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The Philippine military and the released Italian hostage himself Wednesday confirmed that no ransom was paid for the release in the southern Philippine province of Lanao del Norte.
Andrea Cianferoni, program director of an Italian non-government organization, was "recovered" unharmed by the military Wednesday morning, his release was the result of negotiation efforts by the local officials and religious leaders, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Efren Abu told reporters at the presidential palace during President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's interaction hour with local and foreign media. Full Story>> |
Kidnapped Italian freed in southern Philippines
