PNoy flies to Zamboanga

Natashya Gutierrez

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'The decision to leave was made last night upon discussion with people on the ground'

VISITING ZAMBOANGA. President Benigno Aquino III flies to Zamboanga on the fifth day of the standoff between the military and rebels. File photo by Malacanang Photo Corps

MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III is on his way to Zamboanga City.

Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang confirmed past 9 am Friday, September 13, Aquino left Manila for Zamboanga at 7:30 am.

He is estimated to arrive at 10am.

READ: About 80 rebels surrender in Zambo

In a text message, Carandang emphasized “the decision to leave was made last night upon discussion with people on the ground.”

The standoff in Zamboanga between government troops and rebels are on its 5th day. – Rappler.com

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Natashya Gutierrez

Natashya is President of Rappler. Among the pioneers of Rappler, she is an award-winning multimedia journalist and was also former editor-in-chief of Vice News Asia-Pacific. Gutierrez was named one of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders for 2023.