By Jaime Laude
MANILA, Philippines - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is confident it can wipe out the Abu Sayyaf within three months.
AFP spokesman Brig. Gen. Restituto Padilla said the military is making headway in its campaign against the Basilan and Sulu-based bandit group.
President Duterte has ordered the military to sustain the offensive against the Abu Sayyaf and to finish them off within the six-month deadline.
“We are confident that we will meet our targets and deadline. We expect more support and cooperation form the communities where we operate as well as from the local government units,” Padilla said.
Duterte on Thursday reminded the military to run down the Abu Sayyaf.
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