Four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered in Maguindanao on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. “Due to the relentless focused military operations of our troops in central Mindanao, most of the terrorists are already starving hence they choose to surrender,” said Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command. According to the… Continue reading 4 BIFF members surrender as Army’s ‘relentless focused’ military operations intensified
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BIFF officer, 6 cohorts yield amid intensified operations in Maguindanao
Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters’ deputy field commander and six of his comrades surrendered to the troops in Maguindanao on Monday, July 26, 2021. “Based on the report from the ground, the BIFF officer known as Commander Binladen and six others submitted themselves to the troops of the troops of the 1st Mechanized Infantry Brigade and… Continue reading BIFF officer, 6 cohorts yield amid intensified operations in Maguindanao
Military foils Daulah Islamiyah’s terror plots in South Cotabato
Troops from the Joint Task Force Central foiled terror plots and confiscated explosives in South Cotabato. on July 24, 2021. According to Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of Western Mindanao Command, soldiers were conducting focused military operations when they encountered undetermined number of Daulah Islamiyah-Maguid Group members under Jaiden Jade Nilong, a.k.a. Aliboy, in… Continue reading Military foils Daulah Islamiyah’s terror plots in South Cotabato
JTF Mindanao Chief assesses security situation in Western Mindanao
Since his appointment as the first commander of the Joint Task Force Mindanao, Lt. Gen. Jose Faustino has continued to visit military units and villages in his area of operation to assess the situation. Lt. Gen. Faustino underlined the importance of the multi-stakeholder alliance during his visit to the island provinces of Basilan and Sulu… Continue reading JTF Mindanao Chief assesses security situation in Western Mindanao
5 Abu Sayyaf Group members yield in Basilan
On July 19, 2021, five members of the Abu Sayyaf Group led by the late Isnilon Hapilon surrendered to the military in Lamitan City, Basilan, according to Western Mindanao Command (WesMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. As per the WesMinCom commander, the militants turned themselves in at the 68th Infantry Battalion Headquarters in Campo… Continue reading 5 Abu Sayyaf Group members yield in Basilan
Intensified operations compel 6 more NPA members to yield in South Cotabato
On the evening of January 13, 2021, six additional members of the Communist Terrorist Group surrendered to military forces in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat. According to Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command, the six NPA members, who are all residents of Barangay Ned, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, and members of the… Continue reading Intensified operations compel 6 more NPA members to yield in South Cotabato
Civilian turns over loose firearm, ammo in Tawi-Tawi
A resident of Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, surrendered his unlicensed pistol to marine soldiers. on Wednesday afternoon, January 13. According to Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command, Sariul Jul Anggay, 55, married, and a resident of Sitio Basa, Barangay Sipangkot of the said municipality, turned over one Springfield M1 Garand rifle with… Continue reading Civilian turns over loose firearm, ammo in Tawi-Tawi
3 soldiers, 1 civilian dead in Lanao shooting incident
On the morning of January 14, 2021, three soldiers and one civilian were shot and killed by unknown perpetrators. The shooting occurred around 8:45 AM, according to Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., Commander of the Western Mindanao Command. “Based on the report, our troops from the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion received an information from a… Continue reading 3 soldiers, 1 civilian dead in Lanao shooting incident
Indonesian Consul General visits WesMinCom
Indonesian Consul General Dicky Fabrian purposefully paid a courtesy call on Western Mindanao Command Chief Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr. to cement collaboration. Lt. Gen. Vinluan, Jr. and the command staff greeted Consul General Fabrian in the Bautista Lounge of the command in Camp Navarro, Calarian, Zamboanga City, around 10 AM on January 12. During… Continue reading Indonesian Consul General visits WesMinCom
Loose firearms in Maguindanao turned over to WesMinCom
More civilians were persuaded to voluntarily hand over their loose firearms as a result of the ongoing campaign against the proliferation of loose firearms by troops under the command and authority of the Western Mindanao Command. Local government authorities led by Mayor Montasir Sabal handed over one crew-served weapon and eight firearms to the 2nd… Continue reading Loose firearms in Maguindanao turned over to WesMinCom