Six more Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters surrendered to Philippine Army units Thursday afternoon.
7th Civil Relations Group commander Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said the surrender occurred at 4 p.m.
He added that the MNLF fighters were "very hungry and without ammunition."
"Six followers of Misuari surrendered to the Army at around 4 p.m. yesterday. They were very hungry and without ammunition. Kudos!" Cabunoc said on his Twitter account.
He added Misuari's men are now "fighting as individuals."
"Some of Misuari's men appear leaderless. Six of them opted to surrender yesterday afternoon," he said.
"We gladly welcome those who surrender. But, they must be ready to face the criminal cases that would be filed against them," Cabunoc pointed out.
He added the military will respect "hors d combat," or those who cannot fight anymore, as provided by International Humanitarian Law.
But he also maintained the soldiers are committed to protect hostages from harm as well.
Earlier, Cabunoc said many of MNLF fighters' had abandoned their firearms and are trying to pass themselves off as civilians to elude arrest.
But he also warned residents that Misuari's followers, while now without heavy weapons, should still be considered very dangerous.
Meanwhile, Cabunoc said the two injured in Friday's fighting were soldiers.
This took place around 7 a.m. during government clearing operations in Barangays Sta. Catalina and Sta. Barbara.
Also, a fire was reported in Barangay Rio Hondo, a coastal area in the city.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=567820
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