NEW BATTALION. The Army's 11th Infantry Division activates Monday (Sept. 5, 2022) a new battalion to boost the fight against the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu. The 104th Infantry Battalion is the third battalion created by the 11ID to fight the ASG in the island province. (Photo courtesy of 11ID) ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Army's 11th Infantry Division (ID) has activated another battalion to boost its fight against the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the island province of Sulu. In a statement Tuesday, Maj. Gen. Ignatius Patrimonio, 11ID and Joint Task Force (JTF)-Sulu head, said he formed the 104th Infantry Battalion (IB) to mount a sustained campaign against the ASG. The 104IB, which officially went into service on Monday, is set to boost the capability of his command on its peace, security, and development campaign in Sulu. "I designated Lt. Col. Roland Arreola as the first-ever 104IB commander. He will lead and manage the unit 104th while undergoing organizational train