Press Release
June 10, 2008

REVILLA STATEMENT ON CES DRILON ABDUCTION

I condemn in the strongest sense the reported abduction of my second cousin, Broadcast Journalist Ces Oreña-Drilon and her crew. Their abductors should bear in mind that the group of Drilon went to Sulu as members of the Fourth Estate, to provide an impartial and truthful report on the developments and events in the said province. The press is neutral and sacrosanct and should not fall prey to any group or of any interest.

I call on the local officials, religious leaders, peace advocates, the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Sulu to exert all peaceful efforts for the safe release of Drilon and the other abductees.

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