Negros on heightened alert

Well OK that's as I expected; she still claims it's true that 3 men were arrested on at least *suspected* terrorism grounds, but as there is no report any of us can see by 24 hours later, I guess nothing serious has occurred in our fair burg.

I found it amazing and disturbing that Abu Sayef would feel strong, bold & confident enough to stage a major attack so far from Sulu / Jolo, with several boats and many fighters -- quite a move to attempt! But then it's difficult to believe that they could ALSO stage a simultaneous attack at another area, fairly far -- doubling their logistics, required equipment & men, and risk -- doesn't make sense. So it's easy for me to believe that they did NOT try anything in Dumaguete yesterday.... Although in the future, everything from Sipalay down to Siaton and up thru Dauin must be considered vulnerable to such a raid... :-(

On the bright side, it's a blessing that the Phil Army fought these guys off effectively and nobody was kidnapped or bombed by them -- and that the evil leader of this gang was killed by the troops! Roast in Hell, mofo.....

 

Similar case of the message about ASG fighting against NPA in the mountains of St. Catalina or Bayawan City. But if that is true then we have the mess.

 

Here is an article that I found... is it fake news ??? or just propaganda. Note article is dated April 12, Seems the resort owners are not showing any tourist downside according to the article, but it is admitted that the government is concerned about negative publicity. Is the the same government run by President Duterte who is always ranting about about foreigners except his ancestors from China? :

 

The Tourism Industry it big business representing over 10% of the economy. So I am sure it will be protected from negative publicity if possible one way or the other.
Just before Duterte left the country, he and his associates downplayed the American intelligence report of concern:

For an Administration that saw little value in the US intelligence the Philippines sure seemed amazingly responsive, just maybe they believed the intelligence but wanted the rest of us to ignore it. Would they have downplayed the intelligence to protect an P1.4 T industry contribution to the GDP, consequently putting the tourist at risk?

In regards to tourism, I just find it amazing that Duterte continues to make his macho national rants about foreigners/foreign investors, with so little concern. If as little as 20% shrinkage (one in five chose to go elsewhere) occurred in tourism, that would amount to 2% of economic lost which is estimated to grow by 6 to 7 persent this year:

 

Some of these inbred Muzzy jungle-monkeys, carry M16's

 

Sounds like they are on the run and getting desperate so who knows what their next move will be, but I seriously doubt it will be a peaceful one.

IMHO, The people of Bohol (and elsewhere in the Philippines) need to make a united stand and inform authorities in future of ANYTHING suspicious regardless how trivial it may seem. And that means that other Muslims should also take a more vigilant stand against the RADICAL Muslims who are threatening their peaceful way of life, instead of keeping quiet just because of the 'Muslims must stick together' mentality...

 

And it amazes me that it was CHILDREN, who were the ones who were suspicious and alerted the danger...

Quote;
MANILA - Information from children who noticed strangers in their area played a big role in the government forces' operation that stopped an alleged kidnapping plan by the Abu Sayyaf Group in Bohol, the local officials said Wednesday.

How children helped thwart Abu Sayyaf in Bohol