Filipino Soldier Killed During Firefight

ZAMBOANGA CITY, PHILIPPINES - JUNE 27: Filipino army soldiers carry the remains of Filipino Scout Ranger 1Lt. Jessie James Apura upon arrival in army headquarters June 27, 2002 in Zamboanga City, Philippines. Apura was killed during an encounter with Abu Sayyaf members in Patikol, Sulu earlier today. Approximately 1,000 U.S. military personnel are in the southern Philippines for a six-month mission to train and advise the Philippine military in their fight against al Qaeda linked Abu Sayyaf rebel group. (Photo by Gabriel Mistral/Getty Images)