Philippines: December 20, 2001

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The US is sending a patrol boat, a hundred military trucks and eight helicopters to help in operations against terrorists. The US will also help train a company of commandos. A similar unit has already finished its training and been used against Abu Sayyaf rebels on Basilan and Jolo islands. 

 

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