The implementation of the Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) campaign of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade (1102Bde) continues to yield positive results as another firearm was handed over in its area of operations, officials said Monday, June 1, 2026.
Latest Firearm Surrender in Panamao
Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Borras, commander of the 21st Infantry Battalion, confirmed that a caliber .45 pistol was voluntarily surrendered in Barangay Parang Duyan, Panamao, Sulu on Sunday, May 31. This handover reinforces ongoing efforts to sustain peace and public safety in the second district of Sulu.
Borras explained that the 21st Infantry Battalion’s Charlie Company facilitated the voluntary turnover of the firearm as a result of sustained community engagement and close coordination with the police and the Local Government Unit of Panamao, all in support of the RFGFPCC campaign.
Growing Trust and Cooperation
The handover of the firearm reflects the growing trust and cooperation between the community and government stakeholders. Since January 1, the RFGFPCC campaign of the 1102Bde has facilitated the recovery and handover of a total of 171 firearms in the second district of Sulu. This significant achievement contributes to the reduction of armed violence and the strengthening of community security.
Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the 1102Bde, commended the collaborative efforts of the military, police, local government officials, and community leaders in advancing the objectives of the RFGFPCC campaign.
“The continued handover of loose firearms is a manifestation of the people’s support for peace and the rule of law. Every firearm recovered represents a potential act of violence prevented and another step toward a safer and more peaceful Sulu,” Delos Santos said in a statement.
He emphasized that through the RFGFPCC campaign, they will continue to work closely with all concerned stakeholders to build resilient and peace-centered communities across the province of Sulu.
