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RETIRED Philippine Marine Colonel Ariel Querubin is happy to note that some of the areas in Mindanao affected by conflict years ago have now become tourist spots and destinations.Querubin issued the statement Tuesday, August 6, 2024, after he visited the places where he was assigned years back when he was still in the military service.One of the places he noted changed a lot is the site of their detachment in Barangay Pasiagan, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi.
In 1994, Querubin spearheaded a military operation in Basilan that led to the neutralization of Abu Sayyaf leader Barahama Sali which also resulted in the release of Fr. Cirilo Narcorda. On June 21, 2002, Querubin led a team that neutralized well-known Abu Sayyaf terrorist, Aldam Tilao alias Abu Sabaya, who was known for the kidnapping of missionaries Martin and Gracia Burnham at the Dos Palmas Resort in Palawan.
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