Lanao Del Sur

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Municipal mayors and military officials standing behind rows of surrendered loose firearms during the SALW ceremony in Taraka.

Lanao Sur towns yield 108 firearms for Barmm peace

Four municipalities in Lanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 108 high- and low-powered loose firearms under the BARMM SALW Management Program.

May 21, 20263100

Mindanao

Rare Tarsier rescued, released in Lanao Sur Forest

Environmental teams have successfully rescued and released a rare juvenile Mindanao tarsier into Lanao del Sur’s Piyapayungan Mountain Range, signaling hopeful biodiversity survival within the BARMM.

May 20, 20264000

Joint military and police operatives exhuming skeletal remains in Barangay Dilimbayan, Maguing, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

5 skeletal remains found in Lanao Sur

Joint military and police operatives recovered five skeletal remains in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on May 11. Authorities are now calling on families of missing persons.

May 15, 20263000

PBGEN Christopher Abecia visiting wounded PNP-SAF trooper Presley Baguiwan in ICU after Lanao del Sur ambush and also visited the wake of SAF trooper PCpl Kelvin Dela Cruz Francisco.

Mindanao

SAF trooper killed, 4 cops hurt in Lanao Sur ambush

One SAF trooper died and four cops were wounded after being ambushed by snipers while serving a warrant in Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur, Monday.

May 8, 20262400

A cache of recovered firearms, improvised explosive device (IED) components, and ammunition seized from the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group after a joint operation in Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

10 DI-Maute fighters slain in Lanao Sur ops

Ten DI-Maute fighters were killed in a joint Lanao del Sur operation on April 17, 2026, including suspects linked to the January ambush in Munai.

Apr 17, 20265600

Community members and military officials during the first-ever Small Arms and Light Weapons Management Program turnover in Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur.

Mindanao

Guns to livelihoods: Amai Manabilang leads peace shift

Amai Manabilang leads a historic shift in Lanao del Sur, trading loose firearms for livelihood tools to break cycles of violence and foster lasting regional peace.

Apr 16, 20263600

Sultan Monadato Mangadang of the Royal House of Masiu being crowned Sultan Paramount of Minsupala during an enthronement ceremony in Iligan City on March 28.

LTO chief named Sultan Paramount of Lanao

Sultan Monadato Mangadang was enthroned as Sultan Paramount of Minsupala, as traditional leaders renewed calls for the reinstatement of the Lanao Advisory Council for peace.

Mar 30, 20266300

Philippine Army artillery crews operating a 105mm howitzer in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, during the 5th Live Fire Exercise for reservists and regular units.

Mindanao

AFP holds 5th live fire drill in Lanao Sur, highlights reservists’ role

The Philippine Army’s 11th Field Artillery Battalion conducted its 5th Live Fire Exercise in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, on March 7–8. Led by Lt. Col. Rogelio Baytec, the drill involved regular troops and reservists practicing gunnery proficiency to strengthen territorial integrity and operational readiness against potential global defense threats.

Mar 11, 20263800