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MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — Fifteen members of a local terrorist group voluntarily surrendered to government forces and turned over an arsenal of firearms and explosives in a significant development…
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – In a significant move to strengthen peace and security efforts in the Bangsamoro region, the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division (6ID) on Friday destroyed more…
PIGCAWAYAN, Cotabato — A 59-year-old man was arrested after authorities seized illegal drugs, firearms, ammunition, and an explosive device during the implementation of a court-issued search warrant in Barangay Tigbawan,…
KABACAN, Cotabato — A ranking remnant of the now-defunct Dawlah Islamiya terror group was arrested during a joint anti-narcotics operation conducted by authorities in Barangay Kayaga, Kabacan, Cotabato on June…
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Authorities seized a hand grenade and several illegal firearms-related items during a search warrant operation in Barangay Mambuaya, Cagayan de Oro City, in the early…
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Two barangay chairpersons in Tawi-Tawi voluntarily surrendered their firearms to authorities on June 14, 2026, in separate incidents that police described as a significant boost to the…
SIASI, Sulu — A civilian in Sulu voluntarily surrendered a firearm to authorities on Sunday, June 14, reinforcing ongoing efforts to build safer and more peaceful communities under the government’s…
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte — A 49-year-old farmer was arrested by authorities following the implementation of a search warrant for illegal possession of firearms and ammunition in Barangay Bualan, Tubod,…
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the arrest of the province’s Top 2 Most Wanted Person and the recovery of a high-powered firearm and ammunition…
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…