Search Result for “ASG”
Local firm keen on building ships for territorial defense
January 15, 2021, 2:26 pm
MANILA – Local shipbuilder Propmech is willing to collaborate with the Philippine Navy (PN) to design and build bigger ships for territorial defense and long-haul patrolling of the country's vast maritime domains. "Absolutely. 100 percent. The Navy, the government is an important partner of… Read More
2 men of slain IS ‘emir’ in PH yield in Basilan
January 12, 2021, 6:15 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two followers of the slain self-declared "emir" of the Islamic State (IS) in the Philippines have surrendered to military authorities in Basilan province, officials said Tuesday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified them… Read More
ASG's machine gunner yields in Sulu
December 29, 2020, 6:44 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) machine gunner based on the eastern side of Sulu province has surrendered to the government forces, officials said Tuesday.Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu commander, identified the ASG surrenderer as Akri Bauddin Abdulhamsi, 22, who… Read More
Duterte renews call for communists to surrender
December 27, 2020, 3:55 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has renewed his call to members of the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) to surrender, assuring them of government assistance if they decide to return to the fold of the law. In a meeting with members of the Inter-Agency Task… Read More
Sipadan hostage taker surrenders in Tawi-Tawi
December 25, 2020, 10:40 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit involved in the Sipadan mass kidnapping 20 years ago has surrendered to government authorities in the province of Tawi-Tawi, military officials announced Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command… Read More
5 soldiers hurt in Sulu clash
December 18, 2020, 8:37 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Five soldiers were wounded during a clash with Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in the province of Sulu, military officials said Friday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the 1:30 p.m. clash Thursday in Barangay Pansul, Patikul,… Read More
ASG-linked crime group member killed in shootout
December 17, 2020, 7:19 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)-linked crime syndicate member was killed in a law enforcement operation in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, police said Thursday.Capt. Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the suspect as Ibrahim Anduhol of the… Read More
68 ASG members killed, 128 surrender in 2020: AFP
December 13, 2020, 11:40 am
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) units have so far neutralized 68 members of terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) while 128 have surrendered during intense military operations this year. Data gathered show that 156 firearms and 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were either… Read More
2 ASG leaders, 13 followers yield in Sulu
December 12, 2020, 5:50 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two mid-level leaders and 13 followers of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered to the Army's 11th Infantry Division (ID) in Sulu province, military officials said Saturday.Col. Antonio Bautista, commander of the Army's 1101st Infantry Brigade, identified the surrenderers… Read More
Kidnap group leader killed in Zambo shootout
December 9, 2020, 8:34 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The leader of an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)-linked kidnap-for-ransom group (KFRG) was killed in a shootout with lawmen here on Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified the suspect as Samad Awang alias Ahmad Jamal of… Read More
Marine brigade, Sulu town ink pact on seafood products dev't
December 8, 2020, 6:06 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The 4th Marine Brigade (MBde) and the municipality of Banguingui, Sulu have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) as partners for the promotion, product development, and marketing of seafood products. Col. Ruben Candelario, 4MBde commander, said Tuesday the MOU signing was… Read More
Suspected ASG member killed in Zamboanga del Norte
December 2, 2020, 1:50 pm
MANILA – A suspected member of the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) involved in kidnapping activities since 2016 was killed in a police operation in Zamboanga del Norte, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (AKG) said on Wednesday. Based on the report submitted to PNP chief Gen.… Read More
Jevilyn remains desecration claims just propaganda: Parlade
December 1, 2020, 3:11 pm
MANILA – Claims that the dead body of 22-year-old Jevilyn Cullamat was desecrated by government troops following the November 28 clash in Marihatag, Surigao Del Sur with the New People's Army (NPA) that the former is affiliated with, are only propaganda, a ranking military official said Tuesday.… Read More
Sulu-based ASG bandit yields in Tawi-Tawi
November 21, 2020, 4:59 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Saying he feared for his life, a member of the Sulu-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has surrendered to government authorities in Tawi-Tawi province, military officials said Saturday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command, identified the ASG… Read More
ASG bandit nabbed in Basilan law enforcement operation
November 20, 2020, 6:28 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Police have arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit allegedly involved in killing nine people in an attack more than three years ago in Basilan province, an official said Friday.Capt. Edwin Duco, Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) information officer, identified the arrested ASG… Read More
ASG leader, follower killed in Sulu clashes
November 20, 2020, 6:23 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--A mid-level leader and a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) involved in cross-border kidnappings were killed in separate clashes early Friday in the hinterlands of Sulu, military officials said.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief, said the… Read More
Suspected ASG member, cohort killed in Zamboanga Sibugay
November 15, 2020, 2:33 pm
MANILA – A suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member and his cohort were killed in a police operation in Zamboanga Sibugay, the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) said on Sunday. Based on the report submitted to PNP chief Gen. Debold Sinas, acting SAF Director Brig. Gen.… Read More
Troops capture ASG bandit after clash in Sulu
November 13, 2020, 9:15 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops captured an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit following a clash in Sulu province, officials said Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) commander, said Thursday's firefight in Barangay Latih, Patikul, Sulu broke out when the… Read More
ASG bandit killed in Basilan clash
November 13, 2020, 8:31 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit was killed when government troops raided an ASG hideout in the province of Basilan, officials said Friday.Lt. Gen Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the 5:30 a.m. raid on Friday in Barangay Etub-Etub,… Read More
Duterte lauds military for thwarting Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot
November 10, 2020, 8:03 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has hailed the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) - Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu for successfully thwarting a kidnapping attempt by seven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Parang, Sulu on November 3. In a taped speech aired Tuesday, Duterte hailed them for… Read More
