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BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Several loose firearms were formally turned over to authorities on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of a strengthened campaign against the proliferation of illegal weapons in…
SIASI, Sulu — Sustained community engagement and strong collaboration among security forces, local government units, and grassroots leaders have led to the voluntary surrender of several high-powered firearms in the…
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — Government security forces recovered a cache of high-powered firearms, ammunition, and military paraphernalia from an abandoned vehicle following a hot pursuit and clearing operation in…
DAVAO CITY — A 44-year-old man was arrested by police during an entrapment operation targeting illegal firearms and illegal drugs on Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, in Barangay Bago Aplaya.…
Authorities arrested three individuals and seized high-powered firearms during a buy-bust operation in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte on Sunday as part of intensified efforts to curb the proliferation of loose…
PIÑAN, Zamboanga del Norte — A total of eleven firearms and several explosive-related materials were voluntarily surrendered by civilians to government forces as part of the ongoing Small Arms and…
CAMP LUCERO, Carmen, Cotabato — Government security forces recovered several high-powered firearms following a joint law enforcement operation launched in response to a series of armed confrontations that displaced hundreds…
TALIPAO, Sulu — Authorities arrested three individuals and confiscated four illegal high-powered firearms during a joint security operation in Barangay Bagsak, Talipao, on Saturday, marking a significant development in the…
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — Government forces recovered several firearms and war materials after intervening to de-escalate a confrontation between two armed groups in Barangay…
LUGUS, Sulu — Continued community dialogue and strengthened coordination between security forces and local leaders have resulted in another voluntary surrender of firearms in the municipality of Lugus, Sulu on…