An American was reportedly kidnapped from a southern Philippine town

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine police said Friday it has launched a search after gunmen reportedly abducted an American national, who was shot in the leg as he tried to resist before being spirited away from a southern Philippine coastal town by speedboat.

A few were killed, including an American who was beheaded on the island province of Basilan and another who was killed while army forces were trying to rescue him and his wife.

In the traditionally volitile south, crimes including kidnappings have traditionally spiked as rogue politicians try to raise funds to fuel their campaigns, according to authorities.

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Author / Journalist: Jim Gomez / The Associated Press

Category: BusinessStartups

Markets: PhilippinesMaliOman

Topics: Reported Sibuco Philippine Tried Eastman Abduction Police National American Philippines Gunmen

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Published On: 2024-10-18 @ 05:02:55 (13 hours ago)

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