It was 11:00 pm Tuesday night as confirmed by Philippine National Police Director General Avelino Razon that the ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon, cameraman Jimmy Encarnacion and Mindanao State University professor Octavio Dinampo were released by the hostage takers. It was 9 days since the the group was held hostage by the Abu Sayyaf.

Drilon, Encarnacion and Dinampo were with another ABS-CBN cameraman, Angelo Valderama, when they were kidnapped in Maimbung, Sulu, on June 8 while they were on the way to interview a top commander of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group. Days before the release the hostage takers demanded a 15 million as ransom and set a deadline but it was revoked and canceled. Thanks to the negotiators the Abu Sayyaf agreed to release the hostages. The negotiators namely: Sen. Loren Legarda, Mayor Alvarez Isnaji and his son.

“Ces Drilon and company are in good condition but they will immediately be given medical attention and appropriate nutrition. A plan for airlift o Zamboanga, and a reunion with family are also being considered,” said Razon. ABS-CBN also are so thankful for the answers of their prayers.

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Today was a great day for pinoy boxers and boxing fans because at Araneta Coliseum, the Filipinos were able to sweep all the fights. The fight was aired in ABS CBN. The first Filipino to fight was AJ “Bazooka” Banal over Uruguay Caril Herrera. Banal won the fight by way of knockout and same as their fight, Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista won in a 2nd round knockout over the Mexican Genaro Camargo. And last but not totally the least was the sweet win of Gerry Penalosa over Ratanachai Sor Vorapin of Tailand. Gerry was in control all over the rounds of the fight and finally ended it by knockout in round 8 to successfully defend and retains his WBO Bantamwieght title. Congratulations to y’all!..

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