:34 AM Who wants to be a millionaire?

June 2, 2001, Inquirer, Palawan security a disgrace
June 2, 2001, Inquirer, Op-Ed, Abu Sayyaf strike yet again by Rasheed Abou-Alsamh
June 2, 2001, Inquirer, 11:12 PM GMA sees victory over Abu Sayyaf, Juliet L. Javellana, Dave Veridiano,
June 2, 2001, Inquirer, 0:36 AM 1,000 families flee from gov't assault on Abu Sayyaf
June 2, 2001, Inquirer, 0:05 AM Gov't troops clash with Abu Sayyaf, by Julie Alipala-Inot, Jonathan F. Ma

June 3, 2001, AFP with INQ7, 10:17 AM Abu Sayyaf gunmen escape cordon,
June 3, 2001, AFP with INQ7, 1:35 AM Abu Sayyaf mounts counter attack on security forces,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 11:47 PM 'I saw fear in Americans' faces',
June 3, 2001, Inquirer, 8:25 PM US FBI agents seek to talk to freed hostages,
June 3, 2001, Inquirer, 7:35 PM Military know location of Abu Sayyaf kidnappers,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 6:00 PM Idle youths to be organized into work gangs,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 5:54 PM Freed hostages urge government to negotiate with Abu Sayyaf,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 4:13 PM Romero to Abu Sayyaf: Free all hostages,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 3:43 PM 2 Dos Palmas hostages found dead, 1 beheaded,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 2:40 PM Army captain, 11 soldiers killed scores wounded,
June 3, 2001, AFP with INQ7, 1:10 PM Catholic priests found safe; church damaged from gunfire,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 11:33 AM Five hostages escape, Abu Sayyaf take four new captives,
June 3, 2001, Inquirer, 11:29 AM GMA wants SEC to stress on capital market buildup,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 11:27 AM GMA stresses need for AFP modernization,
June 3, 2001, Inquirer News Service, 10:57 PM US says RP kidnap drama 'disturbing',
June 3, 2001, Inquirer News Service, 10:42 PM Abus escape cordon, Julie Alipala-Inot, Jonathan F. Ma,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 3:44 AM Mediator Castillo to Abu Sabaya: Call me,
June 3, 2001, INQ7, 0:53 AM Social welfare, DOH ready food, medicine for wounded, evacuees,


June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 11:36 PM 'Failure of command' says retired officer, by Julie Alipala-Inot
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 11:38 PM Diplomatic corps: Abu Sayyaf is "temporary problem"--Golez,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 11:35 PM Abu Sayyaf fled with medicines, Medical workers from hospital,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 11:24 PM New fighting erupts; 2 more soldiers killed, Julie Alipala-Inot,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 11:30 PM Ragtag band running circles around military,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 11:12 PM Death of two hostages pained GMA,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 10:58 PM President ponders between martial law, state of emergency,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 10:54 PM Romero kin paid P10M, says Basilan governor, Dona Pazzibugan,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 10:50 PM US serviceman lost in Pinatubo, by Tonette Orejas,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 6:03 PM Macapagal's all-out war on Abu gets CHR vote of confidence,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 3:47 PM Lamitan open, news blackout in Tuburan, says Macapagal,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 3:29 PM State of emergency Congress' call: President,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 3:20 PM Military reshuffle looms amid failure to nab bandits, By Lira Dalangin,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 2:42 PM Reyes agrees to checkpoints, curfew in Basilan,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 2:08 PM President appeals to public to understand, support military,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 1:25 PM Iranians, Lebanese involved in Abu kidnapping: report,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 12:54 PM 'Mastermind' in Dacer case to be charged, says NBI chief,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 12:47 PM 2 more soldiers reportedly slain in new clash with bandits,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 12:40 PM Don't blame us for your failures,' says MILF,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 11:21 AM Military may be forced to engage MILF in Tuburan,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 11:21 AM Gov't talks, fights with Abu Sayyaf: military, by Dart Tiglao
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 10:40 AM Military, Abu Sayyaf clash near Tuburan town,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 9:13 AM State of emergency proposal not a gov't priority: Golez,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 8:51 AM Abu Sayyaf contacts gov't intermediary,
June 5, 2001, INQ7, 8:13 AM Former negotiator denies hand in ransom for escapees,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 2:21 AM Enrile: Yes to martial law, Carlito Pablo, Martin Marfil,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 1:56 AM Macapagal orders release of funds for soldiers, Julie Alipala-Inot,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 1:55 AM MILF may be helping Abus, says AFP spokesperson,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 1:45 AM Palace denies attempt to muzzle radio station, by Martin P. Marfil,
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 1:15 AM Bandits, hostages vanish, Julie Alipala-Inot, Jonathan F. Ma Carlito Pablo
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 0:40 AM Bandits rode slow boat to Basilan, say fishermen, by Geraldford P. Ticke
June 5, 2001, Inquirer, 0:01 AM Amanpulo was original target of Abu Sayyaf, by Juliet L. Javellana,


