PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has reiterated his order to government troops to “destroy” the Abu Sayyaf following reports that an 18-year-old Filipino hostage was beheaded by the terror and kidnapping group.

Duterte, in a news conference in Davao City early on Thursday, said he will be “harsh” in going after the terrorist group.

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