“Downtown Jolo, a busy port city on Sulu island, bustles with activity. Tricycles cram themselves into the narrow streets, the shops see a steady flow of customers going about their daily shopping. A typical downtown scene in the Philippines – except for the extra security guards placed in front of certain shops and the constant presence of military and police in the area.”
Source: The fight against Abu Sayyaf: How Philippines is tackling homegrown terrorism – Channel NewsAsia
