The Abu Sayyaf and the Philippine Treasure

During the Second World War, the Japanese took control of the Philippines, driving the United States forces from the Islands. While in control, the Japanese confiscated and stockpiled immense amounts of gold and other treasures and hid the plunder in caves, vaults and private homes thought the Philippines while awaiting shipment to Japan. Most of those treasure never reached Japan. In the sixty-five years since then, many treasure hunters have roamed the islands searching for the bounty. Althoug