Emergency in Zamboanga
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE) - Malacañang urged the gunmen behind the ongoing attacks in Zamboanga to stand down or face military action. "The forces of the state are ready to exercise the resolve of the government. While the government is exhausting all avenues for a peaceful resolution to the situation, let it be clear to those defying us that they should not entertain the illusion that the state will hesitate to use its forces to protect our people," presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.