A video of Abu Sayyaf Group members was uploaded in the Facebook account of a certain “Kupal Lord” and went viral though it was taken down from other social media sites. The bandit group demanded P1 million ransom for three hostages-- Seaman First Class Rodlyn Pagaling, Seaman Second Class Gringo Villaruz, and Barangay Aligway Chairman Rudy Boligao. The video shows an ASG member threatening Pagaling with a bolo as he asked authorities, particularly President Benigno Aquino 3rd and Philippine Coast Guard Commanding Officer Rear Admiral Rodolfo D. Isorena, for help and to facilitate their release.