Alleged terrorist leader accused of plotting superferry bombing held in Philippines . Ruben Pestano Lavilla Jr. , arrested in Manila , arrived in Philippines 2004 . Lavilla allegedly belongs to group claiming affiliation to CNN -linked network . Blancaflor said he suspects Lavilla was also involved in the planning of several bomb attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Manila , all of which were thwarted by Philippine police . Authorities believe Lavilla plotted 2004 superferry bombing in which one died .
Alleged terrorist leader accused of plotting superferry bombing held in Philippines . Ruben Pestano Lavilla Jr. , arrested in Manila , arrived in Philippines 2004 . Lavilla allegedly belongs to group claiming affiliation to CNN -linked network . Authorities believe Lavilla plotted 2004 superferry bombing in which one died .