June 7, 2001, Inquirer, 11:06 PM Abu Sayyaf threatens to behead US hostage, by Alexander Young,
June 7, 2001, Inquirer, 9:56 PM Cop tagged as mastermind in Bacalla kidnap-slay,

June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:50 PM Farmers seek end to 'militarization',
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:47 PM Calls for separate state boost MILF,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:35 PM 4 American Muslims barred from country,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:33 PM 'They treat us like Aetas are nobody',
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:27 PM FBI gives ‘technical’ support against Abu,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 11:09 PM 600 Filipino soldiers to help keep peace in East Timor,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 10:04 PM Militant farmers demand troop pullout in Mindoro,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 9:44 PM Peace talks with Left to resume in Oslo this month,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 9:36 PM Lanao del Sur counting reset, canvassers can’t stand heat,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 8:53 PM Ransom money is “dirty money,” says MILF leader,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 6:14 PM 'Implement agrarian reform law,' farmers tell Macapagal,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 1:32 PM Kidnappings up 26%, police figures show,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 12:54 PM Macapagal signs 'imperfect' power bill,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 12:24 PM Bandits will pay "heavy price" if they kill Americans: military,
June 8, 2001, Inquirer, 12:17 PM Military ops vs Abu Sayyaf continue in Basilan, Jolo,

June 9, 2001, Inquirer, Op-Ed, Why martial law isn't needed in Basilan by Rasheed Abou-Alsamh
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 10:50 PM Palace says hardline stance on Abus stays, by Juliet L. Javellana
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 11:20 PM From Jikiri to Abu Sayyaf, by Peter Jaynul V. Uckung,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 11:10 PM Angry Palaweños bury Abu Sayyaf victims, by Geraldford P. Ticke
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 10:41 PM General warns of long fight with Abu Sayyaf,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 10:23 PM Bombed away: A Banwaon story, by Ma. Kristina E. Cassion
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 9:56 PM Gov't intermediary reaches 'understanding' with Abu Sayyaf,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 9:47 PM Navy patrol nabs 9 Viet fishers off Palawan isle,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 9:24 PM Insurgency seen as 'big business',
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 8:40 PM Troops to stay in Basilan until all hostages are rescued,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 4:00 PM Hostages are 'OK' Sabaya says to gov't intermediary,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 3:44 PM Gov't studying plan to arm Basilan residents vs bandits,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 3:14 PM Immigration alert for entry of Indonesian terrorists,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 2:59 PM Army commander in Basilan 'confident' of crushing bandits,
June 9, 2001, Inquirer, 2:11 PM Military imposes 'curfew' in Pampanga town,

June 10, 2001, INQ7, 11:53 PM MNLF nixes independent state
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 11:20 PM MILF criticizes latest gov't offer of amnesty,
June 10, 2001, Inquirer,11:14 PM 2 Abu suspects slain in Basilan, by Julie Alipala-Inot and Carlito Pablo
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 11:13 PM Libya offers help in hostage crisis,
June 10, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 6:14 PM Libya supports no-ransom policy, slams Abu terrorism
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 5:42 PM Gov't studying proposal relocating Palace to Mindanao,
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 5:31 PM Beware of 'brokers,' military warns kin of Abu hostages
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 4:11 PM Cayetano: Charter change will divide the nation,
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 3:32 PM MNLF men clash with Abu Sayyaf bandits in Jolo,
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 12:54 PM Gov’t firm on policy vs Abu; Castillo stays as intermediary,
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 11:26 AM Soldiers kill 2 Abus, nab 3 others in Basilan,
June 10, 2001, AFP, 11:07 AM American hostages in peril as deadline set to end,
June 10, 2001, AFP, 6:21 AM Macapagal calls on Libya leader to help free hostages,
June 10, 2001, INQ7, 0:05 AM Blast hurts 3 in Zambo City; authorities rule out Abu angle,

