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Families in Lamitan Settle Dispute Peacefully, Boosting Basilan Peacebuilding Efforts

BARMM Correspondent — Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000

LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — January 23, 2026 — A long-standing misunderstanding between families in Lamitan City was peacefully resolved on Thursday through an amicable settlement witnessed by top military, local government, and peace leaders—marking another milestone in Basilan’s continuing peacebuilding efforts. Brigadier General Frederick M. Sales, Commander of the 1101st Infantry “Gagandilan” Brigade, witnessed the […]

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DI-Maute Sub-Leader Killed, Two Arrested in Lanao del Sur Clashes; Soldier from Surigao del Sur Killed in Action

BARMM Correspondent — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000

CAMP SANG-AN, ZDS — Government forces neutralized a key sub-leader of the Daulah Islamiyah–Maute Group (DI-MG), arrested two suspected members, and seized firearms and explosive devices following two armed encounters in Brgy. Padas, Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur on November 14–15, 2025. Troops under the 1101st Infantry (Gagandilan) Brigade engaged an undetermined number of DI-MG members […]

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Residents of Lanao del Sur’s 2nd District Surrender 12 High-Powered Firearms to Philippine Army

BARMM Correspondent — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Malabang, Lanao del Sur — October 9, 2025. A significant stride toward lasting peace and security unfolded in Lanao del Sur as residents from the province’s Second District voluntarily surrendered 12 high-powered firearms to the 1101st Infantry “Gagandilan” Brigade of the Philippine Army. The turnover ceremony, held at the Brigade headquarters in Malabang, was personally […]

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Families in Lanao del Sur End Long-Standing Rido, Choose Peace Over Conflict

BARMM Correspondent — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — In a powerful display of reconciliation and unity, two clans in Barangay Matalin have finally ended years of conflict, marking a new chapter of peace in the community. The Abi and Abang families, once divided by a rido that strained relationships and sowed fear, formally settled their dispute through an […]

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Youth Leadership Summit in Sulu Empowers Young Leaders, Counters Violent Extremism

Field reporter — Sun, 25 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Talipao, Sulu – May 20, 2025 — In a continuing effort to promote peace and build resilient communities, the 1101st Infantry (Gagandilan) Brigade, in partnership with the Apostolic Vicariate of Jolo, successfully conducted a Youth Leadership Summit focused on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) at the Brigade Headquarters in Bud Bayug, Talipao, Sulu. The […]

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Ten Barangays in Parang, Sulu Declared as Gun-Free Zones and Peace-Centered Communities

Field reporter — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 23:00:00 +0000

Parang, Sulu – In a significant step towards fostering peace and security, ten barangays in the municipality of Parang were officially declared as Gun-Free Zones and Peace-Centered Communities. The initiative, led by the Local Government Unit of Parang under the leadership of Mayor Alkhadar T. Loong, took place on January 23, 2025, at the Hji […]

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