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Tracking arms control, trafficking, and diversion in the Philippines. See pinned.
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This feed covers incidents and developments related to small arms diversion in the Philippines. It focuses on weapons diverted from state stocks as well as the state's responses to small arms proliferation. Occasionally will post on related topics. Feedback (especially ID corrections) welcome.
2025.03.21.001

Residents of SGA BARMM surrendered three RPGs, one KG-9 smg, one M4 assault rifle, two grenade launchers, one M14, 12 M1 Garands, seven craft rifles, three shotguns, and eight handguns to 6ID in Brgy Salunayan, Midsayap, North Cotabato on March 21, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
2025.03.20.001

Not clear. Civilians surrendered five M1 Garands, five "converted" M14s, two Mossin Nagants, two shotugns, one craft rifle, one M16A1, and one M4 rifle to 33IB in Brgy Zapakan, Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur on March 20, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 31, 2025 at 4:11 AM
2025.03.19.001

Residents of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur surrendered one M79 grenade launcher, one 60mm mortar, and two M1 Garand rifles to the 601st Infantry Brigade on March 19, the unit reported on Facebook. The surrender was part of the small arms and light weapons (SALW) program.
March 31, 2025 at 4:08 AM
MNLF fighters held a ceremony marking the 57th anniversary of the armed group in Brgy Lower Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on March 18, the DXMY 90.9 Cotabato Facebook page reported.

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DXMY 90.9 Cotabato
MNLF Misuari Wing ginunita ang 'Shuhada Day' kasabay ng ika-57 anibersaryo! Muling nagkita ang mga miyembro ng Moro National Liberation Front o MNLF sa liderato ni Founding Chairman Prof. Nur...
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March 31, 2025 at 4:07 AM
2025.03.17.002

Marine Battalion Landing Team 2 seized two M16 assault rifles, one M203 grenade launcher, two pistols, ammo, magazines, and IEDs following a clash with DI/ISEAP militants in Sitio Palao, Brgy Barira, Barira, Maguindao del Norte on March 17, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 31, 2025 at 4:07 AM
2025.03.17.001

90th Infantry Battalion seized one M16, one M653, and four M14 rifles following a clash with with DI/ISEAP militants in Brgy Kapinpilan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on March 17, the unit reported on Facebook. Troops detained two militants.

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90th Infantry Bigkis Lahi Battalion
“MGA MATATAAS NA KALIBRE NG ARMAS, PAMPASABOG AT MGA GAMIT PANDIGMA NAKOMPISKA, MGA MYEMBRO NG TERORISTANG GRUPO NA-NEUTRALISA SA OPERASYON NG KASUNDALUHAN SA BAYAN NG AMPATUAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR”.....
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March 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
PNP upgrades its licensing system's cybersecurity after a significant hack several months ago. Upgrades include anti-malware protection, web monitoring, activity tracking, device control, firewalls, intrusion prevention and two-factor authentication.

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PNP upgrades gun licensing system
Following a cyber attack in May last year, the firearm licensing system of the Philippine National Police (PNP) has been strengthened into an advanced and fortified platform.
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March 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
UEM/stockpile safety incident. Troops destroyed unexploded aircraft munitions at the crash site of a FA-50 fighter jet near Mt. Kalatungan, Bukidnon, the Philippine Star reported on March 12.

Source: www.philstar.com/nation/2025/...
Crashed fighter jet’s ammunition detonated
The military has subjected to controlled detonation the unused ammunition, explosives and certain parts of the FA-50 fighter jet that crashed in Bukidnon.
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March 23, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Not SALW-related, but interesting account of maritime trafficking routes connecting Mindanao with mainland Southeast Asia. This case involved three Philippine nationals who were tricked into working at a Chinese-run scam center in Cambodia.

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National Bureau of Investigation
𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 On 11 March 2025, the National Bureau of Investigation received a video message and several photographs of three Filipino nationals who claimed to be in Cambodia and...
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March 23, 2025 at 9:58 PM
2025.03.08.001

16th Infantry Battalion seized five M16A1 assault rifles, one M1 carbine, one shotgun, one rifle grenade, 13 IEDs, mags, and ammo from an NPA arms cache in Brgy Malatap, Labo, Camarines Norte on March 9, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 23, 2025 at 8:50 PM
2025.03.14.002

Four DI-MG/ISEAP militants surrendered a craft RPG, pistol, 9mm handgun, and M4 rifle to the 64th Infantry Battalion in Brgy Matalin, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on March 13, the unit reported on Facebook.

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64th Infantry "Knights" Battalion
A Bold Step Toward Lasting Peace: Four (4) Members of the DI-MG Surrender Malabang, Lanao del Sur — In a remarkable and transformative moment for security forces in Lanao del Sur, four (4)...
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March 23, 2025 at 8:22 PM
2025.03.14.001

16 former militants surrendered their weapons to the 601st Infantry brigade in Brgy Buayan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on March 14, the unit reported on Facebook.

