THE military is not discounting the possibility that extremist groups may launch strikes similar to what happened in Paris but it gave assurances that security forces are ready to counter terror attacks.

Col. Restituto Padilla, spokesman of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said the terror strikes in Paris and the hostage-taking in South Africa may prompt sympathizers of terror groups in the Philippines to launch attacks.

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