Sultan Kudarat residents surrender 36 firearms, grenades to ArmyThe firearms and explosives surrendered by residents of Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, are now in the joint custody of the Army's 7th Infantry Battalion and 603rd Infantry Brigade. COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Villagers in upland agricultural enclaves in Bagumbayan town in Sultan Kudarat surrendered 38 firearms and 10 fragmentation grenades to an Army unit on Friday, December 19, in support of a regional military disarmament campaign. Cagara said the firearms and explosives were turned over by owners to the 7th IB through the joint intercession of its commanding officer, Lt. Col. Lt. Col. Tristan Rey Vallescas, Brig. Gen. Michael Santos, commander of the 603rd Infantry Brigade, municipal and barangay officials in Bagumbayan. “We appreciate the gesture of the owners of the firearms and grenades.

Source: Philippine Star December 20, 2025 12:44 UTC