The government does not negotiate with terrorists, officials said in separate statements on Tuesday.

Malacañang turned down the alleged offer of Maute terrorists to release Fr. Chito Suganob in exchange for the freedom of Farhana and Cayamora -- parents of Omar, Abdullah -- known leaders of the group.

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