Search Result for “ASG”
PH Army keen to end terror threat with arrest of 3 terrorists
October 10, 2020, 4:32 pm
MANILA – The arrest of a female Indonesian suicide bomber and two other persons with reported links with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Barangay San Raymundo, Jolo, Sulu Saturday highlights the resolve of the Philippine Army (PA) and other security troops to eliminate the terrorist threat.… Read More
Suspected female Indonesian terrorist, 2 others nabbed in Sulu
October 10, 2020, 1:01 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government security forces on Saturday arrested an Indonesian woman believed to be a suicide bomber, and two others in a law enforcement operation in Jolo, Sulu, the military said. Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, commander of the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu, said Indonesian… Read More
144 ex-ASG bandits get livelihood aid
October 9, 2020, 7:01 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) has distributed livelihood assistance to 144 former members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the Sulu province, officials said Friday.Lawyer Raisa Jajurie, MSSD… Read More
55 ASG terrorists killed in 1st 9 months: AFP
October 6, 2020, 4:22 pm
MANILA – A total of 55 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) terrorists were killed during intense military operations from January 1 to September 30 this year, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Tuesday. In a press statement, AFP public affairs office chief Navy Capt. Jonathan Zata said 78 ASG… Read More
Village peacekeeper killed as ASG bandits attack Sulu farmers
October 6, 2020, 9:37 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) was killed when Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits attacked a group of farmers in Sulu, military officials disclosed Tuesday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the… Read More
Authorities confirm identity of slain Indon hostage
October 2, 2020, 9:22 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY - Authorities have confirmed the identity of the Indonesian fisherman killed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits while trying to escape amid the firefight in the hinterlands of Sulu.In a statement Friday, the Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu identified the slain Indonesian fisherman as… Read More
Westmincom fetes troop for rescue of Fil-Am
October 1, 2020, 8:59 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY - The military’s Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has accorded honors to the troops behind the successful rescue of a Filipino-American taken hostage by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Zamboanga del Norte.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of Westmincom, led the… Read More
ASG bandits kill 1 of 5 kidnapped Indonesian fishermen
October 1, 2020, 10:24 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have killed one of the five Indonesian fishermen they are holding hostage in Sulu, military officials said Thursday. Lt. Col. Ruben Guinolbay, commander of the 45th Infantry Battalion, said they have recovered the cadaver of one of the five… Read More
Sulu town declares ASG bandits person non grata
September 30, 2020, 7:43 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Local officials of the Sulu town of Indanan declared Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits persona non grata during a peace covenant Tuesday afternoon.In a statement Wednesday, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said Indanan Mayor Hermot Jikiri led town officials in denouncing… Read More
ASG bombing ‘planner, supervisor’ nabbed in Zambo City
September 28, 2020, 7:54 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Authorities said they have foiled a possible bomb attack after arresting an alleged bomber of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in an intelligence-driven law enforcement operation in this southern port city, a top military official announced Monday.Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Western… Read More
ASG bandit killed in Sulu clash
September 28, 2020, 7:36 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit was killed in a clash that broke out Monday amid the government troops' continued focused military operations against the terrorist group in Sulu province, officials said.Lt. Col. Ruben Guinolbay, the Army's 45th Infantry Battalion (45IB)… Read More
2 more ASG members surrender in Sulu
September 26, 2020, 1:58 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two more members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered amid the sustained focused military operation against the terrorist group in Sulu province, officials said Saturday.Brig. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, commander of the Army's 1102nd Infantry Brigade, said Abu Jepoy,… Read More
8 ASG members surrender in Sulu
September 24, 2020, 9:25 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Eight members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered as troops sustained their focused military operations against them in the province of Sulu, officials announced Thursday. Lt. Col. Ronaldo Mateo, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu spokesperson, identified the ASG… Read More
2 ASG bandits surrender in Sulu
September 22, 2020, 9:39 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two members of the Daesh-inspired Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered one after the other as focused military operations continue against them in Sulu province, military officials announced Tuesday. Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, 11th Infantry Division commander, identified… Read More
Soldiers, ASG bandits clash anew in Sulu
September 21, 2020, 9:00 am
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Three soldiers were wounded as government troops continue focused military operation against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits who are still holding captive five Indonesian fishermen in Sulu. Brig. Gen. William Gonzales, Army’s 11th Infantry Division commander, said the clash… Read More
Ex-ASG stronghold eyed as Basilan ‘peace zone’
September 15, 2020, 3:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The provincial government of Basilan is pushing to convert the Sampinit complex from a former stronghold of the terrorists Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) into a military reservation and to be declared as a “peace zone.”Basilan Gov. Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman made this pronouncement… Read More
Westmincom fetes 4 'valiant soldiers'
September 11, 2020, 7:10 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The chief of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) underscored the sacrifices of soldiers in the fight against terrorism as he led Thursday's conferment of the Wounded Personnel Medal (WPM) on four soldiers at the Camp Navarro General Hospital here.Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan… Read More
PRO-9 tightens security amid pursuit vs. ASG bandits
September 10, 2020, 7:40 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Brig. Gen. Jesus Cambay Jr., Police Regional Office-9 (PRO-9) director, has ordered the police to tighten security across the region to prevent possible escalation of violence amid the military offensive against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Zamboanga Sibugay.Capt. Edwin Duco,… Read More
5 ASG bandits killed in Sibugay clash
September 9, 2020, 6:13 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--Five Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits were killed while two soldiers wounded in a fresh firefight between the advancing troops and fleeing bandits in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, military officials said Wednesday.Brig. Gen. Leonel Nicolas, the Army's 102nd Infantry Brigade… Read More
Troops foil ASG 'kidnap plan' in Zambo Sibugay
September 7, 2020, 5:32 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY--An Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit was killed while five others were wounded as troops raided the hideout of a crime group allied with the Basilan-based ASG in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the military said Monday.The raid foiled the ASG's plan to stage new kidnapping in… Read More
