Another Journalist was killed. This one in Davao Oriental province in the town of Manay. He was a broadcaster. The country is still in shock over the political murder of 65, many journalists, last year. Continue to pray for peace in Mindanao and for President Aquino as he takes control of the government.
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Families are having to evacuate in Basilan due to fighting with the Abu Sayyaf. Please pray for these families and for peace in Mindanao. Click HERE for the news story.
Read more...The Mindanao Examiner is reporting that the Abu Sayyaff has killed three more Philippinos. They were kidnapped by the group on May 27 and held for 3 million pesos ransom. The group is connected with al-Qaeda and has been hunted for many years. Their numbers have been estimated to be about 400 but that was prior to a camp being captured and about 40 members were killed. The group responsible for the latest killings are led by Puruji Indama. The three latest victims are, Claudio Mananita, Rolando Francisco and Dariel Quintella. For complete details link to the story HERE.
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An Abu Sayyaf camp was captured by the PHP army on Friday. The camp was being defended by about 50 fighters, of the estimated 450 Abu Sayyaf terroritst, and the aid of terrorists Radulan Sahiron was confirmed killed. It was not confirmed if Sahiron was killed, he has a $1M reward for his capture issued by the US. Please pray for peace in Mindanao and a lasting solution to the questions of Muslim autonomy. For complete details and to read the story click HERE.
Read more...Please take a look at the page describing the natural wonders of the Philippines. The Philippines is a beautiful country. This article has pictures of the most recent volcano that theatened to erupt, the famous underground river of Palawan, the Hundred Islands, and even the "chocolate hills."
Click here to read, about the five natural wonders of the Philippines.
Huge news from the Philippines, the military found a camp used by the Abu Sayaff, a terrorist group, to and build bombs. The Abu Sayaff has about 400 members and have conducted terrroists activites throughout the Philippines including kidnapping for ransom.
Pray for peace...in Mindanao and Jolo island.
For a news story click Here.
The Washington Post is reporting that Albader Parad was killed by Philippine troops on Sunday, Click HERE for the news story. He is reported to have been a major leader in the Abu Sayaff and the groups spokesman. He was on the US State Dept. list of terrorists and was involved in the kidnappings of members of the Red Cross last year. He was killed on the island of Jolo an Abu Sayaff stonghold and the center of the groups operations, they have been using terror tactics to try to win Muslim independence from the Philippine government. Wendell Fertig was an engineer and was living in Mindanao at the time of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. The Americans surrendered the Philippines to the Japanese, only later to come back and assist in the liberation of the county, landing first in Leyete.
I am called on to lead a resistance movement against an implacable enemy under conditions that make victory barely possible even under the best circumstances. But I feel that I am indeed a Man of Destiny, that my course is charted and that only success lies at the end of the trail. I do not envision failure; it is obvious that the odds are against us and we will not consistently win, but if we are to win only part of the time and gain a little each time, in the end we will be successful.[2]
.......We left Indianapolies the first day of April, 1908, my wife and self and seven children and four others. We had our tickets to Africa but no money for personal expenses in route except $1.50...(at this point in the narrative Dr. Lake relates several remarkable Providences of God Which supplied their expenses n route.).Read more...
Throughout my knowledge of the immigration laws of south Africa, i know that before we would be permitted to land, I must show the immigration inspector that I was possessor of at least $125.00. We prayed earnestly over this matter, and about the time we reached the equator a rest came into my soul concerning it. I could pray no more.
About eight or ten days later we arrived in Cape Town Harbor, and our ship anchored. The immigration inspector came on board and the passengers lined up at the purser's office to present their money and receive their tickets to land. My wife said, "What are you going to do?" I said, "I am going to line up with the rest. We have obeyed God thus far. It is now up to the Lord. If they send us back we cannot help it."
As I stood in line awaiting my turn, a fellow passenger touched me on the shoulder and indicated to me to step out of the line, and come over to the ship's rail to speak with him. He asked some questions, and then drew from his pocket a traveler's checkbook, and handed me tow money orders aggregating $200.00. I stepped back into line, presented my orders to the inspector, and received our tickets to land.
Johannesbourg is one thousand miles inland from Cape Town. Throughout the voyage and on the train we earnestly prayed about the subject of a home. We were faith missionaries. We had neither a Board nor friends behind us to furnish money. We were dependent on God. Many times during the trip to Johnanesburg we bowed our heads and reminded god that when we arrived there, we would need a home. God blessed and wondrously answered our prayer.
Upon our arrival at Johannesburg I observed a little woman bustling up. She said, "You are an American missionary party? " The reply was, "Yes." Addressing me she said, "How many are there in your family?" I answered, "My wife, myself and seven children." "O," she said, "you are the family. The Lord has sent me to meet you, and I want to give you a home."
That same afternoon we were living in a furnished cottage in the suburbs, the property of our beloved benefactor, Mrs. C. L. Goodenough , of Johannesburg, who remains to this day our beloved friend and fellow worker in the Lord. She is now a resident of Forida and has visited us in the West.
The US and the Philippine Army have been working jointly since 9/11 in the Philippines to end the terror caused by the Abu Sayyaf. The group has been responsible to terror attacks all over the Philppines, including bombings and kidnappings. The group is said to only have about 400 members. They are increasingly using more and more sophisticated methods to try to find the hideouts of the remaining terrorist targets. Ulitmately, it will take the cooperation of the local population to completely end the groups activity. That cooperation will be won by nationbuilding. This is one area of assistance that the US has engaged. The following quote is taken from the article found HERE. This task has spurred US troops to build schools, dig wells, and build roads, while helping the Philippine military to roll out its own projects. The location of projects is guided by intelligence reports on where militants are dug in, so that troops can move in and try to win over villagers in the area.
This is for those who know almost nothing about the Philippines. This site gives a concise history of the land, people, governments, and life of the Philippines. There are a couple of areas of generalization that are simplistic, but that is necessary to make the article a brief read. Click HERE to go directly to the blog.
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The US Ambassador to the Philippines writes on her blog HERE that her term is coming to an end. The ambassador served the Philippines for 4 years. 
An earthquake hit Mindanao again today. There were several earthquakes just before the end of the year, two in one day. A very strong earthquake hit the Solomon Islands.
For the news report in the PhilStar click on the link.
Moderate quake jolts Mindanao Home Other Sections Breaking News
There was another earthquake in Mindanao on Wednesday (the US is 13 hours behind the Philippines) after having three tremors over the weekend. It was estimated to be a 5.5 centered off the coast of Mindanao nearst to Davao (see map, the earthquake is one of the three blue squares to the south. For the news report of the earthquake click HERE. . 
Mindanao frequently has earthquakes off their coast. The attached map from Google Earth shows recent Earthquakes in the red squares. 
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