ABOUT 43 high- and low-powered unlicensed firearms were surrendered by residents of Piagpao, Lanao del Sur, to the military on Friday afternoon. Mayor Ali Sumandar of Piagapo said he wants his town to be a “role model” by supporting the security sector in achieving peace. This was the second time that the residents of Piagapo surrendered loose firearms, with the first on October 17, 2017. Civilians were wondering why the people who just came out from the mosque would be subjected to a search. Please Duterte administration, check if the Army search in Masjid Bacolod Grande is legitimate,” it said.

Source: Manila Times March 17, 2018 15:56 UTC