Philippines announces capture of ISIS bomber

COTABATO CITY - Philippine security forces captured a local ISIS bomber blamed for the series of attacks on civilian targets in the restive southern region of Mindanao.

6 Muslim extremists yield in South

COTABATO CITY - The Philippine military said six members of the extremist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) surrendered on Sunday in Maguindanao province.

Peace now reigns in Sulu

SULU – Security officials said the Abu Sayyaf is now a spent force following the continued surrender of its members in this southern Filipino province where the military and local governments and other stakeholders are closely working hand-in-hand for peace and progress.

Western Mindanao Command vows support to AFP Chief Centino

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The commander of one of the Philippines’ biggest military camps – Western Mindanao Command – has thrown his full support to General Andres Centino following his appointment as Armed Forces Chief of Staff.

4 injured in Basilan attack; 21 Sayyafs yield in Sulu

BASILAN - Four people, including a minor, were injured when gunmen attacked a government militia sparking a firefight that left him and family members wounded in the restive Muslim province of Basilan in southern Philippines.

Philippine Army to train Sulu ‘Bantay Dagat’ task force members

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Close to 400 government militias in the southern Philippine province of Sulu are set to undergo military training as part of a security task force that will help protect marine environment and enforce coastal laws.

Scout Rangers deployed in Basilan

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Philippine Army has pulled out the 5th Scout Ranger Battalion from the southern province of Sulu and deployed it to Basilan province, a known stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf and Moro Islamic Liberation Front, security officials said.

Army, MILF agree to end fighting in Basilan

ISABELA CITY – Guns fell silent in the southern Muslim province of Basilan following deadly clashes between government soldiers and former rebels, but tension remains high as both sides agreed to a ceasefire.

Troops capture NPA camp

COTABATO CITY – Government troops captured an encampment of the communist rebel group New People’s Army following a clash in the township of Lake Sebu in Mindanao’s South Cotabato province, officials said Thursday.

7 terrorists yield in Maguindanao

ZAMBOANGA CITY – Seven Dawlah Islamiya terrorists, including their leader, surrendered to the Philippine Army in the restive Muslim province of Maguindanao, officials said over the weekend.

Filipino cargo ship captain dies at sea

ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Filipino captain of the Liberian cargo vessel MV Ivestos died after collapsing while sailing off the southern Philippine province of Tawi-Tawi, officials said Sunday.