A Canadian held hostage by Islamic militants in the Philippines has been executed, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Monday.

"I'm outraged by the news that a Canadian citizen, John Ridsdel, held hostage in the Phillippines since September 21, 2015, has been killed at the hands of his captors," Trudeau said, adding that efforts were underway to obtain the release of a second Canadian still being held along with a Norwegian man and a Filipina.

Source :AFP