The Philippine Army, with the help of town officials of Rajah Buayan in Maguindanao, has put an end to a long-standing family feud that had claimed lives and destroyed properties in the past. CLASP OF PEACE. Members of Moro families locked in long-standing clan war… Read More
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have bolstered cooperation to address the insurgency problem and maintain peace and order in the communities. Military and police commanders in Northern and Central Luzon signed a joint campaign plan dubbed as… Read More
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief-of-Staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay said he believes that Islam is a religion of peace. . Gapay made this during a meeting with Sulu local government officials and religious leaders in Sumadja Hall, Sulu Provincial Capitol on December 10, 2020.… Read More
Six members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered on November 20, 2020, to military authorities with the help of local government officials of Shariff Aguak in Maguindanao province. INTO THE FOLD OF LAW. Badtogan Amino, one of the surrendered members of the Bangsamoro… Read More
At least 12 members of the local terrorist group, the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), have surrendered to the Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) and the Army’s 6th Infantry Division (ID) in Maguindanao, the Army said on November 14, 2020. . The former Moro rebels… Read More
The Zamboanga del Sur provincial government has commended the Philippine Army’s 53rd Infantry “Matapat” Battalion for successful operations that resulted in the confiscation of assorted firearms from the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels operating in the province. The commendation was made through a resolution… Read More
A supporter of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) has surrendered to government authorities in Basilan province, military officials said on October 23, 2020. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said Kahar Hamid Muktar yielded around 9 a.m. on October… Read More
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Gilbert Gapay on October 23, 2020, called for unity in protecting vulnerable sectors of the community from possible radicalization. Gapay said these vulnerable sectors include schools, orphanages, and evacuation centers. The AFP chief issued the statement to… Read More
The five-month campaign to liberate Marawi City in 2017 from the hands of Daesh-inspired Maute Group is a “global symbol of defiance against terror”, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay said. “Marawi is a victory not just for us Filipinos as… Read More
The Philippine Army’s 53rd Infantry “Matapat” Battalion (53IB) launched a Mental Health Program for its personnel with a theme “Conquering the Enemy within Me” on October 9, 2020, at Camp Sabido, Guipos, Zamboanga Del Sur, in preparation of the World Mental Health Day on October… Read More
