1.   They still hold a US missionary couple and a Filipina hostage in nearby Basilan, the remaining hostages from their latest kidnapping spree last May.

2.   This was the largest surrender of Abu Sayyaf forces since the group launched its latest kidnapping spree in May last year, the spokesman added.

3.   They are still holding an American missionary couple and a Filipina nurse in Basilan, the remnants of their last kidnapping spree launched last May.

4.   The Abu Sayyaf seized the Burnhams, another American and numerous Filipinos at the start of their latest kidnapping spree in May.

5.   The Abu Sayyaf group seized the missionary couple, a third American and numerous Filipinos in their latest kidnapping spree launched in May.

6.   The Abu Sayyaf still hold an American missionary couple and a Filipina nurse in Basilan, the last hostages from their latest kidnapping spree that began in May.

7.   The group still holds an American missionary couple and a Filipina nurse, the remnants of their last kidnapping spree in May last year.