Civilians surrender guns, explosive to Army in Maguindanao town

COTABATO CITY – Civilians and local officials in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte, surrendered 10 assorted high-powered firearms and a fragmentation grenade, an indication that the Army campaign against loose firearms is gaining headway. Talitay Mayor Sedik Ameril said civilians and village officials turned over the weapons to the local government in support of the military’s