
A Catholic bishop on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao has warned against an upsurge in the recruitment of child soldiers by terror groups.
Archbishop Martin Jumoad of Ozamiz said the Philippine government should double efforts “to win the sympathy of our young on the side of goodness.”
The prelate said recruitment of children into groups like Abu Sayyaf in the provinces of Sulu and Basilan have been going on for years.