According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, civilians in Tacurong City voluntarily handed over weapons to an Army unit on Friday, November 6. The Philippine Daily Inquirer reported that the turnover took place during a ceremony in Barangay Tina, Tacurong City, in Sultan Kudarat. The event was held as part of activities marking the 27th founding anniversary of the Army unit involved. A total of twelve firearms of various types, along with other war materiel, were received by the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion. The report also identified Lt. Col. Raul Escat as the unit's commanding officer.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer.
