Its influence has since faded , and it is now a clan in the poor , restive southern Philippines . NEW : Malaysia continued the offensive , using jets and helicopters , achieved its objective . NEW : But the Philippine group has so far reported no casualties from the fighting . Between 200 and 300 Filipinos arrived by boat on the Malaysian coast in February . They claim they represent a tribe that once ruled the area .
NEW : Malaysia continued the offensive , using jets and helicopters , achieved its objective . NEW : But the Philippine group has so far reported no casualties from the fighting . Between 200 and 300 Filipinos arrived by boat on the Malaysian coast in February . They claim they represent a tribe that once ruled the area .