ZAMBOANGA CITY: Four soldiers, including Philippine Army officer, were wounded in a fierce battle with Abu Sayyaf terrorists in Sulu province in southern Philippines, officials said on Wednesday.

Lt. Col. Gerry Besana, a spokesman for the Western Mindanao Command, said the fighting erupted in the village of Panglayahan in Patikul town.

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