He claimed to be responsible for the release of the American and the German nationals from the captivity of the lost command of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in 1984. He established livelihood programs in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Palawan through the Sulu-Marine and Seven Seas Corporations. During the Zamboanga City crisis, he criticised his previous ally, Nur Misuari, for waging a war against the Philippine government.
He took charge of liberating American and German nationals from the MNLF's defeated forces in 1984. He launched economic development projects in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan through the Sulu-Marine and Seven Seas Corporations. During the Zamboanga City crisis, he condemned his former partner, Nur Misuari, for fighting against the Philippine government.