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…
โฑ3M-Bounty BIFF Leader Killed After Opening Fire on Troops During Predawn Raid in Maguindanao
Esmael Tingan Abubakar, a wanted leader of a now-defunct Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters faction, was killed in a predawn raid in Maguindanao del Norte after authorities said he opened fire while officers attempted to serve five arrest warrants. The operation…
5 BIFF Members, Including 2 Bomb Makers, Surrender In Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), including two bomb-making experts, surrendered to authorities in Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, February 13. The former rebels formally renounced their ties with the BIFF during a…
25 Dawlah Islamiya, BIFF members surrender in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY โ Twenty-five former members of the now-defunct Dawlah Islamiya and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) have surrendered to the military, turning over firearms and explosives in a ceremony in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Friday, December…
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…
