Army Probes Alleged Armed Extortion Along South Cotabato-Davao Sur Border
The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division has launched an investigation into reports of armed extortionists targeting indigenous communities near the South Cotabato–Davao del Sur border. Troops from the 39th Infantry Battalion are currently operating in the area.
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