MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines โ Local executives from six towns in Maguindanao del Sur turned over 40 combat firearms to the Armyโs 601st Infantry Brigade on Saturday, April 26, as part of ongoing efforts to complement the Mindanao peace process.…
Basilan Residents Surrender 61 Firearms in Continued Disarmament Push
COTABATO CITYย โ Residents of Basilan have turned over 61 more combat weapons to authorities in support of a local disarmament campaign aligned with the national governmentโs peace efforts in Mindanao. The firearms were surrendered by locals from the cities of…
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…
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…
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…
