Another Marine battalion to be deployed in SuluMANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Marines Corps (PMC) is sending another battalion to Sulu to help in the operations against Abu Sayyaf bandits in the province and nearby areas. Felix Serapio Jr., PMC spokesman, said the 8th Marine Battalion Landing Team (MBLT-8) is ready for deployment in Sulu after a nine-month training in Manila. “In line with the directive of President Duterte to finish the bandit group, the MBLT-8 will be deployed,” Serapio said. The Armed Forces of the Philippines had earlier deployed its newly activated 11th Infantry Brigade in Sulu. Aside from the MBLT-8, two battalions of the Philippine Marine Ready Force are also in Sulu.

Source: Philippine Star June 11, 2019 20:03 UTC