June 11, 2001, INQ7, Mindanao as Southeast Asian by Patricio Abinales
June 11, 2001, INQ7, 8:10 PM Sophisticated Abu Sayyaf network frustrates military,
June 11, 2001, INQ7, 5:49 PM Gov't to formally ask Malaysia to include Sairin in Abu talks,
June 11, 2001, INQ7, 5:41 PM Malaysian mediator awaits gov’t approval; talks with Sabaya,
June 11, 2001, INQ7, 5:07 PM Macapagal creates Basilan crisis management committee,
June 11, 2001, INQ7, 5:03 PM Hostages kept in civilian homes in Basilan: military,
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Satur Ocampo
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Col. Victor Corpus
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Ramon Tulfo
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Senator Panfilo Lacson
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Brig. Gen. Edilberto Adan
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Bobi Tiglao, INQ7 grills its former boss, Palace spokesman Bobi Tiglao
June 11, 2001, INQ7, Interviews: Mary "Rosebud" Ong: The thorn in Lacson's side

June 12, 2001, Inquirer, 10:59 PM Beheading a bloody 'gift' for Macapagal,
June 12, 2001, Inquirer, 10:47 PM Singaporeans new target of kidnap-for-ransom gangs,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 10:06 PM NPAs kill four soldiers despite peace talks,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 9:54 PM Gov. Aguinaldo, driver, die in ambush in Tuguegarao,
June 12, 2001, Inquirer, 9:09 PM Beheading report may be true, according to gov't assessment,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 8:50 PM Beheading report may be true, according to gov't assessment,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 7:02 PM Church appeals to Abu Sayyaf to free hostages,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 7:02 PM Gov't deploys fresh troops in Basilan,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 6:15 PM Abu bandits split into 4 groups, hostages with Janjalani, Sabaya,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 5:59 PM Namfrel files complaint vs Lanao del Sur poll officers,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 5:39 PM Abu aide says US hostage beheaded, video taken,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 5:04 PM Estrada lawyers to hold 'brainstorming' session,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 4:26 PM Gov't officials hopeful US hostage still alive,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 4:15 PM Macapagal says her gov't has not 'softened up',
June 12, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 3:43 PM Mahathir says will study RP request for negotiators,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 3:04 PM Macapagal cabinet reconvenes to discuss hostage crisis,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 2:13 PM Tourism chief unfazed by Abu Sayyaf hostage crisis,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 2:13 PM Malacañang statement on reported hostage beheading,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 1:35 PM Malaysian mediator upset over 'execution' of American,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 1:09 PM Vatican condemns 'beheading' of American by Abu Sayyaf,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 12:52 PM US slams Abu for reported beheading of American,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 12:41 PM Macapagal condemns hostage beheading claim,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 12:12 PM 2 Abu bandits killed in encounter: military,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 12:10 PM Military strategy vs Abu defended,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 12:03 PM 'Abu Sabaya is deranged' says Armed Forces spokesman,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 11:16 AM Gov’t troops fan out to look for 'executed' hostage,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 11:41 AM British citizens warned on Palawan, Mindanao trips,
June 12, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 10:10 AM Abu claim on beheading yet to be confirmed: Golez
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 10:00 AM Intensify force, no ransom, says Palace spokesman,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 9:44 AM No more negotiations, says Abu Sayyaf,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 9:13 AM Singaporean buys freedom from Filipino abductors,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 8:50 AM Abu Sayyaf to send ‘film’ as proof of beheaded US hostage,
June 12, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 8:23 AM More heads to roll: Abu Sayyaf,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 8:36 AM President calls emergency meet after beheading claim,
June 12, 2001, INQ7, 7:57 AM American hostage beheaded: Abu Sayyaf spokesman,
June 12, 2001, AFP, 4:58 AM Malaysian mediator awaits approval, pleads for hostages,
June 12, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 12:05 PM Abu Sayyaf says American beheaded

