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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in an operation on Monday rescued twelve individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking during a routine inspection in Zamboanga. It took place at the Baliwasan Seaside private wharf, initially aimed to locate two minors allegedly being smuggled to Sabah, Malaysia, for illegal work.Continue Reading
The new commander of the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6th ID), Brigadier General Donald Gumiran, has garnered significant support from former extremists, local executives, and Bangsamoro regional officials for his cross-sector peacebuilding initiatives in Central Mindanao. Gumiran assumed command of the 6th ID on Saturday during a turnover ceremonyContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow over the celebrations. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has calledContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense exchange of gunfire. Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of theContinue Reading
Army soldiers recovered 19 high-powered firearms from an abandoned house during a raid in Pahamuddin, Cotabato, on Monday, January 20. The operation, a collaborative effort involving local officials and traditional Moro elders, highlights the community’s growing resolve to counter armed threats. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the Army’s 6thContinue Reading
The Army collected 20 combat weapons on January 18, surrendered by Moro villagers in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte. The disarmament supports the Mindanao peace process under the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Program. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, 6th Infantry Division commander, announced the handover during a January 20 pressContinue Reading
Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized P3.4 million worth of shabu during a Marawi City operation. PDEA-Bangsamoro Region Director Gil Cesario Castro confirmed the suspects were caught in Barangay Matampay on Saturday, January 18. The sting, conducted with local officials and Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal AdiongContinue Reading
