Their release was delayed due to relentless battalion-size military operations unleashed by the 602nd and 403rd Brigades under the AFP Eastern Mindanao Command. These failed "rescue operations" put the prisoners' lives in danger.
Naantala ang pagpapalaya sa kanila dahil sa sunud-sunod na laking-batalyong operasyong militar ng 602nd Brigade, 6th ID at 403rd Brigade, AFP Eastern Mindanao Command. Inilagay nila sa peligro ang kalagayan ng mga POW dahil sa naturang mga bigong operasyong "rescue".