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Troops seize ASG war materiel in Basilan
August 20, 2022, 7:37 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Military and police teams have seized a firearm and explosives abandoned by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan province, a top military official said Saturday. Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., Western Mindanao Command (Wetmincom) chief, said the firearm and… Read More
2 more Basilan-based ASG bandits surrender
August 12, 2022, 7:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two more Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered as a result of the military and police's intensified combat operations in Basilan province.In a statement Friday, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) identified the ASG surrenderers as Salih Kiman Mustapha and a… Read More
2 more Abu Sayyaf members surrender amid sustained military ops
August 10, 2022, 12:58 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Saying they wanted to reunite with their families, two Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits separately surrendered in Basilan and Sulu provinces.In a statement Wednesday, the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) identified the two ASG surrenderers as Totoh Akalun, 33, a Basilan-based… Read More
DILG chief sees more NPA, ASG members abandoning armed struggle
August 5, 2022, 3:51 pm
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) expressed hope that more members of the New People's Army (NPA) and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) will leave the armed struggle and lead new lives as peace-loving and productive citizens. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. made… Read More
7 Basilan-based ASG bandits surrender
August 5, 2022, 3:40 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Seven members of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) yielded to authorities in Basilan, a police official said Friday.Col. Richard Verceles, Area Police Command-Western Mindanao operations chief, said the surrender was prompted by the 100 ASG members who yielded in Sulu on July… Read More
Surrender remains best option for extremists, rebels: PNP
July 31, 2022, 3:40 pm
MANILA – The government will prove to former violent extremists, including the 100 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members who surrendered in Sulu on Saturday, that they made the right decision in returning to the fold of the law. Lt. Gen. Vicente Danao Jr., Philippine National Police (PNP)… Read More
DILG chief welcomes 100 ASG surrenderers
July 30, 2022, 7:03 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. on Saturday welcomed some 100 Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers in Sulu. The surrender of the 100 ASG members was facilitated by the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (PNP-SAF)… Read More
Cops arrest ASG bandit in remote Zambo City village raid
July 27, 2022, 5:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was arrested in a raid by policemen in a remote barangay in this southern port city, an official said Wednesday.Col. Richard Verceles, operations chief of the Area Police Command - Western Mindanao, said Rajak Amajad was arrested in Sitio… Read More
Authorities arrest ASG bandit in Zambo island-village
July 21, 2022, 6:00 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police and military troops arrested in a raid an alleged Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit Thursday in an island barangay east of the city.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said Janib Ilun, 42, was arrested around 9:59 a.m. in Barangay Landang… Read More
4 ASG bandits surrender amid sustained Basilan offensives
July 18, 2022, 3:35 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Four Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered amid the continuing offensive against them in the province of Basilan, police and military officials said Monday.In a statement, the Area Police Command-Western Mindanao (APC-WM) identified the ASG surrenderers as Muhammad… Read More
Elite troops hold interoperability exercise in ex-ASG stronghold
July 14, 2022, 7:55 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Elite Army and police forces conducted an interoperability exercise in the Sinumaan complex, a former stronghold of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in Sulu’s town of Talipao, a military official said Thursday.Capt. Ron Villarosa, the Army’s 6th Special Forces Company (6SFC)… Read More
ASG member wanted for kidnapping nabbed at NAIA
July 8, 2022, 12:11 pm
MANILA – Operatives of the Southern Police District (SPD) arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) member wanted for kidnapping since 2012 at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City. In a statement Friday, SPD director, Brig. Gen. Jimili Macaraeg said the suspect, Hajar… Read More
Bomb courier killed in Basilan
June 30, 2022, 4:29 pm
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – A bomb courier formerly identified with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed and another suspect escaped in a shootout with government troops in this city, military officials said Thursday.Brigadier Gen. Domingo Gobway, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan commander, said Adil… Read More
Sulu town kicks off ‘Road to Tourism’ program
June 29, 2022, 4:41 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Aided by the Army's 2nd Special Forces Battalion, the municipality of Parang launched Tuesday the “Road to Tourism” program to change the battle-scarred image of the place into a tourist destination in the Sulu Archipelago.In a statement Wednesday, 2SFBn said the program… Read More
Troops discover ASG lair in Basilan
June 27, 2022, 7:26 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Troops tracking down Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have discovered a lair of the Daesh-inspired elements in the hinterlands of Basilan province, a top military official said Monday.Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan commander, said the ASG hideout was… Read More
ASG bandit tagged in Sulu ambush of cops nabbed in Zambo City
June 27, 2022, 5:16 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Police operatives arrested a member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and seized guns and ammunition in a law enforcement operation in this southern port city, an official said Monday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) director, said Ban Sali Ubbie, 47, was… Read More
Detained ASG bandit gets arrest warrant for multiple murder
June 24, 2022, 6:16 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities have served a warrant of arrest against a detained Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit, who is listed as one of the most wanted persons in the Zamboanga Peninsula.Major Shellamie Chang, Police Regional Office-Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) information officer, said… Read More
NegOr biz group bats for food safety ordinance
June 21, 2022, 7:54 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) is pushing for the passage of a food safety ordinance by the city council here to prevent food poisoning among locals and visitors. Dumaguete-based businessman Edward Du told the Philippine News Agency that he… Read More
2 Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf members yield in Lamitan City
June 20, 2022, 5:53 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits turned themselves in as their faction continued to weaken after losing their leader, the military said Monday.Maj. Andrew Linao, Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) information officer, said Mujahav Elong, 37, and Ahmad Wakil,… Read More
2 notorious ASG bandits yield in Sulu
June 17, 2022, 6:06 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two notorious Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members, one of whom was involved in the beheading of two foreign hostages, surrendered to military authorities in Sulu province on Friday.Major Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu commander, said Mujer Yadah, 55, and Ben… Read More
