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Pata Declared Rido-Free and Gun-Free, Marks Major Peace Breakthrough in Sulu

Zamboanga Correspondent — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

PATA, Sulu — In a landmark step toward long-term peace and stability, the Municipality of Pata was officially declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) on April 20, 2026, signaling a major تحول in an area long challenged by clan conflicts and security concerns. The declaration followed the voluntary surrender of nine firearms by […]

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116 firearms surrendered in Sulu as community-driven peace campaign gains ground

Zamboanga Correspondent — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

LUUK, Sulu — Sustained grassroots efforts to curb armed violence are gaining significant traction in Sulu’s second district, with a total of 116 assorted firearms voluntarily surrendered and recovered since the start of 2026, military officials reported. The figure includes high- and low-powered weapons turned over under the government’s Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities (RFGFPCC) […]

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Five Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered in Sulu as Peace Campaign Gains Ground

Zamboanga Correspondent — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

JOLO, SULU — The government’s intensified push for Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities (RFGFPCC) in Sulu continues to yield significant gains, with five firearms voluntarily surrendered by civilians in a series of coordinated activities from April 8 to 11, 2026—an indication of growing public trust and participation in peacebuilding efforts across the province. The Philippine […]

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Tapul Declared Rido-Free, Gun-Free as Community Leads Peace Breakthrough in Sulu

Zamboanga Correspondent — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Tapul, Sulu — In a powerful show of unity and grassroots commitment to peace, the island municipality of Tapul was officially declared a Rido-Free and Gun-Free Municipality and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) on April 8, 2026—an achievement anchored on trust, cooperation, and a shared vision for a safer future. The milestone was marked by the voluntary […]

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Five Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered in Sulu, Boosting Push for Peace-Centered Communities

Zamboanga Correspondent — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

JOLO, Sulu — A total of five firearms were voluntarily surrendered by civilians in separate engagements across the municipalities of Tapul and Panamao from April 3 to 6, 2026, signaling increasing grassroots support for the government’s campaign to establish rido-free, gun-free, and peace-centered communities in the province. Military and police officials said the series of […]

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Voluntary Firearm Surrenders Gain Momentum in Sulu, Bolstering Push for Peaceful Communities

Zamboanga Correspondent — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

JOLO, Sulu — The campaign to establish Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered communities in Sulu is gaining significant traction, as more civilians voluntarily surrender their firearms—an encouraging sign of growing public trust and a strengthened commitment to long-term peace. Authorities reported that since January 1, 2026, a total of 95 assorted high- and low-powered firearms have […]

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Seven Firearms Surrendered in Tapul as Peace Campaign Gains Ground in Sulu

Zamboanga Correspondent — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

TAPUL, Sulu — Sustained peacebuilding efforts in this island municipality continue to gain traction as a total of seven firearms have been voluntarily surrendered under the government’s intensified campaign to establish Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities. The latest handover, conducted on March 30, 2026, marked another milestone in the initiative led by the 104th Infantry […]

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Army, Communities Strengthen Peace Push in Sulu with Voluntary Firearm Surrenders

Zamboanga Correspondent — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 03:00:00 +0000

JOLO, Sulu — Strengthened collaboration among government forces, local leaders, and communities continues to produce concrete gains in Sulu, as troops facilitated the voluntary handover of loose firearms in separate engagements on March 29, 2026—an effort seen as a significant step toward building Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered communities. The initiative was carried out by troops […]

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Multiple Firearms Surrendered in Sulu as Peace Initiatives Gain Ground

Zamboanga Correspondent — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Jolo, Sulu — Government troops and local stakeholders facilitated the surrender and recovery of several firearms across Sulu on March 28, 2026, in a series of coordinated efforts aimed at strengthening the province’s push toward Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities (GFPCC). The operations, led by the Philippine Army’s 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade under the 11th […]

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Civilians Voluntarily Surrender Firearms in Sulu, Bolstering Peace Efforts

Zamboanga Correspondent — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

SULU, Philippines (March 27, 2026) — A total of five firearms were voluntarily surrendered by civilians in the municipalities of Luuk and Panamao on Friday, underscoring growing public trust in government-led peace initiatives and strengthening efforts to establish gun-free, conflict-resilient communities across the province. Authorities said the turnover reflects a steady shift toward cooperation between […]

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