Jolo island, Philippines - Primary school headmaster Gabriel Canizares, 36, who was kidnapped by Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants on October 18, was found to have been killed after a bag containing only his head was discovered at a gas station.
Relatives are refusing to pay the 2 million pesos (US$42,740) demanded by the terrorist group. President Gloria Arroyo ordered "punitive action" against Abu Sayyaf. Her spokeswoman said, "We shall make them pay for the enormity of this savagery."
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be visiting the country in three days, with a focus on security issues. A spokesman in Manila welcomed her help in paving the way toward ending the 40-year low-level separatist rebellion with a peace treaty.
Relatives are refusing to pay the 2 million pesos (US$42,740) demanded by the terrorist group. President Gloria Arroyo ordered "punitive action" against Abu Sayyaf. Her spokeswoman said, "We shall make them pay for the enormity of this savagery."
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be visiting the country in three days, with a focus on security issues. A spokesman in Manila welcomed her help in paving the way toward ending the 40-year low-level separatist rebellion with a peace treaty.