Priest vows to stay in Philippines despite kidnapping

A KIDNAPPED Irish priest freed after over a month in captivity in the Philippines has vowed to remain in the Asian islands and continue his work.

Fr Michael Sinnott is resting at the Columban missionaries’ compound in the capital Manila after his 32-day ordeal, which ended after he was handed over to police and government officials.

The 79-year-old cleric, who suffers from a serious heart problem, said his captors treated him well and he remained in good health despite the primitive conditions.