Rappler's latest stories on Warren Rodwell
Rappler Talk: Former Abu Sayyaf hostage on terrorism
A former Abu Sayyaf hostage talks about recent events involving the beheading of a Canadian hostage
Philippine policeman arrested over Australian's kidnapping
Jun Malban allegedly the negotiator of Abu Sayyaf Group in the kidnapping of Warren Rodwell in 2011 was deported from Malaysia to the Philippines on May 15
Freed Aussie hostage moving on
Rodwell says he pulled up pretty well since he was released by the Abu Sayaff earlier this year after 15 months of captivity
PNP begins probe on Rodwell kidnap
Freed Australian hostage Warren Rodwell met with a Philippine prosecutor on Monday to help prepare charges against the Islamic extremists who held him in captivity for 15 months
Rappler Newscast | March 25, 2013
Rodwell is delighted to be free Hong Kong court rejects permanent residency for foreign maids Bam Aquino wants strong political parties
Rodwell overwhelmed, thankful after release
The Australian spoke to reporters briefly at Manila airport after spending two days recovering at a military base in Zamboanga
Rodwell 'delighted to be free' - family
The Australian released by the Abu Sayyaf will need time and space to recover his family says
Shots fired to thwart Rodwell escape
Even when finally released Warren Rodwell had to paddle a boat to a distant town and wade ashore through the mud to reach safety
The men Rodwell leaves behind with the Abu Sayyaf
One intelligence official said “there’s a United Nations” left behind in Jolo Sulu
$97,750 paid to free Rodwell
3rd UPDATE The amount is substantially less than the 2 million the kidnappers had initially demanded and verifies Rappler s original estimate
Abu Sayyaf frees Australian captive
5th update After 15 months the Abu Sayyaf releases Warren Rodwell in Pagadian City about 100 kilometers from his home in Ipil Zambonga Sibugay
Rappler Newscast | March 21, 2013
Abu Sayyaf agree to release Australian Warren Rodwell US says it will stay out of Sabah issue North Korea threatens to strike US bases in Japan
New photo of kidnapped Aussie posted on FB
The Abu Sayyaf tells the Australian government to save his life before it s too late
Rappler Newscast | January 29, 2013
Catholic bishops say those who voted for the RH bill are unfit for public office | RH advocate Carlos Celdran will appeal his guilty verdict for offending religious feelings | A new photo of kidnapped Australian Warren Rodwell held by the Abu Sayyaf is posted on Facebook
Rappler Newscast | December 28, 2012
After 15 years the Reproductive Health bill is now a law | President Aquino’s net satisfaction ratings dip in December in all areas socioeconomic classes and gender | Concerned Australians launch an online campaign for kidnapped countryman Warren Rodwell
Rappler Newscast | December 27, 2012
Australia welcomes proof Australian Warren Rodwell is alive but is concerned over the 54 year old’s prolonged captivity | Terrorist group Abu Sayyaf uses YouTube and Facebook to announce ransom demands for the first time | The Australian government denies reports its agencies working in the Philippines to free Rodwell are uncoordinated
ASG crowdsourcing ransom for Australian?
This is the first time that Abu Sayyaf kidnappers have turned to social media for ransom
Australia welcomes proof hostage is alive
Foreign Minister Bob Carr says the prolonged captivity of Warren Rodwell in Mindanao is a major concern for Australia
Rappler Newscast | December 26, 2012
The Abu Sayyaf posts a video of kidnap victim Australian Warren Rodwell on Facebook and YouTube | Asia’s longest running insurgency The Communist Party of the Philippines celebrates it’s 44th anniversary nowhere near its goal of armed revolution | ESPN names junior featherweight titlist and 4 division world champion Nonito Donaire “2012 boxer of the year”
Seen on Facebook: Kidnapped Australian
Declaring he s alive kidnapped Australian Warren Rodwell appears in a recorded video shared on Facebook and YouTube
New video of Australian kidnapped in PH
The Australian government says Philippine authorities had received a second video of kidnap victim Warren Rodwell saying it proved he was still alive
Abducted Aussie: Warren Rodwell
Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay say they remain clueless on the location of Australian Warren Rodwell 53 who was abducted in Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay last Dec 5 2011
