GUIPOS, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR— Taking the lead in development projects in Lakewood town, this province, the Philippine Army leadership participated in groundbreaking ceremonies today for the construction and rehabilitation of three farm-to-market roads in barangay Dagum. In partnership with the 53rd Infantry (Matapat) Battalion, road projects are the top priority of the … [Read more...] about ELCAC in Zamboanga Province brings development projects benefiting remote communities in ZDS
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Army deploys female Tausug soldiers in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Army's 11th Infantry Division (11ID) of the Philippine Army has deployed a team of female Tausug soldiers to render security duty in Jolo, the capital town of Sulu. Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, 11ID commander, said Wednesday the female soldiers' deployment was in line with the command’s policy on gender equality in the service. Vinluan, who is also … [Read more...] about Army deploys female Tausug soldiers in Sulu
Troops nab ASG ‘bomb expert’ in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY--An alleged bomb expert of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) involved in the 2007 Batasan bombing was arrested in an intelligence-driven law enforcement operation in this southern port city, a police official said Friday. Lt. Col. Roland Barraquio, Zamboanga City Mobile Force Company commander, identified the arrested individual as Kahar Indama, cousin of … [Read more...] about Troops nab ASG ‘bomb expert’ in Zamboanga City
Army seizes loose firearms in Lanao de Sur
OZAMIZ CITY --- Elements of the 4th Mechanized Battalion has seized several loose firearms in Barangay Darimbang, Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte on Thursday. In a press statement, Lt. Col. Domingo G. Dulay, the commander of the 4th Mechanized Battalion said concerned citizens in the area reported to the military that loose firearms are deposited in said village. Dulay said, … [Read more...] about Army seizes loose firearms in Lanao de Sur
Soldiers rescue abducted British businessman, wife in Sulu
ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Government troops rescued a British businessman and his Filipino wife following a clash against their captors, Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits, in the hinterlands of Sulu, a top military official said Monday. Maj. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., Joint Task Force Sulu commander, said Allan Arthur Hyrons, 70, and his wife, Wilma, were rescued around 8 a.m. … [Read more...] about Soldiers rescue abducted British businessman, wife in Sulu
