Drug Den Dismantled in Sulu; Six Arrested, Financier Fires at Police, Escapes
March 22, 2026 | Patikul, Sulu — A joint anti-drug operation by government forces led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den in a remote village in Patikul, Sulu,…
Civilians in Sulu Voluntarily Surrender Firearms, Boosting Push for Gun-Free Communities
Jolo, Sulu — A growing wave of civilian cooperation is strengthening peace efforts in Sulu, as four firearms were voluntarily surrendered in separate municipalities on Sunday, March 22, signaling increased…
1 Firearm Surrendered as Barangay in Luuk, Sulu Declared Gun-Free Community
LUUK, Sulu — Sustained peace and security efforts in this conflict-affected municipality gained further ground after a high-powered firearm was voluntarily surrendered during the declaration of Barangay Niog-Niog as a…
Five firearms voluntarily surrendered in Sulu, signaling stronger community trust
Panamao, Sulu — Sustained peace initiatives in the province of Sulu continue to gain ground as residents voluntarily surrendered five firearms in separate barangays, underscoring growing trust between communities, local…
Residents in Luuk, Sulu Surrender Firearms as Villages Declared Gun-Free
LUUK, Sulu — In a significant push toward long-term peace in one of Mindanao’s historically conflict-affected areas, residents of two barangays in Luuk voluntarily surrendered high-powered firearms as authorities formally…
Community Cooperation Drives Voluntary Surrender of High-Powered Rifle in Luuk
LUUK, Sulu — March 18, 2026 — Sustained community engagement and strengthened collaboration among security forces, local government units, and grassroots leaders have led to the voluntary surrender of a…
Community Trust Fuels Voluntary Firearm Handover as Lugus Moves Toward Rido-Free, Gun-Free Future
LUGUS, Sulu — A growing sense of community trust and cooperation between residents, local leaders, and security forces is helping push the island municipality of Lugus closer to its vision…
14 Boxes of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized During Police Patrol in Jolo
JOLO, Sulu — Authorities confiscated 14 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes after police officers discovered the contraband abandoned along a sidewalk during a routine patrol operation on Friday afternoon, March…
Community Cooperation Leads to Voluntary Surrender of High-Powered Firearms in Siasi, Sulu
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…
Philippine Army Clarifies US Military Visit in Sulu, Denies Plan for American Base
JOLO, Sulu — The Philippine military has clarified that the recent visit of a United States Marine special operations unit to the headquarters of the Philippine Army in Sulu was…