Basilan Military Vows Enhanced Security After Series of Soldier Ambushes
The Western Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines has ordered intensified security operations and prevention of further ambushes in Basilan following two attacks on soldiers within three days. Commanders are tasked with producing results in pursuing the perpetrators within two weeks.
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