“The Abu Sayyaf would be hitting two birds with one stone, taking hostages for ransom and at the same time embarrassing President Duterte before the international community,” Fontanilla told The STAR. Nobody was arrested for conniving with the Abu Sayyaf,” Fontanilla said. He said the MNLF is willing to help the government unmask the people behind the aborted Bohol intrusion if allowed to work with the intelligence community. “Superintendent Nobleza could be the key in identifying the ranking government officials who are protecting the Abu Sayyaf,” he said. Earlier, Fontanilla said money and not romance is what drives some people to support the Abu Sayyaf.

Source: Philippine Star April 26, 2017 16:52 UTC