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 asserted accountability for the liberation of American and German nationals from the captivity of the defunct MNLF command in 1984. He initiated economic development projects in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, and Palawan through the Sulu-Marine and Seven Seas Corporations. During the Zamboanga City crisis, he criticized his former ally, Nur Misuari, for waging war against the Philippine government.