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US report on gov't forces’ HR abuses erroneous: RTF6-ELCAC
April 19, 2022, 1:42 pm
ILOILO CITY – The report of the US State Department on human rights abuses allegedly committed by the country’s government forces is a “direct assault on their reputation, integrity and honor”. “Let it be known that your report does injustice to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).… Read More
Troops build access roads in area once influenced by ASG in Sulu
April 14, 2022, 2:29 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops mobilized their resources to open a new road and rehabilitate existing but non-passable road networks in an area previously influenced by Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG).Capt. Ron Villarosa, commander of the 6th Special Forces Company, said Thursday the two-kilometer… Read More
2 more ASG bandits yield, denounce terror group's 'deception'
April 6, 2022, 4:22 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two more Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have surrendered in the province of Sulu after realizing they were deceived by their leaders, a top military official said Wednesday.Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu commander, identified the ASG surrenderers as… Read More
Comelec eyes allowing chief to declare areas under its 'control'
April 4, 2022, 3:27 pm Updated on April 4, 2022, 5:03 pm
MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is looking to allow its chief Saidamen Pangarungan to classify areas under "Comelec control" to fast-track its preparations just over a month before the May 9 polls. Commissioner George Erwin Garcia, in a Laging Handa briefing Monday, said the… Read More
2 Abu Sayyaf bandits killed in Basilan clash
April 2, 2022, 6:10 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two suspected Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were killed while nine others were wounded in clashes with government troops in Basilan province on Saturday, a top military official disclosed. Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Joint Task Force-Basilan commander, said in a text message… Read More
Troopers, ex-Abu Sayyaf rebels build water tank in Sulu
April 2, 2022, 3:33 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Army’s 6th Special Forces Company (6SFC) has initiated the construction of a 10,000-liter concrete water tank to provide a stable water supply to a former bailiwick of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu. Capt. Ron Villarosa, 6SFC commander, said Saturday the project,… Read More
8 more ASG bandits surrender in Sulu
April 1, 2022, 6:42 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Eight more members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) have surrendered to government authorities amid continued combat operations against them in the province of Sulu, a top military official said Friday.In a statement, Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu… Read More
Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf leader killed in clash
March 26, 2022, 3:29 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A leader of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) was killed in a clash with Scout Ranger troopers in Basilan province, a top military official announced Saturday. Brig. Gen. Domingo Gobway, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Basilan commander, identified the slain ASG leader as Razmil Jannatul alias… Read More
Army troopers seek help to repair Sulu mosque
March 25, 2022, 4:13 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Army’s 6th Special Forces Company (6SFC) is seeking the assistance of donors for the repair of Masjid Maas (old mosque), saying this would help prevent violent extremism in a remote village in Talipao, Sulu.Masjid Maas, which was constructed in 2019, is located in Sitio… Read More
9 more ASG members yield to live peacefully with loved ones
March 24, 2022, 5:58 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Nine Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits have decided to surrender to live peaceful lives in the province of Sulu, military officials said Thursday.Col. Giovanni Franza, the Army’s 1102nd Infantry Brigade commander, said in a statement that the nine ASG members surrendered… Read More
Troops launch feeding program for Sulu town schoolchildren
March 23, 2022, 6:44 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Army’s 6th Special Forces Company (SFC) has initiated a month-long feeding program to encourage schoolchildren in Talipao, Sulu, to pursue their studies.Capt. Ron Villarosa, 6SFC commander, said Wednesday the feeding program is in partnership with Century Tuna Pacific… Read More
ASG bandit surrenders in Zambo City
March 23, 2022, 3:48 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A member of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) involved in a spate of bombings and kidnappings here and in Basilan province surrendered to government authorities following an intelligence-driven operation, a top police official said Wednesday.Col. Alexander Lorenzo, Zamboanga City… Read More
'Most wanted' ASG bandit nabbed in Tawi-Tawi
March 10, 2022, 2:02 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities arrested an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit in a law enforcement operation in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, police reported Thursday.Capt. Kuhutan Imlani Jr., acting Bongao police chief, identified the arrested ASG bandit as Abu Al, 26, who is listed as one of the most wanted… Read More
4 Abu Sayyaf surrenderers undergo reintegration program
February 17, 2022, 6:39 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu has handed over four Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers to the Municipal Task Force in Ending Local Armed Conflict (MTF-ELAC) in Luuk town for reintegration to mainstream society, officials said Thursday. The MTF-ELAC is Sulu’s version of the… Read More
2 ASG bandits nabbed in Lamitan City
February 16, 2022, 7:46 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Government troops have arrested two members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Basilan province, a top military official disclosed Wednesday. Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), identified the arrested ASG members as Ibrahim Enteng… Read More
3 ASG members surrender in Sulu
February 12, 2022, 4:49 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Hardships aggravated by infighting drove three members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) to surrender to the military in the province of Sulu, officials said Saturday. Col. Vicente Mark Anthony Blanco III, 4th Marine Brigade commander, identified the ASG surrenderers as Farckidly… Read More
ASG bandit evades arrest but troops seize firearms
February 10, 2022, 8:06 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Joint military and police operatives have seized high-powered firearms and ammunition from an Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandit in a law enforcement operation in Luuk, Sulu, a top military official said Thursday. Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao… Read More
Troops strengthen watch vs. remaining ASG bandits in Sulu
February 8, 2022, 7:05 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Military forces have been ordered to strengthen their monitoring against the remaining members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the province of Sulu. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu commander, issued the order Tuesday after the movement of ASG members has… Read More
2 ASG bandits surrender in Sulu
February 5, 2022, 2:40 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The number of Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) surrenderers in Sulu has climbed to 16 since January 1 after two more ASG bandits surrendered to government authorities in the province, military officials announced Saturday. Lt. Gen. Alfredo Rosario Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao… Read More
Basilan-based ASG member surrenders
February 3, 2022, 6:08 pm
ZAMBOANGA CITY – A follower of the late Isnilon Hapilon, the emir of all Islamic State forces in the Philippines, has surrendered to military authorities in Basilan province, a top military official said Thursday. Ismael Ladjatua, 50, who carries the aliases Abu Maing and Abu Macca, surrendered… Read More