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601st Infantry Unifier Brigade
16 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐚 𝐤𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐥, 𝐢𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐠 601𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞 Tingnan | 14, 2025, Headquarters 601st Infantry (UNIFIER) Brigade, 6ID, PA, Brgy...
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March 23, 2025 at 8:11 PM
2025.03.13.002

Troops seized four assault rifles and one IED following a clash with about 20 NPA fighters in Sitio Kalubog, Brgy Iba, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon on March 10, the Philippine Star reported.
March 23, 2025 at 7:56 PM
2025.03.13.001

6ID reported mutliple incidents in Maguindanao del Sur on March 12-13 on Facebook. Troops seized two M14 rifles in Barangay Duaminanga, Datu Piang. An image showed the rifles.

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March 23, 2025 at 7:20 PM
2025.03.12.001

Five BIFF members surrendered an M16 assault rifle, an M4, one M1 Garand, one 'sniper rifle,' and one 'uzi' submachine gun to the 90IB in Brgy Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Dur on March 11, the unit reported on Facebook.

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90th Infantry Bigkis Lahi Battalion
“LIMANG (5) MIYEMBRO NG BIFF/DAULAH ISLAMIYAH, NAGBALIK-LOOB – MGA ARMAS, ISINUKO SA PAMAHALAAN” DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – Limang (5) aktibong miyembro ng Bangasamoro Islamic...
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March 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
UEM/stockpile safety incident. Two soldiers were injured when a 40mm HEDP grenade exploded as they were burning dry leaves at their base in Brgy Bohelebung, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan.

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2 soldiers hurt in ‘accidental’ explosion at Basilan patrol base
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Two soldiers were injured in an explosion at a patrol base in Basilan province on Tuesday afternoon, police reported Wednesday. Col. Cerrazid Umabong, Basilan police director, said th...
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March 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Interesting incident. A woman alleged that NAIA airport security officials tried to extort her by falsely claiming they found a bullet casing in her bag as she boarded a flight. They apparently tried to solicit a bribe so that she could catch her flight.

Source: tribune.net.ph/2025/03/10/d...
DoTr fires 3 NAIA personnel over ‘tanim-bala’ incident
Three personnel of the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) have been dismissed after being implicated in a “tanim bala” scheme at Ninoy Aquino Internationa
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March 16, 2025 at 9:15 PM
2025.03.09.001

79IB seized one M16 rifle, one pistol, one hand grenade, five 40mm HEDP grenades, and mags following an encounter with NPA insurgents in Hacienda Paraiso, Brgy. Caduha-an, Cadiz City, Negros Occidental on March 8, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
2025.03.06.001

An NPA member surrendered two "rifle propelled grenades" and one IED to police in Bulan, Sorsogon on March 4, the PNP Sorsogon Police Provincial Office reported on Facebook.

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March 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
2025.03.05.002

Police seize a grenade, revolver, and craft handgun when they arrested a suspect in Brgy Cabungahan, Maayon, Capiz on March 5, the PNP PRO 6 reported on Facebook.

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March 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
2025.03.05.001

The 401st Infantry Brigade seized one M16 assault rifle and one "AR18" rifle following an encounter with NPA militants in Brgy Magsaysay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur on March 4, the unit reported on Facebook. Troops killed one NPA fighter.

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401st Infantry "Unite N Fight" Brigade, Philippine Army
PRESS RELEASE March 05, 2025 CMO Officer: CPT ARC F JAYSON (INF) PA Contact Number: 09541856602 (HOTLINE NUMBER) FB Page: 401st Infantry “Unite N’ Fight” Brigade, Philippine Army 1 CNT Neutralized,....
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March 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
2025.03.04.001

Former MILF members and local residents surrendered their weapons to the 40th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Ladtingan, Pikit, Cotabato Province on March 4, the unit reported on Facebook.
March 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
2025.02.27.003

Police seized a grenade, revolver, two pen guns, and ammo when they arrested three suspected theives in Paranaque City, Metro Manila on Feb 26, the Manila Bulletin reported. The arrest took place after the suspects apparently robbed a restaurant.

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March 9, 2025 at 10:36 PM
2025.02.27.002

Four members of a "local terrorist group" surrendered one M16A1 rifle, two M1 Garands, and one M203 grenade launcher to the 601IBde in Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur on Feb 27, the unit reported on Facebook.

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March 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
2025.02.27.001

41 BIFF members surendered their weapons to the 92nd Infantry Battalion in Brgy Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on Feb 27, the unit reported on Facebook.

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March 9, 2025 at 10:22 PM