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Fired Up: 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion Confronts Local Terrorist Group
In the scorching heat of a Saturday afternoon, May 3, 2025, the 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion of the Philippine Army clashed with a local terrorist group in Barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur. Lt. Col. Al Victor C. Burkley, the commanding officer of the battalion, confirmed the combat patrol operation during which his troops were ambushed by these armed groups.
During the firefight, the military retaliated against the terrorists, resulting in a clear victory.
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In the subsequent clearing operation, soldiers seized one M14 rifle, two magazines, a bandolier, two .45 caliber pistols, and other assault gear[2][4]. Trace evidence also indicated that a member of the enemy squad was seriously wounded, as fragments of his blood were found nearby.
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The order for a pursuit operation against the terrorist group has been given by Brigadier General Jose Vladimir Cagara, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, and Brigadier General Edgar Catu, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade. All patrol bases in the surrounding Area of Operations have been alerted, and intelligence monitoring and checkpoint operations have been intensified.
Major General Donald M. Gumiran, commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), emphasized the military's determination to eradicate the presence of terrorist groups in the region.
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The division commander has also called on the public to collaborate with the authorities and provide information to speed up the operation against the captured members of the terrorist group[1].
(Note: The exact details of the seized items, such as the specific kinds and quantities of weapons, were not explicitly listed in the available reports, but they generally include firearms, explosives, and tactical equipment used in armed conflicts.)
- In the aftermath of the combat patrol operation in Barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, the 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion successfully seized military equipment such as M14 rifles, pistols, magazines, and other assault gear from the local terrorist group.
- Following the violent clash, the military has intensified intelligence monitoring and checkpoint operations in the surrounding area, as ordered by Brigadier Generals Jose Vladimir Cagara and Edgar Catu.
- During the firefight, traces of enemy blood were found nearby, indicating that a member of the terrorist group might have been seriously wounded.
- Major General Donald M. Gumiran, commander of the 6th Infantry Division and Joint Task Force Central (JTFC), has urged the public to collaborate with the authorities to provide information that could further the operation against the captured members of the terrorist group.