June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 11:23 PM Gov't orders probe on Aguinaldo ambush,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 11:10 PM Gloria plans to activate anti-kidnap superbody,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 11:05 PM 2 headless bodies found in Basilan,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 11:02 PM Sobero kin tie yellow ribbons on palm trees,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 10:50 PM 'No ceasefire, ransom, deal',
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 10:38 PM AFP believes Sobero still alive: spokesman,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 10:37 PM Gov’t to revive anti-kidnap superbody,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 9:48 PM Radio blackout creates Independence Day scare,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 9:45 PM Gov't negotiators vow to be flexible,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 8:03 PM Abu bandits behead Muslim priest, says Tipo-tipo mayor,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 6:47 PM Palace denounces NPA assassination of Aguinaldo,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 6:46 PM Macapagal approves shifting venues for MILF peace gab,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 6:15 PM Abu Sayyaf supporters to be arrested and charged,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 5:27 PM Basilan toll: 32 dead, 73 wounded, 3 captured,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 5:01 PM Malaysian negotiator pleased help not needed in Abu crisis,
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 4:55 PM Abu spokesman accused of 'disinformation',
June 13, 2001, Inquirer, 0:16 AM One family’s fear, loathing for Abus, by Nash Maulana,

June 14, 2001, Inquirer, Op-Ed, Headless, by Conrado de Quiros
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, Letter, Escape from the Abu Sayyaf, Reghis Romero,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, Editorial, Radio Abu Sayyaf
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:41 PM Abu Sayyaf offers P50,000 monthly pay to recruits, Alexander Young
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:38 PM 3 face raps for Aguinaldo murder, by E. Caldez and V. Visaya Jr.
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:27 PM 2 hostages released after payment of P10M, by Alex M. Young
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:13 PM Wife says Sobero ran off with girlfriend in RP, by Martin P. Marfil,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:07 PM Loose firearms mostly in Mindanao, police say,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 11:00 PM Secret negotiations ongoing for release of 2 hostages,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 10:55 PM Agui slay forces gov't to suspend peace talks, Juliet Javellana
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 10:50 PM 'No ceasefire, ransom, deal',
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 10:35 PM Abus eyed in hijacking of Malaysian vessel, Martin P. Marfil,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 10:32 PM Identity of headless body confuse police, media,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 10:27 PM Police chief raises doubts on Singaporean’s abduction by Nelson Flores
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 9:30 PM Malaysian bank to open branch in Zambo City,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 8:52 PM Macapagal orders review of Maynilad water rates hike,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 7:11 PM Malacañang can’t stop oil price hike,
June 14, 2001, Inquirer, 7:07 PM Palace to review Estrada request to attend SONA,
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 6:25 PM Military sets food blockade vs Abu Sayyaf
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 5:26 PM NPA slain Aguinaldo deserves honors: military
June 14, 2001, AFP, 5:23 PM Gov't may drop rebellion charges vs Estrada allies
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 5:06 PM Palace no longer wants talks with Abu Sayyaf, by Lira Dalangin,
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 4:59 PM Abu Sayyaf selling video of American’s 'beheading', by Lira Dalangin,
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 4:58 PM Bandits release Malaysian barge after P330,000 paid, by Lira Dalangin,
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 4:24 PM Military believes Muslim priest was killed by Abu Sayyaf
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 4:13 PM Basilan ex-solon confirms voice of Muslim cleric
June 14, 2001, AFP, 2:44 PM Armed Forces to arm, train civilians against Abu Sayyaf
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 2:12 PM Bayan Muna opposes Estrada attendance in 'social functions'
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 1:10 PM Islamic priest talks, held by Abu Sayyaf, by Dart Tiglao,
June 14, 2001, AFP, 12:50 PM Unknown gunmen hijack Malaysian barge, flee to RP
June 14, 2001, AFP, 12:10 PM Have gun, cash, will travel, for new Abu Sayyaf recruits, by Cecil Morella,
June 14, 2001, AFP, 11:04 AM Bandits claim new abduction, make no mention of Americans
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 10:46 AM Bayan Muna’s Ocampo says he was tortured by Aguinaldo,
June 14, 2001, INQ7, 10:00 AM Congressmen urged to tighten security amid Aguinaldo killing,
June 14, 2001, INQ7 / AFP, 8:36 AM Philippines puts peace talks with communists in 'recess',

