Languyan, Tawi-Tawi — In a continuing effort to promote peace and security in the province, the Marine Battalion Landing Team-12 (MBLT-12), through the 212th Marine Company led by 1LT Jimmy M. Escote Jr. PN(M), successfully facilitated the voluntary turnover of two unregistered firearms on July 14, 2025.
The firearms — an M1 Garand A1 rifle and an improvised 12-gauge Browning Automatic Rifle shotgun with a magazine — were surrendered separately by local residents through the coordination of Barangay Chairpersons Hon. Norifa M. Salih of Kalupag and Hon. Tansu K. Sahiri of Tuhog-Tuhog. The turnover ceremonies were held at the headquarters of the 212th Marine Company in Barangay Darul Akram.
This initiative was carried out with the support of the Municipal Government of Languyan, under the leadership of Mayor Abduhasan Ismail I. Sali.
According to MBLT-12, the activity is part of their sustained campaign to curb the proliferation of loose firearms, encourage voluntary compliance with national firearms regulations, and build community cooperation in ensuring local peace and order.
Military officials lauded the role of local leaders and residents in fostering a safer environment in the island province. The Philippine Marine Corps continues to call on other firearm holders to follow suit in the spirit of voluntary disarmament and lasting peace.