President Joseph Estrada warned Islamic rebels holding...

President Joseph Estrada warned Islamic rebels holding 31 hostages that he would show no mercy if any of the captives were harmed. The president threatened to wage an all out war if the Abu Sayyaf Muslim Fundamentalist Group (ASMFG) beheaded or killed any of the 31 hostages. He stated, "If they harm the hostages, we won't forgive them. If they harm them or behead them, I promise them the situation will turn ugly for them. We will kill them all."