June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 11:33 PM Iligan blast kills 2,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 11:26 PM Top officials to form anti-crime 'superbody', Christine Avendaño
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 11:23 AM Abu Sayyaf’s Robot ready to surrender: Singson
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 11:13 PM Military says Abu freed no hostages,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 10:57 PM Continue peace talks in Oslo, gov't urged, Villamor Visaya Jr,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 10:54 PM Singson brokering Abu chief' surrender, Alexander M. Young,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 10:52 PM 2 dead, 31 hurt in Mindanao grenade attack,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 10:36 PM Chavit on Robot negotiations: It’s for country, not money,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 9:48 PM NDF scored for setting norms on human rights violations,
June 15, 2001, INQ7, 8:25 PM AFP deploys ‘overwhelming force’ against Abus,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 7:49 PM Communist chief slams 'recess,' seeks talks with next president,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 7:24 PM Palace says Nur still MNLF head,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 7:20 PM Civilians avert GenSan bombings,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 7:30 PM Governor fears collapse of talks with ex-NPAs,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 7:11 PM Romulo to head anti-crime 'superbody': Palace,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 6:11 PM Military unaware of Abu leader's surrender feelers,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 6:10 PM Robot seeks fair trial, says lawyer,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 6:10 PM Private sector gets major role in anti-crime body,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 4:59 PM Macapagal gov't still optimistic on peace talks,
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 1:31 PM Singson talks with Abu bandit has Palace ‘blessings’
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, 1:19 PM Legislators back gov’t move to suspend peace talks
June 15, 2001, INQ7, 1:17 PM Other groups to replace the Abu Sayyaf: MILF
June 15, 2001, Inquirer, Op-Ed, The Marines mystique unraveled, by Ramon Tulfo,

June 16, 2001, Inquirer, Editorial, Confusing signals
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, A grand plan to destabilize GMA administration? Belinda Olivares-Cunanan
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:49 PM Is Janjalani dead? by Julie Alipala-Inot
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 11:44 PM Officials doubt if Abu chief’s sincere
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:21 PM Part I: Truth first told in Sierra Madre, by Jovito Salonga,
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:14 PM 3 Abu hostages walk to freedom, by Juliet L. Javellana
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 11:14 PM Freed hostage says foreign negotiators good for captives,
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:13 PM Military says Abu freed no hostages,
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:09 PM Salonga: Sison masterminded Plaza Miranda bombing,
June 16, 2001, Inquirer, 11:02 PM Red leader: Salonga driven by obsession, by Juliet Labog-Javellana
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 7:54 PM Hostage freed for P6M ransom as doctor brokers pay-off: source,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 7:04 PM Khadafy Janjalani dead, confirms Basilan Governor
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 6:48 PM Malacañang statement on the release of three hostages,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 6:44 PM Freed Muslim cleric whole but beaten black and blue, by Dart Tiglao,
June 16, 2001, AFP, 6:10 PM 3 more hostages freed, still no sign of Americans,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 5:31 PM Malacañang eyes troop pullout in Sulu with Robot surrender, Lira Dalangin,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 4:27 PM Robot surrender in 72 hours, says former Ilocos governor, Fe B. Zamora,
June 16, 2001, AFP, 4:24 PM Abu Sayyaf frees three hostages,
June 16, 2001, AFP, 2:40 PM Bishops back killing of bandits to free hostages,
June 16, 2001, AFP, 1:52 PM Gov't moves to save peace talks with communist rebels, by Cecil Morella,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 1:30 PM US eyes military action on Abu for allegedly beheading Sobero
June 16, 2001, AFP, 12:36 PM Hostages' kin warned against fake mediators,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 11:49 AM Relatives hopeful Sobero still alive after phone call
June 16, 2001, AFP, 10:24 AM Military has not seen Sobero in Abu Sayyaf sightings,
June 16, 2001, AFP, 10:01 AM US State Department warns citizens on Philippine travels,
June 16, 2001, INQ7, 9:10 AM Abu Sabaya to surrender if Robot arrest goes well: report,

