COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Immigration agents, backed by the Philippine Army, arrested nine Chinese nationals โ including one from Hong Kong โ working at a mining site in Barangay Chua, Bagumbayan town, Sultan Kudarat, without work permits. The operation was…
Army’s 6th ID Recovers 1,031 Weapons in Peace Initiative
COTABATO CITY โ 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…
Remnant of Extremist Groups Strike Back as Hundreds Defect in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY โ 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.…
Soldiers Seize 9 High-Powered Rifles in Maguindanao Operations
Maguindanao del Sur โ Government troops seized nine assault riflesย in two separate raids across the province on Thursday, February 13. Brig. Gen. Donald Gumiran, commander of the 6th Infantry Division, confirmed on Friday, February 14, that a unit from the…
Central Mindanao Sees Surge in Surrendered Firearms
Nineteen more firearms were voluntarily surrendered by owners in two Central Mindanao towns, marking another milestone in the regionโs ongoing disarmament campaign. This initiative, part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program, complements the governmentโs broader peace…
US Military Admits Contracting Plane in Maguindanao del Sur Crash
COTABATO CITY โย A US military-contracted plane crash in Maguindanao del Sur has left four dead, with American rescuers swiftly retrieving the victims’ remains in a high-stakes operation. The incident has raised questions about the extent of U.S. military activities…
New Army Commander in Central Mindanao Gains Broad Support
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…
Army Soldiers Raid Yields 19 Assault Rifles in Cotabato
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…
Moro Villagers in Maguindanao Support Peace by Surrendering Weapons
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…
New Army Officers, Recruits Boost Peace Efforts in Mindanao
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the governmentโs ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th…
