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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 against 10 BIFFs. Vinluan said the firefight lasted for about 45 minutes that resulted in the death of one...

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 safekeeping.   “Troops of the Limpongo Patrol Base were conducting checkpoint operations in Bara...

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 (IEDs) were also either surrendered by or seized from the rebel group. “We are currently satisfie...