June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 10:40 PM P5-M ransom paid for teenage hostage, by Julie Alipala-Inot
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 10:47 PM Gov’t-NDF peace talks may resume in August, TJ Burgonio
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 10:59 PM 'Sobero, Pinay captive engaged', by Jofelle Tesorio
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 11:25 PM Zambales folk decry land-grabbing try, by Rocky Nazareno,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 11:45 PM 'Bombing proved Sison’s logic correct', by Jovito Salonga,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 11:57 PM Opposition, civil society also hold state hostage, by Amando Doronila
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 5:54 PM VP Guingona off to Libya for opening of MILF talks,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 5:06 PM Janjalani grave heavily guarded by Abus, says Basilan Governor,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 4:23 PM Hostages earned freedom because of age, goodwill,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 3:02 PM Talks with NDF resume in August after 60-day recess, says Bello,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 1:45 PM Hostages' health deteriorating in rugged Philippines jungles,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 1:37 PM Firefight erupts in Basilan on eve of presidential visit,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 12:39 PM Gov’t allows Chinoy reps in anti-crime 'superbody',
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 11:18 AM List of Abu Sayyaf hostages held in Basilan island,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 5:20 AM Chronology of Abu Sayyaf hostage crisis,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 4:56 AM Press watchdog seeks justice for wounded broadcaster,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 4:41 AM Freed Abu Sayyaf hostage relates fate of American,
June 17, 2001, Inquirer, 1:39 AM Hostages injured during siege at Lamitan,

Gloria all for splitting House speaker’s term
Estrada changes mind, won’t attend GMA’s Sona
Mindanaoans vote their own for party list seat
Recto widens lead in canvass as Puwersa lawyer walks out
Angara proposes 'direct amendment’ to Constitution
Marcoses, Sison foes laud Salonga book
PCGG to appeal Sandigan verdict favoring Cojuangco
Cayetano: I have the numbers for Senate presidency
'Roco spoiling public school teachers'

June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 11:02 PM Who’s Stef Saño? by Carlito Pablo, Juliet Javellana and Volt Contreras
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:38 PM Daughter of Uratex owner kidnapped, by Philip Tubeza,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:31 PM Perez: Too late to file charges against Joma, by Cathy C. Yamsuan
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 11:36 PM All because of craving for Coke, by Alexander Young,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:34 PM Politburo denounces Sison as mad killer, by Jovito Salonga,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:31 PM Perez: Too late to file charges against Joma, by Cathy C. Yamsuan,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:27 PM Gloria forays into bandits’stronghold, Alexander M. Young,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:18 PM Abu letter surfaces amid ransom talks, Juliet L. Javellana
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:13 PM Estrada son granted 5 days of freedom,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 10:03 PM Military now presumes Sayyaf killed Sobero, by Carlito Pablo
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 9:24 PM 'Roco spoiling public school teachers',
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 9:24 PM PCGG to appeal Sandigan verdict favoring Cojuangco,
June 18, 2001, AFP, 9:20 PM Cayetano: I have the numbers for Senate presidency,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 9:19 PM Zambales land ours, says gov, by Cesar Villa
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 9:17 PM Tourism takes another blow as Zambales tourists panic, Rocky Nazareno
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 8:38 PM US 'gravely concerned' about Sobero's fate,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 6:37 PM Perez surprised by Abu Sayyaf request for his help,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 6:25 PM Share prices down 0.6 percent on profit-taking, volatile peso
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 6:08 PM Sabaya wants to talk with Perez, promises to release hostages,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 5:32 PM Robot applies for safe conduct passes with Southern Command,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 5:21 PM Economy hostage to Abu kidnappings: Macapagal,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 5:18 PM Catholic bishops urge gov't to bomb Abu Sayyaf lairs,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 5:16 PM Abu Sayyaf appealing for negotiations: Palace,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 3:46 PM Abu Sayyaf crisis could jeopardize talks with MILF,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 3:17 PM Malacañang powerless in ransom pay by kin,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 5:10 PM Fil-Chinese student kidnapped in UP Diliman,
June 18, 2001, Inquirer 0:06 AM Terrorism no barrier to tourism--Gordon
June 18, 2001, Inquirer, 0:18 AM New solon readies g-strings, by Desiree Caluza

