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		<title>5 High-Powered Firearms Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Patrol Ahead of Ramadan End</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>TALITAY, Maguindanao del Norte &#8212; Government troops seized five high-powered firearms along with ammunition and other war materiel after armed men fled during a combat patrol operation in Barangay Gadungan on the afternoon of March 20, 2026. The operation, conducted around 2:00 p.m. by elements of the 1st Mechanized Infantry (Lakan) Battalion, was part of [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/03/5-high-powered-firearms-seized-in-maguindanao-del-norte-patrol-ahead-of-ramadan-end/">5 High-Powered Firearms Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Patrol Ahead of Ramadan End</a> first appeared on <a href="https://themindanaosentinel.com">The Mindanao Sentinel</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Surrender of Loose Firearms Highlights Ongoing Peace Efforts in Maguindanao del Sur</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Barangay Kamasi, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur &#8211; April 4, 2025 &#8211; Brigadier General Edgar L. Catu, commander of the 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade, led the ceremonial turnover of loose firearms at the headquarters of the 1st Mechanized Infantry (LAKAN) Battalion in Barangay Midtimbang, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur. The event was facilitated by Lieutenant [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/04/surrender-of-loose-firearms-highlights-ongoing-peace-efforts-in-maguindanao-del-sur/">Surrender of Loose Firearms Highlights Ongoing Peace Efforts in Maguindanao del Sur</a> first appeared on <a href="https://themindanaosentinel.com">The Mindanao Sentinel</a>.</p>]]></description>
		
		
		
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