Search Result for “ASG”
No new terror threat in Lanao Sur, police assures residents
November 8, 2020, 5:59 pm
ILIGAN CITY – The Provincial Police Office in Lanao del Sur (PPO-LDS) on Sunday assured the public that there is no cause for panic or alarm as there is no new threat of terrorism in the province. This, after a memorandum circulated on social media ordering all officers-in-charge of municipal… Read More
ASG member killed in clash with police in Zamboanga
November 8, 2020, 12:34 pm
MANILA – A member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed during a police operation in Zamboanga Sibugay, the Philippine National Police-Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) said on Sunday. In a report to Camp Crame, PNP-AKG chief Brig. Gen. Jonel Estomo identified the fatality as Salip… Read More
Zambo mayor alerts residents against terror attack
November 6, 2020, 8:55 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- Mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco-Salazar warned Zamboangueños Friday against renewed terror threats in this southern port city.Salazar said the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) informed her about potential terrorist attacks, specifically bombing in this city following the… Read More
Gapay lauds Westmincom’s successful anti-terror ops in Sulu
November 5, 2020, 5:41 pm
MANILA – Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay on Thursday commended the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) for their successful operation which led to the neutralization of seven Abu Sayyaf terrorists in Parang, Sulu last Nov. 3. “Your relentlessness and… Read More
3 Abu Sayyaf bandits yield in Basilan
November 4, 2020, 7:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Saying the government’s livelihood programs enticed them, three Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits surrendered to the government Tuesday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified the three ASG surrenderers on… Read More
No critical damage on Navy attack craft after Sulu clash
November 4, 2020, 11:12 am
MANILA – The Philippine Navy’s multi-purpose attack craft (MPAC) used in intercepting an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) speedboat near Sulare Island, Parang, Sulu was not heavily damaged despite taking fire from the terrorists, an official said Wednesday. "There is an ongoing battle damage… Read More
Military foils Abu Sayyaf kidnap plot
November 3, 2020, 8:40 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Seven Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were killed in a clash at sea as government troops thwarted another kidnapping attempt by the ASG, military officials said Tuesday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said Tuesday's predawn… Read More
3 ASG bandits surrender in Sulu
October 31, 2020, 6:36 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Three Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered to the government in the province of Sulu, officials said Saturday.Lt. Col. Rafael Caido, commander of the Army's 6th Special Forces Battalion, said one of the surrenderers as Abu Dexter (not true name) was involved in the… Read More
Troops foil ASG bomb plot
October 31, 2020, 6:35 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops foiled an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bombing plot in Sulu province, military officials said Saturday.Col. Antonio Bautista, commander of the 1101st Infantry Brigade, said the Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) personnel of the Joint Task Force Sulu disposed of an… Read More
ASG bandit killed in Basilan clash
October 30, 2020, 8:43 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit was killed in a clash in the hinterlands of Basilan province, a top military official announced Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified the slain bandit as Botak Bero, a follower of… Read More
2 foreign terrorists join ASG in Sulu: Westmincom
October 29, 2020, 9:51 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) bared Thursday that two Indonesians are among the five foreign terrorists who have joined the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Sulu province.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of Westmincom, said the presence of the two Indonesians… Read More
Military helps Sulu IDPs return home
October 27, 2020, 7:31 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY-- Preparations by the military and the municipality of Patikul, Sulu, are in full swing to ensure the safe return next month of families displaced by skirmishes between government troops and Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits.Lt. Col. Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, Western Mindanao… Read More
ASG supporter surrenders in Basilan
October 24, 2020, 5:43 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A supporter of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has surrendered to government authorities in Basilan province, military officials said Saturday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said Kahar Hamid Muktar yielded around 9 a.m. Friday to… Read More
ASG member surrenders in Tawi-Tawi
October 23, 2020, 9:40 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has surrendered due to pressures created by the joint military and police offensives against them in the province of Tawi-Tawi, officials announced Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command… Read More
NBI arrests 2 suspected Abu Sayyaf members in Pasay
October 20, 2020, 7:17 pm
MANILA – The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday announced the arrest of two alleged members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Pasay City. NBI Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Director Eric B. Distor identified the two as Jamar Ibi a.k.a. “Bas” and Raden Jamil a.k.a.… Read More
2 Basilan jail escapees killed in clash
October 19, 2020, 11:48 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two convicted Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, who were among the eight people that bolted from Basilan provincial jail on Oct. 13, were killed in a clash as pursuit operations continue to recapture the escapees. In a statement, the military's 4th Special Forces Battalion (4SF… Read More
11 ASG bandits yield in Sulu
October 17, 2020, 4:21 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Saying they want to avail of the government’s social integration program, 11 members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered to military authorities in Sulu province, an official said Saturday.The 11 ASG surrenderers, who are followers of ASG leaders Mundi Sawadjaan and… Read More
Troops, ASG bandits clash in Basilan
October 17, 2020, 2:12 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government forces are tracking down members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) who figured in a firefight with the troops in Basilan province, officials said Saturday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the clash occurred… Read More
2 killed in Basilan jailbreak
October 14, 2020, 8:00 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two people were killed while an escapee was recaptured during a pursuit operation after eight inmates bolted from the provincial jail of Basilan, officials said Wednesday.Three of the subjects of the pursuit operation are alleged members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) involved in… Read More
4 ASG members nabbed in Zamboanga City
October 12, 2020, 1:16 pm
MANILA – Authorities nabbed four members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in separate operations in Zamboanga City, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Camilo Cascolan said Monday. In a press briefing in Camp Crame, Cascolan said Kadija Sadji, 31; Abdulman Sarapuddin Tula alias… Read More
