Search Result for “ASG”
ISIS female financial conduit nabbed in Sulu
February 15, 2024, 4:55 pm Updated on February 16, 2024, 10:04 am
MANILA – Authorities on Thursday nabbed a female terrorist who served as a financial conduit and coordinator for international terrorist groups. In a press conference at Camp Crame, Quezon City, Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) director Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat Jr. said the… Read More
Notorious female Zambo terrorist group member nabbed in Basilan
December 25, 2023, 2:29 pm
MANILA – A member of a terrorist group and listed among the most wanted persons in the Zamboanga Peninsula was arrested in Basilan, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said in a news release Monday. CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat said Norkisa Omar Ibno (alias Norkisa Omar… Read More
ASG member wanted for arms, explosives raps falls in Basilan
December 13, 2023, 2:59 pm
MANILA – Members of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member who is wanted for illegal possession of firearms in Basilan province. In a statement on Wednesday, CIDG chief Maj. Gen. Romeo Caramat said the suspect, 31-year-old Gerry Mapula… Read More
E-CLIP can be key to peace in Mindanao – DSWD
November 23, 2023, 8:48 pm
MANILA – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary Alan A. Tanjusay on Thursday expressed “full confidence” that peace in Mindanao under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will soon be achieved through the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration… Read More
14 ASG, supporters surrender in Basilan
October 5, 2023, 9:02 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Fourteen Abu Sayyaf Group combatants and their supporters have surrendered to the Army's 101st Infantry Brigade (Bde) in Isabela City, Basilan province, an official said Thursday.Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, 101Bde commander, said the surrender Wednesday was made possible… Read More
BARMM infra programs intensified for LGUs to sustain peace
September 28, 2023, 8:18 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MILG-BARMM) underscored Thursday the importance of beefing up the capacity of local government units (LGUs) to sustain peace.In an interview on Thursday, BARMM Interior… Read More
ASG bandit, NPA rebel arrested in Zamboanga Peninsula
July 6, 2023, 7:42 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit and a New People’s Army (NPA) rebel in separate operations here and in Zamboanga del Sur, police officials said Thursday.Zamboanga City Police Office Director, Col. Alexander Lorenzo, said alleged ASG bandit Isnaji… Read More
ASG member listed 5th most wanted in Zamboanga nabbed in QC
June 22, 2023, 2:12 pm
MANILA – An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member listed among the most wanted persons in Zamboanga was arrested by authorities in Quezon City, the Southern Police District (SPD) said Thursday. In a statement, SPD director Brig. Gen. Kirby John Kraft said Janhar Abdulhari, 37, also known as Janjan or… Read More
Abu Sayyaf ‘mole’ surrenders in Zamboanga City
June 21, 2023, 7:01 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) spy has surrendered to authorities amid an intelligence-driven operation against extremist elements in this city, a top police official said Wednesday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said Abdulhan… Read More
Troops hunt down ASG bomber in Basilan
June 20, 2023, 6:52 pm
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – Government troops under the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan are hunting down an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bomber who fled Sulu province evading a government offensive, a top military official said Tuesday.Col. Frederick Sales, JTF-Basilan acting commander, identified the… Read More
Wives of Basilan ASG leader, follower yield gun, explosives
June 16, 2023, 6:28 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have seized a high-powered firearm with ammunition, explosives, and bomb-making materials as they arrested the wives of an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leader in a raid in Basilan province, a top military official said Friday. Col. Frederick Sales, Joint Task Force… Read More
Young foreign extremist, ASG leader, follower yield in Sulu
June 16, 2023, 12:25 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A young foreign radical and two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, one of them a mid-level leader, have separately surrendered to authorities in Sulu, military officials said Friday. The military identified the surrenderers as Ellam Abduraji Panduga, 27, an ASG sub-leader; a… Read More
Notorious ASG leader in Basilan killed in clash
June 14, 2023, 5:47 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in a clash with police forces in the hinterlands of Basilan province, police said Wednesday.Col. Carlos Madronio, Basilan police director, said Nurudin Muddalan was slain in a gunfight around 10 p.m. Tuesday in Sitio Kalang,… Read More
2 ASG bandits killed in Basilan clash
June 7, 2023, 8:11 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were killed in a fresh encounter with government forces in Basilan province, military officials said Wednesday.Col. Frederick Sales, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan acting commander, said the clash transpired around 6 a.m. Tuesday in Sitio… Read More
Troops seize ASG encampment, rescue Indonesian teen
June 6, 2023, 7:53 pm
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – Troops have rescued an Indonesian teenager as they seized an encampment of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) following a firefight in this province, military officials said Tuesday.Col. Frederick Sales, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan acting commander, said the 15-year-old male… Read More
4 Abu Sayyaf Group bandits surrender; DI teens arrested
May 27, 2023, 3:36 pm Updated on May 27, 2023, 4:38 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The government continues to win the war against insurgency and terrorism with the surrender of four Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members here and in two provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office… Read More
Suspected ASG bomber nabbed, 8 others surrender
May 25, 2023, 8:26 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested an alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bomber here while eight other ASG members surrendered in Sulu province, police and military officials said Thursday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, city police director, said Nursin Isnilon Pawaji alias Nanir Bandahala was… Read More
BI to Teves: Monitoring of arriving individuals part of protocols
May 19, 2023, 6:20 pm
MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Friday clarified that monitoring the arrival of individuals who are subject of high-profile cases is part of its protocols, following concerns raised by suspended Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. “[Teves] made a post on social media… Read More
Suspected Sayyaf bomb expert captured in Jolo
May 6, 2023, 3:10 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) explosive expert in a law enforcement operation in the province of Sulu, a top police official said Saturday. Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said Ras Abdulla, also known as Elhan Bahjin… Read More
Zambo Norte cops nab DI extremist; ASG spy surrenders
May 4, 2023, 7:21 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have arrested a Dawlah Islamiya (DI) extremist in a manhunt operation in Zamboanga del Norte, while an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) spy surrendered here, police and military reports said Thursday.In a statement, the Area Police Command - Western Mindanao (APC-WM)… Read More
