Due to its security operations, the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) was able to restrict the movement and limit the capability of
the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and Rogue Moro National
Liberation Front Elements (RMEs) for creating havoc.
"The AFP has been successful in restricting the
movements and limiting the violent activities of the BIFF and RMEs that seek to
derail the implementation of the Bangsamoro Basic Law that will finally bring
lasting peace and development in Mindanao," AFP public affairs office
chief Lt. Col. Harold Cabunoc said.
He added that the AFP’s focused military operations against
the BIFF and RMEs from first quarter to third quarter 2014 has caused a
reduction in their manpower and armed capability.
A total of 84 BIFF members were neutralized, of which 81
were killed and three were apprehended/captured with 19 firearms seized by
government troops.
From the RMEs, four were apprehended/captured and six
surrendered with government troops gaining six firearms.
Since 2008 to 2013, a total of 42 provinces were declared
peaceful and ready for further development.
The normalization of the security situation in the said
provinces was a result of the AFP’s active cooperation and coordination with
law enforcement agencies particularly the Philippine National Police (PNP), and
continued engagements with local government units and other stakeholders.
In 2014, six provinces were added to the list namely;
Pampanga, Catanduanes, Negros Oriental, Palawan ,
Misamis Oriental, and Zamboanga Sibugay.
The AFP will continue both its focused military operations
and bayanihan activities in cooperation with other government and law
enforcement agencies and stakeholders so that the 28 remaining provinces
nationwide which need urgent normalization will be declared peaceful and ready
for further development before the year 2015 ends, Cabunoc said.
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