Another 72-hours have been granted to military forces
conducting pursuit and clearing operations against the Bangsamoro Islamic
Freedom Fighters (BIFF) in Maguindanao.
This was disclosed by Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
spokesperson Brig. Gen. Joselito Kakilala Sunday.
He added that the 72-hour extension was requested by 6th
Infantry Division Major Gen. Edmundo Pangilinan to ensure that the BIFF are
cleared from the towns comprising the "SPMS Box" area in Maguindanao.
These towns are Shariff Aguak, Pagatin (Datu Saudi),
Mamasapano and Salibo (Shariff Saydona).
The original 72-hour extension was supposed to end Saturday.
The offensive against the BIFF started last Feb. 25 when
BIFF members started occupying civilian communities in Maguindanao and North Cotabato .
As this develops, AFP public affairs chief Lt. Col. Harold
Cabunoc believes that the BIFF is now demoralized as they have been constantly
attacked by military forces for the past weeks.
It is also a possibility that the bandits are now running
out of ammunition as minimal losses have been incurred by the military.
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