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 ceremony at Camp Siongco, Datu Odin […]
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 called for calm and emphasized the […]
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 6th Infantry Division, revealed on Tuesday, […]
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 press briefing. Residents surrendered assault rifles, […]
Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region celebrated the relocation of the Basilan office of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) to Lamitan City. Lamitan City, home to 45 barangays, is emerging as Basilan’s new investment hub, alongside its 11 towns and Isabela City. The transfer of the office from Isabela City to Barangay Limook, Lamitan […]