Search Result for “ASG”
5 Abu Sayyaf bandits surrender in Sulu
March 13, 2021, 5:32 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Five Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, including a minor, surrendered to government authorities in Sulu with the help of their relatives, military officials said Saturday.Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, 11th Infantry Division commander, said the five surrendered to the 41st Infantry… Read More
ASG surrenderers rise to 40 as one more yields
March 6, 2021, 12:28 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The total number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers has risen to 40 since January as another rebel yielded in Tawi-Tawi province, military officials announced Saturday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command, identified the latest ASG… Read More
7 Abu Sayyaf bandits surrender in Sulu
March 4, 2021, 10:24 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Seven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered in Sulu province as the love of family and loss of leadership prompted them to return to the fold of the law. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu commander, identified the bandits as Jaber Binuri, 35;… Read More
Australian reintegration program for ex-ASG members eyed in Sulu
March 2, 2021, 5:32 pm
MANILA – The Australian government is looking to fund an aid program in Sulu to assist former Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members who left the organization to rejoin society. The proposal was made during Australian Ambassador Steven Robinson's historic trip to Sulu last week as part of Canberra's… Read More
Army beefs up forces in Sulu, activates new brigade
February 24, 2021, 12:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Army has activated a new infantry brigade to beef up its forces in the fight against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu province. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, 11th Infantry Division (ID) commander, said Wednesday the activation of the 1103rd Infantry Brigade is a… Read More
3 daughters of ex-ASG leader, 6 others nabbed in Sulu
February 23, 2021, 1:24 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Operatives from the police and Joint Task Force-Sulu have arrested nine women with strong ties to Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) leaders and members in simultaneous joint law enforcement operations in the said province. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, JTF-Sulu commander, announced this… Read More
Abu Sayyaf gunrunner killed in Sulu clash
February 20, 2021, 6:31 pm
MANILA – An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member engaged in smuggling of firearms was killed in an arms buy-bust in Sulu on Saturday. In a statement, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas said Wahid Sahid, who belongs to the group of ASG sub-leader Almujir Yadah, is also a member of… Read More
Lorenzana lauds JTF-Sulu efforts to enhance troops’ capability
February 20, 2021, 6:13 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has lauded the efforts of the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu to enhance the capability of its operating troops.In a statement Saturday, the JTF-Sulu said Lorenzana witnessed Friday afternoon the closing ceremony of the week-long joint… Read More
Sulu task force training to enhance interoperability
February 15, 2021, 6:47 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Troops belonging to the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu are undergoing a week-long Joint Training Exercise (JTX) to enhance interoperability and strengthen camaraderie.Dubbed “JTX Lupasug 01-2021”, the training involves the Army, the Navy, and Air Force troops under the JTF-Sulu.… Read More
Collective effort vital in saving youth from terrorism
February 13, 2021, 4:27 pm
MANILA – Various multi-sectoral groups on Saturday called for collective action in saving youths from exploitation and recruitment into child warriors by lawless elements. "It is not just an effort of government and state to prevent such wrongdoing, but also us, as individuals and collective… Read More
Leadership collapse pushes 4 Abu Sayyaf bandits to surrender
February 8, 2021, 9:32 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A total of four Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered to government troops in Sulu brought about by disunity and loss of leaders, military officials announced Monday. Brig. Gen. Antonio Bautista Jr., 1101st Infantry Brigade commander, identified two of the four… Read More
Troops seize another Abu Sayyaf harbor site in Sulu
February 8, 2021, 8:51 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Troops seized a harbor site of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) while on a combat operation in the hinterlands of Sulu, officials announced Monday. 2Lt. Jerrica Angela Manongdo, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu information officer, said troops of the 2nd Special Forces Battalion (2SFBn)… Read More
Sobejana recalls battle with ASG that earned him Medal of Valor
February 4, 2021, 12:22 pm
MANILA – Outnumbered, but not outfought. This was the life-and-death situation then Philippine Army commander and now Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Lt. Gen. Cirilito E. Sobejana faced when he led a 16-man Scout Ranger team, including two members of the Citizen Armed Force… Read More
ASG sub-leader killed in Zamboanga City
February 2, 2021, 9:28 pm
MANILA – Another sub-leader of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed during a police operation in Zamboanga City on Tuesday. Citing reports from PNP-Intelligence Group (IG) acting director Col. Warren De Leon, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Debold Sinas, said police… Read More
ASG mid-level leader killed in Zamboanga City
February 2, 2021, 6:24 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--A mid-level leader of the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS)-linked Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in a law enforcement operation early Tuesday in this southern port city, a top police official said.Brig. Gen. Ronaldo Genaro Ylagan, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9)… Read More
ASG surrenderers rise to 21 as 1 more yields in Zambo City
February 2, 2021, 10:42 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers within the Western Mindanao Command’s (Westmincom) area of operations since last month climbed to 21 as another ASG bandit yielded to military authorities, officials said Tuesday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of… Read More
Law enforcement nets Basilan village exec, 3 others
January 29, 2021, 7:17 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Authorities have arrested a barangay official and three other companions for their alleged ties with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in a law enforcement operation in the hinterlands of Basilan province.The Coast Guard District South-Western Mindanao (CGDSWM) identified the arrested… Read More
PNP probes slain Zambo cop's ASG links
January 27, 2021, 6:07 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Debold Sinas on Wednesday has ordered an investigation into the past activities of a slain police officer who had links with the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). “We want to know the extent of his involvement with the terrorist organization… Read More
Reservists battalion activated to boost Sulu security force
January 25, 2021, 9:34 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Army is organizing the first-ever battalion of reservists to boost community-based security forces against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Sulu, military officials announced Monday. “We are going to form the first-ever Sulu Ready Reserve Battalion. The… Read More
17 ASG bandits yield in Sulu
January 18, 2021, 7:48 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Seventeen Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered in two batches in the province of Sulu, officials said Monday.The first batch comprising of 13 ASG bandits--one of whom is in the government's “wanted” list--surrendered Saturday at the 1101st Infantry Brigade… Read More
