President Gloria Arroyo has revealed a 14-step anti-terrorism plan, saying it is geared to fight terrorism by stopping Osama bin Laden from assisting the Abu Sayyaf group.

"We are determined to go all the way if our security and survival demand it. In this war, as in any other enterprise, we must think globally but must act domestically," Arroyo said.

Noting her country's contribution to the U.S.-led international coalition against terrorism, Arroyo noted: "The government is ready to provide combat troops if there is an international call for such troops, contribute logistical support in terms of food and medical supplies, as well as medical personnel, and allow Philippine air space and facilities if the latter are required for transit or staging points."

Arroyo asked Malaysia and Indonesia and her country to start a "regional consensus (against terrorism) starting with our neighbours, Indonesia and Malaysia," and which will soon involve seven other members of the Asean.

She also urged Congress to pass the anti-money laundering bill and "prevent the flow of (terrorist) funds to the Philippines". She added that this will help her prosecutors fight the Abu Sayyaf group and end its hostage-taking activities.

Arroyo has assigned Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo to oversee her plan to fight terrorism, and National Security Council head Roilo Golez to report to the cabinet and the media about the situation in the country.