June 19, 2001, AFP, 9:33 PM War with Abu Sayyaf proving costly: official,
June 19, 2001, AFP, 5:33 PM Gov’t to send medicine to Abu Sayyaf hostages,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 5:22 PM Basilan town to arm children vs Abu Sayyaf,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 5:16 PM Southcom to grant Robot safe conduct pass on 3 conditions,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 3:50 PM Macapagal shuts out media from Abu developments,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 3:25 PM Macapagal downplays Salonga expose on communist leader,
June 19, 2001, AFP, 2:54 PM Chinese poachers nabbed off Palawan,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 2:50 PM Macapagal won’t give Abu leader safe conduct pass,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 12:47 PM Abu leader signed letter to President: Golez,
June 19, 2001, AFP, 12:37 PM Guerillas may have killed Sobero to 'set example': Adan,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 11:24 AM Classes in four Basilan towns still suspended,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 11:03 AM Abu letter links Estrada men in ransom payoff: Perez,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, 10:28 AM Military shuns taking Abu kin to counter bandit abductions,
June 19, 2001, INQ7, [robots.txt] Philippines-Malaysia patrol drills on amid hostage crisis,
June 19, 2001, AFP, 8:08 AM Peace agreement between gov’t, MILF to be signed in Libya,
June 19, 2001, INQ7.net, 3:57 PM Macapagal brands UP abduction as plot 'to destabilize gov't',
June 19, 2001, INQ7.net, 1:46 PM Young Estrada assures 'no way' he would flee the country,
June 19, 2001, INQ7.net, 9:34 AM Orange ribbons, get-together await former mayor in San Juan,
June 19, 2001, AFP, 4:18 PM Doctors ask court to let Estrada stay in hospital,
June 19, 2001, AFP,   PCGG to appeal Sandigan verdict favoring Cojuangco,
June 19, 2001, INQ7.net, 9:30 PM (Manila Time) Angara proposes 'direct amendment' to Constitution,

June 19, 2001, INQ7.net, 12:37 PM (Manila Time) | Guerillas may have killed Sobero to 'set example': Adan,

June 20, 2001,
Peace talks with MILF open in Libya
Macapagal assured kidnapping case to be solved in one week
Kidnap victim’s family admits paying ransom
Palace admits police has no leads to UP abduction
Senator claims businessman paid for daughter’s release
Malacañang studies plan to resume construction of annex
Adan links MILF to abduction, release of Zamboanga captives
Media panned for alleged ‘black propaganda’
Anti-Estrada lawyers vow to oppose court hospital ruling
Father of Abu hostage wants to hear daughter’s voice
Batanes congressman confident of speakership
MILF rogue group free two hostages ahead peace talks
Sandiganbayan rules Estrada can stay in hospital for trial
Another Abu ‘suicide squad’ prepares attack: report
Anti-crime superbody takes on heinous, organized crimes
Lacson irked for being linked to UP kidnapping incident
Kadhafi praised for bringing ‘peace to the Philippines’
89 detained Filipino workers freed soon
Gov't set to protect claim over Sabah
Senate workers’ bid for pay hike blocked,
Price tags placed on Abu hostages
Safe-conduct pass for Abu leader nixed
Erap son wants more free time
Ex-senator blames Reds for Plaza Miranda blast
Gloria: Perez can’t serve as negotiator
Comelec propped up Recto, says Puwersa
Macapagal sees sinister plot in kidnappings
Senator-elect De Castro can hardly wait
Basileños resort to 'hamurabi'
Abus not part of Tripoli talks
Gordon pushes RP tourism despite Abu Sayyaf crisis
Gains of land reform cited
Zambales land belongs to gov’t--SC ruling
Macapagal summons ‘prayer power’ to solve hostage crisis
Hunt for Sayyaf bandits costing gov’t P8M a week

