KOTA KINABALU: Twenty-three years ago, a little known southern Philippines-based militant group called Abu Sayyaf made international headlines when it grabbed 21 international tourists and resort workers from the diving haven of Pulau Sipadan.
Transferring former senator Leila de Lima to another detention site may reduce the risk of attempts on her life, but not necessarily ensure the fair and speedy resolution of the drugs-related charges filed against her by the previous administration.