Lanao del Norte ambush signals return of extremism in Mindanao

THE ambush that killed four government soldiers in Lanao del Norte on Friday could signal a resurgence of violent extremism in Mindanao, a non-government group that gathers and analyzes climate and conflict data warned over the weekend. In a statement issued by the group Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA) said the attack, which authorities have … Read more

Manila Bulletin – PH Army identifies 4 fallen troops in Lanao del Norte ambush

Published Jan 24, 2026 05:14 pm The Philippine Army (PA) identified on Saturday, Jan. 24, the four soldiers who were killed in an ambush by suspected Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) remnants in Munai, Lanao del Norte. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, PA commanding general, said the slain soldiers were Staff Sergent Diosito Araya, of the 1st Civil-Military … Read more