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Maguindanao del Sur – Government troops seized nine assault rifles 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 33rd Infantry Battalion recovered four M16 rifles and an M14Continue Reading
Nineteen more firearms were voluntarily surrendered by owners in two Central Mindanao towns, marking another milestone in the region’s ongoing disarmament campaign. This initiative, part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program, complements the government’s broader peace process in Mindanao, fostering hope for a safer and moreContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — 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 in the region and the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.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
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
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the government’s ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th ID, announced the new assignments on Friday, January 17. TheContinue Reading
