ZAMBOANGA CITY: The Philippine Army paraded on Wednesday, December 6, a dozen Abu Sayyaf fighters who surrendered following the death of a senior pro-ISIS leader and bombmaker in the southern Muslim province of Basilan, officials said.
ZAMBOANGA CITY: A notorious Abu Sayyaf leader and bombmaker blamed for deadly attacks in southern Philippines had been killed while trying to evade military operations in Basilan, about 17 nautical miles from here.
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SunStar ‘Alakdan’ installs 2 new battalion commanders
ZAMBOANGA. The 11th Infantry Division welcomes two officers who were installed as the new commander of the 45th and 100th Infantry Battalions (IB). A photo handout shows Lieutenant Colonel Ruben Guinolbay (left) handing over the 45IB command flag to Major General William Gonzales, 11ID commander, as he relinquishes his post to Major Vicente Mabborang (left). Installed as 100IB commander is Lieutenant Colonel Michael Cuenca (not in photo). Gonzales (center) presides both turnover of command ceremonies. (SunStar Zamboanga)
+ February 25, 2021 MAJOR General William Gonzales, 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division commander, welcomed two officers to the Alakdan family as they were installed as new commanders of 45th and 100th Infantry Battalions (IB).