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Barangay Tambunbubu in Banguingui, Sulu, has been formally declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC), marking another significant step in the municipality’s continuing campaign to end clan conflicts, reduce…
SULU, Philippines — Nine crew members aboard a distressed fishing boat were safely rescued after their vessel suffered a major engine failure while sailing through the waters off Banguingui, Sulu,…
SULU, Philippines — Government security forces and local officials have secured the voluntary surrender of another loose firearm in Banguingui, Sulu, marking another milestone in the province’s continuing campaign to…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted an unidentified motor banca carrying approximately ₱3 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes during a maritime patrol operation off the…
BANGUINGUI, Sulu — The municipality of Banguingui took a significant step toward achieving its goal of becoming a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) after local officials voluntarily turned over…
SULU, Philippines — Government troops recovered three firearms in a series of coordinated security and community engagement operations across the municipalities of Pandami, Banguingui, and Luuk from April 28 to…
SULU, Philippines — A series of coordinated community engagements by government troops, local officials, and stakeholders led to the voluntary surrender of 12 assorted firearms across the island municipalities of…
LUUK, Sulu — A total of five loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered across multiple municipalities in Sulu from April 18 to 22, 2026, signaling sustained progress in the government’s campaign…
Banguingui, Sulu — In a significant step toward lasting peace and security, local authorities and military forces witnessed another voluntary firearm surrender in the Municipality of Banguingui on February 18,…
Bagong Calarian, Zamboanga City — In a tense, high-stakes crackdown that unfolded across the Sulu Sea, the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) struck a major blow against smuggling networks, intercepting…