Nikolai Gonzalo

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Army’s 11th Infantry Division (ID) and the provincial government of Sulu are finalizing arrangements for a formalized deradicalization and rehabilitation program for Abu Sayyaf surrenderees. Maj. Gen. William Gonzales, 11ID commander, issued the statement as members of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) continue to surrender in the province of … [Read more...] about 11 ID, Sulu ready rehab program for ex-Abu Sayyafs

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Three fishermen were rescued by the Joint Task Force Sulu’s 4th Marine Brigade (MBde) in the waters between the provinces of Sulu and Basilan, military officials said Tuesday. Col. Hernanie Songano, 4MBde commander, said the fishermen were rescued around 7 a.m. Monday between Duway Bulod, Banguingui (formerly Tongkil), Sulu and Laud Tamok, … [Read more...] about Sulu troops rescue 3 fishermen

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Elite troops on combat operation have seized a hastily abandoned harbor site of the Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province of Sulu, military officials said Monday. 2Lt. Jerrica Angela Manongdo, information officer of the Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu, said the hastily abandoned harbor site was discovered by the 2nd Special Forces Battalion (2SFBn) troops led … [Read more...] about Elite troops seize harbor site of Abu Sayyaf

ZAMBOANGA CITY - Eleven members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters-Karialan Faction have surrendered to the government authorities in Maguindanao as they wish to live peaceful lives with their families, military officials announced Sunday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said they surrendered around 8 … [Read more...] about 11 BIFF militants surrender in Maguindanao

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The municipal government of Datu Montawal, Maguindanao has turned over to military authorities 12 high-powered firearms in support to the campaign against the proliferation of unlicensed guns, officials announced Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the firearms that were turned over … [Read more...] about Maguindanao town yields 12 loose firearms