Alleged terrorist leader accused of 2004 superferry bombing held in Manila . Ruben Pestano , Jr. , arrested in Bahrain , arrived in Philippines Saturday . The group is also suspected of subsequent attacks on the Australian Embassy and J.W . He allegedly belongs to group claiming affiliation to al Qaeda - linked network . Authorities believe he plotted 2004 superferry bombing in which he died .
Alleged terrorist leader accused of 2004 superferry bombing held in Manila . Ruben Pestano , Jr. , arrested in Bahrain , arrived in Philippines Saturday . He allegedly belongs to group claiming affiliation to al Qaeda - linked network . Authorities believe he plotted 2004 superferry bombing in which he died .