Eight former bomb makers of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered in Maguindanao del Sur, marking another major setback for the extremist group following the death of its leader. Military officials say the defections weaken the group's bomb-making capability and…
Cotabato Province, Military Commit to Sustaining Peace Initiatives
Cotabato and the military reaffirm cooperation to sustain peace initiatives, reintegrate former fighters, and boost stability in Bangsamoro areas.
Army Recovers Buried NPA Rifles in Surigao Sur, Lauds Civilians for Tip-Offs
Soldiers recovered hidden NPA rifles in Surigao del Sur, with the Army crediting civilian informants and local officials for the successful operations.
First Woman Army battalion Commander Lauded For Leadership In Davao del Norte
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ The saying that the best man for the job is a woman could be aptly applied to the country’s first woman Army battalion commander whoย has drawn praise from military officials, local executives, and peace advocates for…
Army, Police Arrest Top Wanted Murder Suspect In Zamboanga Sibugay Town
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police arrested Wahabbin Bautista Abdulhari, a national-level most wanted fugitive facing multiple murder charges, in Barangay Tiayon, Ipil, on Friday, January 24, 2026. Authorities apprehended Abdulhari…
Army kills Dawlah Islamiya โemirโ in Maguindanao del Sur clash
COTABATO CITY โ Soldiers killed the alleged top leader of the now-defunct Dawlah Islamiya in a brief clash in Barangay Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on Sunday, December 7, ending the manhunt for a bomb expert tagged in at…
Marcos halts Army officerโs disability discharge, orders promotion instead
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to suspend the Complicated Disability Discharge (CDD) issued to an Army officer who was permanently blinded in the line of duty, saying soldiers injured while serving the…
Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon Assumes Command of 10th Infantry Division in Davao de Oro
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ Maj. Gen. Alvin V. Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division during a Change of Command Ceremony Wednesday at the divisionโs grandstand in Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr., Barangay Tuboran, Mawab,…
Zamboanga Sibugay Army battalion gets new commander
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ The 1st Infantry Division (1ID) of the Philippine Army has implemented a leadership change in the 106th Infantry Battalion (106IB) based in the province. Lieutenant Colonel Ezrael Oloan formally assumed command of the 106IB, succeeding Lieutenant Colonel…
Bombmaker From Dawlah Islamiya Surrenders in Maguindanao, Vows to Help Deradicalize Others
COTABATO CITY, Philippinesย โ A bombmaker from the outlawed Dawlah Islamiya group has surrendered to the Philippine military and pledged to help convince remaining members of the terror group to return to the fold of the law. Badruddin Saligua Mundir, 35,…
5 BIFF bomb makers surrender in Maguindanao del Sur ahead of elections
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Five alleged bomb makers from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered to the Philippine Army in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, pledging to leave behind years of violence and reintegrate into civilian life. The former…
2 soldiers found dead after Army boat capsizes
COTABATO CITY โ Two soldiers were found dead nearly a day after their scout boat capsized during a river patrol in Maguindanao del Sur on Friday, May 2. The bodies of Private First Class Manuel Bermudez and Corporal Dennis Abrea…
