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IDP Protection Assessment Report - Armed Conflict between AFP and BIFF in Maguindanao Province, BARMM (IDPPAR no. 5, Issue no. 2, 2021 | 14 April 2021) Format CURRENT SITUATION The armed conflict between the government troops and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) is no longer confined within the SPMS Box but it has escalated to adjacent Municipalities of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, and boundaries of Guindulungan and South Upi Municipalities. Recently, the Municipalities of Datu Saudi Amp...

(Photo by Ted ALJIBE / AFP / FILE PHOTO) Save the Children Philippines, in a statement issued Monday, April 12, said that efforts that would ensure the safety and protection of children should be in place as local authorities and humanitarian actors expect “prolonged struggle and further displacement” in the region. “We are deeply concerned about the present situation of the children in Maguindanao who have to endure fear and displacement once again at the most unfortunate time of COVI...

Save the Children urges unhampered protection for children as Maguindanao conflict seen to intensify Format 12 Apr 2021 Save the Children Philippines has called for continuous and concerted response on the protection of children and their families who have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao as local authorities and humanitarian actors expect prolonged struggle and further displacement in the region. More than 60,000 individuals have been displaced, including an estimated...

Published April 6, 2021, 1:58 PM DAVAO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) inaugurated the Matuber Bridge in the coastal municipality of Datu Blah Sinsuat (DBS) in Maguindanao recently. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim inaugurated on April 3 the P106-million Matuber Bridge in Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao. (Photo courtesy of BARMM-Public Information Office / MANILA BULLETIN) The inauguration ceremony was led by Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahi...

A member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) was killed during an armed encounter in Datu Hoffer town in Maguindanao, the military reported on Thursday. Based on the report of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), the slain BIFF member was identified as “Nasser Kandao.” According to Lt. Gen. Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the (WestMinCom), the troops of the Limpongo Patrol Base were conducting checkpoint operations when they encountered about 10 members of the BIFF on...

SunStar + December 24, 2020 A MEMBER of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighter (BIFF) was killed while a militiaman was wounded in a clash in the province of Maguindanao, military officials announced Thursday. Lieutenant General Corleto Vinluan, Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) said the troops of the Limpongo Patrol Base were conducting checkpoint operations on Wednesday, December 23, in Limpongo village, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao, when they clashed agains...

Photo courtesy of WestMinCom In a statement, the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) said the troops recovered the dead body of the slain BIFF member who they identified as “a.k.a. Nasser Kandao.” The soldiers also recovered an M16 rifle, an XRM motorcycle, and two short magazines.   The WestMinCom said Kandao’s cadaver and the recovered motorcycle were turned over to Datu Hoffer Municipal Police Station while the firearm was deposited at the 1st Mechanized Battalion headquarters for ...

Published December 13, 2020 10:02am Armed Forces of the Philippines chief General Gilbert Gapay on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 said 68 Abu Sayyaf rebels were killed this year. AFP Public Affairs/File photo The Armed Forces of the Philippines is satisfied with its operation against rebel group Abu Sayyaf as it recorded 68 rebels killed and 128 surrendered this year, AFP chief General Gilbert Gapay said. In a statement issued on Sunday, the AFP said 156 firearms and 10 improvised explosive devices ...