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Maguindanao del Sur residents surrender 13 rifles to Army
Thirteen M1 Garand rifles were voluntarily surrendered by residents to the Army's 33rd Infantry Battalion in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur.
The turnover of firearms occurred alongside the signing of a peace covenant by local candidates vying for elective positions in the upcoming May 2025 elections.
This initiative aims to ensure a peaceful electoral process in Mamasapano municipality.
The event was held at the 33rd IB's battalion command post and witnessed by local executives, religious leaders, and police officials.
The peace dialogue was a joint effort organized by Comelec officials in the Bangsamoro region, the Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Police Office, the Mamasapano Municipal Police Station, the Mayor of Mamasapano, and the commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade.
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Residents of Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 20 unlicensed rifles to the military as part of the government's Small Arms and Light Weapon Management Program.
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Local officials and citizens in Maguindanao del Sur have voluntarily surrendered 13 unlicensed firearms to the Army as part of an ongoing campaign against loose guns.
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