Another seeks for truth, another is abducted for truth (an overview of ces drilon's abduction in sulu)

Last Week's news shocked ABS-CBN and other broadasting bodies to the core....Ces Orena Drilon, a reputable Journalist from ABS-CBN was yet again another victim of the fearless Abu-Sayaff. The biggest question we could all think about is, WILL SHE BE FOUND DEAD OR ALIVE?

Sad though it may seem, but things really went out of hand for Drilon's group. Many of us might feel compassion and pity towards the unfortunate group. But, Is this the first time a Journalist was Abducted? Sad to note, No...It isn't.

The Philippines is one with the many countries around the globe who have great Journalists but also a great number of them who are either harrased, abducted or worse, killed. And Ces is one of them, Many of us remember her as the brave 'Correspondent' and a prize worth keeping for,not only for ABS-CBN but for the c0untry itself. She is indeed a complete Replica of the brave and adventurous Women of the Philippines, therefore, making our stand as productive Citizens of our country, PLAUSIBLE. I feel relieved that the President exhausted every possible means for Ces' Crew to be found and be released safe and sound. And I am privileged to be able to share it with you...

MANILA, Philippines - Malacañang on Tuesday said it was praying for the safety of the group of broadcast journalist Cecilia Victoria "Ces" Oreña-Drilon and professor Octavio Dinampo who have been reported missing in Sulu province.Two cameramen - Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama - were with the group."We hope for her (Drilon) safety and that of her crew. Likewise, we appeal for caution and restraint in media reportage so as not to unduly hamper efforts to rescue them," said outgoing Presidential Spokesman Ignacio Bunye.In a statement sent earlier in the day, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. confirmed that Drilon and her two cameramen were missing in Sulu."All efforts are underway to find them and bring them home. Until we learn more details, ABS-CBN News requests other media to report on this matter with utmost consideration for the safety of our news team," the statement said.The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists, on the other hand, condemned the abduction of the three journalists in Sulu on Sunday."We are deeply concerned for the safety of these three journalists," Bob Dietz, CPJ’s Asia program coordinator, said."It is great cause for concern that this volatile southern region of the Philippines remains insecure for the press, and we call on local authorities to work diligently to secure their safe and swift release," he added.

Whatever may happen, I pray that this time around we'll lift up our prayers for the safety of Ces and her companions, And for the success of every possible transaction that will be made. Let us extend 0ur hands to heaven and wish that there will be no more lives to be spared for such a worthless motive, to merely abduct and ask randsom in return without even thinking of the families they've inflicted pain to and the lives they might waste.

Vita Jule