In preparation of the upcoming All-out-war against the Abu Sayaf and so-called MILF lost command, who recently ambushed and beheaded several Marines, The marines were tasked to search for kidnapped priest Fr. Bossi.

President Macapagal-Arroyo on Saturday ordered that the Army headquarters be moved from Fort Bonifacio to Zamboanga City and sent its chief, Lt. Gen. Romeo Tolentino, to personally lead military operations against the extremist Abu Sayyaf.