THE Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) has called on the government to upgrade military equipment following last week’s clash with members of the Abu Sayyaf group in Bohol.

In a statement, VACC founding chairman and president Dante Jimenez said the Abu Sayyaf terrorists “had gone that bold” as to pursue terrorism outside of their bases and usual areas of operation in Basilan and Sulu, targeting areas where local and foreign tourists thrive.