MILF offered help to the Philippine gov't

The MILF offered a help to the Philippine gov't for the rescue of Father Micheal Sinnot but the Philippine Gov't refused to concede.

Father Sinnot was taken by unknown group of abductors in southern Philippines on Oct 11. 2009, and brought to unknown place.

The MILF sent its formal letter to Philippine Gov't for helping to the rescue of Father Sinnot, but the Philippine gov't response that they are accepting the offer of MILF to assist in recovery efforts Defense Sec: Teodoro said.

However, Defense Sec: Teodoro accused the rogue elements of the MILF behind the kidnapping of Father Michael Sinnot. But the MILF said: this will not necessary make in an act of the MILF, Ameen explained

However, according to negotiating panel, the MILF is exerting all its efforts to secure the release of the priest. Even though the Philippine gov't is accusing its rouge elements.