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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – 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 Leo Christopher Cunanan, during a Change of Command Ceremony heldContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — 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, known among local officials in Central Mindanao for his expertiseContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – 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 combatants, all reportedly skilled in assembling improvised explosive devices (IEDs),Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY – 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 were retrieved on Saturday, May 3, around 20 hours afterContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Immigration agents, backed by the Philippine Army, arrested nine Chinese nationals — including one from Hong Kong — working at a mining site in Barangay Chua, Bagumbayan town, Sultan Kudarat, without work permits. The operation was carried out last week by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6th ID) has successfully collected over 1,000 combat weapons through a combination of community dialogues and tactical operations, earning praise from top military officials and peace advocates. During his visit to the 6th ID headquarters in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao delContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY – In a bid to prove they are still a force to be reckoned with, remnants of two extremist groups launched a grenade attack in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday, March 15, injuring four soldiers. Local officials say the attack was the handiwork of aContinue Reading
