2 ‘bandits’ slain in Maguindanao clash
Two alleged members of the lawless group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed in an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday......»»
Tribune, Marcos share good gov’t journey (6)
Allegations that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has evaded transparency do not have a leg to stand on based on his stand on issues, as reported by Daily Tribune. During his stint as a senator, Marcos demanded from the Armed Forces of the Philippines the disclosure of the details of an encounter in Basilan in 2016, amid reports that the military had imposed a news blackout. A clash in Basilan between soldiers and members of the Abu Sayyaf Group left at least 18 soldiers dead and some 80 others wounded. The incident happened a year after the Mamasapano debacle, in which 44 Special Action Force troopers were massacred. The AFP, Marcos said, had to make public who led the operation and the exact purpose of the mission in an area controlled by the armed group. “Who was in charge of the operation? What was the exact objective of the operation? We need answers because this is something that strikes a chord with every Filipino because of the Mamasapano incident a year ago,” he had said. “Here we go again. We are again in the dark about what happened,” Marcos said, referring to the confusion that followed the tragic Oplan Exodus that neutralized Malaysian terrorist Marwan. Marcos expressed concern over the silence of the AFP, and noted a similarity to the ill-fated Mamasapano operation. It took a series of Senate investigations before the public got details of the operation and the officials involved. Then Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and AFP Chief of Staff Hernando Iriberri were found to have flown to Zamboanga City and Basilan province to meet with ground commanders regarding the disclosure of details of the encounter. A 10-hour firefight erupted a day after Italian hostage, former missionary Rolando del Torchio, was released by the ASG. Transparency as a practice Marcos said the entire nation and the families of the slain soldiers deserved full transparency on the military operation against the international terrorist group. “We need a full picture of the encounter. We should not hide these details. The Filipino people and most especially the families of the soldiers killed and wounded deserve to know the whole truth,” he said. Reports said government forces were deployed to hunt down ASG commander Isnilon Hapilon who was involved in several terrorist attacks. About 100 ASG bandits were involved in the clash with the government troops. Four soldiers were decapitated. The ASG had launched a kidnapping spree then, snatching 10 Indonesian fishermen, followed quickly by four more hostages. The four were Dutch Ewold Hurn, Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall and Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad. Marcos and the other senators honored the slain soldiers, citing their bravery. (To be continued) The post Tribune, Marcos share good gov’t journey (6) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Basilan ASG members killed
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Two individuals believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf Group were killed in a fresh encounter with government forces in Basilan province, military officials said Thursday. Joint Task Force Basilan acting commander Col. Frederick Sales disclosed that the clash transpired around 6 a.m. Tuesday in Sitio Talisay, Barangay Upper Benembengan, Sumisip town. The slain extremists were identified only as a certain “Dodong,” a follower of Mudzrimar Sawadjaan, a known bomber and Sulu-based ASG sub-leader, while the other, a certain “Boy,” is a follower of Basilan-based ASG leader Pasil Bayali. Sales said the troops recovered the remains of the two bandits in Barangay Pamatsaken, although the clash occurred in the adjacent village of Upper Benembengan. Their remains were turned over to the village chief of Upper Benembengan and Sumisip police for proper burial. The clash broke out when the troops chanced upon the ASG bandits while they were tracking down the group of Sawadjaan and Bayali. The government did not suffer any casualty or wounded soldier, according to Sales. To recall, the military was able to locate the harboring position of Mundi Sawadjaan on Saturday. The operation resulted in the rescue of an Indonesian teenager Abbang Rullie, the son of the Jolo Cathedral suicide bomber Rullie Rian Zeke. “Your armed forces will not stop its military operations until the terror groups are completely crushed,” said Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, commander of the Western Mindanao Command. The post Basilan ASG members killed appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
2 ‘bandits’ slain in Maguindanao clash
Two alleged members of the lawless group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed in an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur on Sunday......»»
4 Sayyaf men killed in Basilan clash
Four suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed and another was arrested in a police operation in Lamitan, Basilan on Thursday......»»
3 bandits slain in Maguindanao clash
Three members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed while four others were wounded in an encounter in this province yesterday morning......»»
2 BIFF bandits in market attack slain in clash
Two members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, who were among a hundred bandits who attacked the public market in Datu Paglas town in this province, were killled in an encounter with government security forces in Barangay Mao yesterday......»»
5 BIFF bandits slain in Maguindanao clash
Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed in an encounter with soldiers in Datu Paglas town yesterday......»»
BIFF bandits terrorize peaceful Maguindanao town
Some 50 members of a local terror group showed force in Datu Paglas town early Saturday, provoking a brief clash with state security forces that sent villagers running for their lives......»»
Soldiers wounded in clash with Abu Sayyaf receive medals
Two soldiers wounded in an encounter with Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu on Wednesday have received medals......»»
5 Abu Sayyaf, soldiers wounded in Sulu clash
Three Abu Sayyaf bandits and two soldiers were wounded in an encounter in Patikul, Sulu on Wednesday......»»
4 bandits killed in Maguindanao clash
Four suspected members of the outlawed Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were killed while three others were wounded in an encounter in Shariff Saidona Mustapha town in this province on Sunday......»»
5 soldiers hurt in Sulu clash
Google map of Patikul, Sulu. ZAMBOANGA CITY–Five soldiers were wounded during a clash with Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) bandits in the province of Sulu, military officials said Friday. Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom), said the 1:30 p.m. clash Thursday in Barangay Pansul, Patikul, Sulu, broke out while government […].....»»
Soldier, 4 BIFF bandits wounded in clash
A soldier and four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters were wounded in an encounter in Kabuntalan, Maguindanao on Monday......»»
Soldiers in sea clash with Abu Sayyaf get reward
Six troopers involved in the recent sea encounter with Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu were given medals and cash rewards by President Duterte on Sunday......»»
7 Abu Sayyaf slain in sea clash with soldiers
Seven Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed in an encounter with soldiers in Sulu Sea before dawn yesterday......»»
Soldiers clash with Abu Sayyaf in Sulu
Two rifles were seized from Abu Sayyaf bandits following an encounter with Army Scout Rangers in Indanan, Sulu on Wednesday......»»
5 Abu Sayyaf slain, 2 soldiers hurt in Sibugay clash
Five Abu Sayyaf bandits were killed and two soldiers were wounded in an encounter in Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay yesterday......»»
Westmincom fetes soldiers wounded in clash with Abu Sayyaf
Two soldiers wounded in an encounter with Abu Sayyaf bandits in Sulu were honored on Wednesday......»»
6 Abu Sayyaf, 3 soldiers killed in Sulu clash
Six Abu Sayyaf bandits and three soldiers were killed in an encounter in Patikul, Sulu on Friday......»»
Army officer killed in Sulu clash
An Army lieutenant was killed and nine other soldiers were wounded in an encounter with suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits in Patikul, Sulu on Monday......»»