Philippine troops killed six Islamic militants in an assault on a rebel camp in the south, the military says.
It says marines raided the camp of the Abu Sayyaf group on Jolo island.
Officials are trying to verify reports that a senior Abu Sayyaf commander was among those killed, Gen Benjamin Dolorfino told AP news agency.
Abu Sayyaf has been blamed for bombings, beheadings and kidnappings of Filipinos and foreigners. It has been accused of links with al-Qaeda.
Gen Dolorfino said Sunday's raid was carried out after intelligence reports that two Abu Sayyaf leaders were there, AP reported. - BBC
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