Tag: “no ransom” policy

President Aquino apologizes to Canadian PM

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Benigno S. Aquino III extended his apology to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau regarding the fate of the two Canadian hostages at the hands of the Abu Sayyaf Group. At the same time, President Aquino extended his thanks to Trudeau in respecting the Philippine government’s “no ransom” policy. According to President Aquino, the paying of ransom will result in the proliferation of terrorist groups, and that the “no ransom” policy was […]

President Duterte can solve problem on terrorist and bandit groups

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming Presidential spokesman Atty. Salvador Panelo is confident that President-elect Rodrigo Duterte will solve the problem faced by the Philippines regarding terrorists and bandit groups. Panelo added that the government will continue with its “no ransom” policy in dealing with such groups. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)