Tag: 35th Infantry Battalion

10 Abu Sayyaf bandits killed in Sulu clash anew

(Eagle News)– Ten Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were killed during a clash with government troops in Patikul, Sulu over the weekend, Western Mindanao Command spokesperson Major Filemon Tan said Monday (December 12). Troops of the 35th Infantry Battalion under the Joint Task Force Sulu led by Lt. Col. Vladimir Lenos Villanueva were conducting military operations when they encountered at least 150 ASG bandits in the area. The heavy firefight also hurt 21 soldiers,19 of […]

2 more Abu Sayyaf bandits gunned down in Sulu clash

(Eagle News)– Two more Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members were killed on Tuesday (September 6) after a firefight with government troops in Patikul, Sulu. 30 ASG bandits were engaged by troops from 35th Infantry Battalion and 21st Infantry Battalion. The bandits were retreating away from an earlier firefight with the 45th Infantry Battalion when they were cornered by the other two. The clash lasted for half an hour. According to witnesses, two dead ASG rebels […]