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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…
DAVAO OCCIDENTAL — A series of voluntary firearm surrenders across multiple municipalities on April 26, 2026 underscores growing public cooperation with authorities as the police step up efforts against illegal…
KALILANGAN, Bukidnon — A 41-year-old man was arrested after authorities discovered an unlicensed firearm and ammunition during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Lampanusan on the afternoon of April 25, 2026.…
DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Ten high-powered firearms and one fragmentary hand grenade were voluntarily surrendered to government forces in a coordinated effort involving local officials and residents…
KIDAPAWAN CITY — A young couple was arrested by police on the morning of April 25, 2026, after allegedly trespassing on a private property in Suerte Subdivision, Barangay Sudapin, an…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A routine checkpoint operation turned into a major law enforcement arrest after a motorist was found carrying a firearm, a grenade, a bladed weapon, and suspected illegal…
INDANAN, Sulu — Authorities intensified their anti-illegal drug campaign in the province after operatives of the Philippine National Police Regional Office 9 (PRO 9) arrested two newly identified high-value individuals…
MAMBAJAO, Camiguin — A 43-year-old retired military personnel turned businessman was arrested during a joint anti-drug and law enforcement operation that led to the seizure of illegal drugs and a…
Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur — Government troops recovered four high-powered firearms, including a rocket-propelled grenade, following a tense armed encounter between rival groups that alarmed residents in Barangay Libutan on…
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…