Thursday June 21, 2001, Philippines
Gov’t warns gossips on using text messaging to spread lies
Macapagal: New anti-crime body to ‘simplify fight vs criminals
Interior chief orders probe on ‘Drug Queen’ escape
Businessmen arm selves vs kidnap groups, says PNP
Suspected NPA member arrested in Pangasinan
Typhoon ‘Emong’ gains strength, nears Southern Luzon
Ecija businessman, 21, found dead in Bulacan
Lawyer offers PlayStation for glum Estrada
Recto in 12th slot after final, unofficial tally: Comelec chair
Court punishes Estrada son for violating prison leave
Severed heads of 3 soldiers found in Tuburan town
President apologizes to Cheng family for kidnap remarks
Former hostage slams media on false ransom reports
Supreme court reopens graft case of Cojuangco
Gov’t advisers named in peace talks with communist rebels
Abu letter shows military offensives effective: Palace
Basilan residents score gov't as Abu Sayyaf crisis continues
Khaddafy Abubakar Janjalani’s letter to President Macapagal
Ombudsman may drop Mark Jimenez as witness
Estrada lawyer demands judge to step down
Abu bandit, buying antibiotics, gunned down by military
Abu Sayyaf avoids contact, military denies lull
PPC to settle speakership via elimination process: Padilla
Military prioritizes search for 'living' hostages
Jinggoy Estrada seeks additional 10-day reprieve
Kin wants Abu Sayyaf to confirm fate of US hostage
1 CAFGU killed by suspected NPA men
Peace talks begin in Tripoli between gov’t and MILF
Court junks libel suit against De Castro
Stop reclassification of CARP lands—farmers
RP-Malaysia agreement aims to solve illegal migration
Lacson asks court to stop DOJ probe
Khadafy Janjalani is alive, says brother Hector
Gov’t takes ‘holistic approach’ in solving security problems
They’re afraid of Erap's son
Cell phone robbers kill again
Tala High principal removed
Anti-crime group decries lazy justice system
Malabon squatters won’t leave without fee
Bad employees
Beacon of light
Former censors chief cleared
MMDA has new excuse for waste scheme snag
Chinese shoots self after brawl
Erap’s men behind kidnappings? - On Target


July 3, 2001, Inquirer, Battling the Abu Sayyaf, batting for ‘extra measures’
July 3, 2001, Inquirer, The MNLF and MILF
July 3, 2001, Inquirer, Plot and counter-plot, destabilization moves
July 3, 2001, Inquirer, Military psy-ops and need for a nat'l security strategy

July 9, 2001, Inquirer, Troops given 90 days to crush kidnappers,
July 9, 2001, Inquirer, 5:50 PM Gov’t scores vs Abu Sayyaf anew,

November 11, 2001,
Lahar destroys Albay town’s vital water pipes
Same stories remain 5 years after Marinduque mine spill
Ecija rice millers air woes
K-9 dog shot dead in child’s defense
Doctors save babies with heart ailments
P62-B railroad to span 6 regions in Mindanao
Palawan revives use of dialects
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Kidnap victim’s family admits paying ransom
Palace admits police has no leads to UP abduction
Senator claims businessman paid for daughter’s release
Malacañang studies plan to resume construction of annex
Adan links MILF to abduction, release of Zamboanga captives
Media panned for alleged ‘black propaganda’
Anti-Estrada lawyers vow to oppose court hospital ruling
Father of Abu hostage wants to hear daughter’s voice
Batanes congressman confident of speakership
MILF rogue group free two hostages ahead peace talks
Sandiganbayan rules Estrada can stay in hospital for trial
Another Abu ‘suicide squad’ prepares attack: report
Anti-crime superbody takes on heinous, organized crimes
Lacson irked for being linked to UP kidnapping incident
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