1102nd Infantry "Ganarul" Brigade

05/10/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || ‘𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥’ 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫

THE 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade (1102Bde) welcomed back its first commander, retired Major General Peter Angelo Ramos, now president and chief executive officer of the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (AFPMBAI), during his visit to Camp AKA on Saturday, October 3, 2025.

Camp AKA (Abdurahman L. Arbison) houses the 1102de headquarters in Bual village, Luuk, Sulu.

Ramos, who led the brigade when it was organized in February 2019, returned to the unit seven years later as part of his visit to strengthen cooperation on personnel welfare, organizational readiness and capability development.

The visit included the ceremonial turnover of information and communications technology (ICT) equipment donated by AFPMBAI to the brigade.

The equipment is expected to improve the unit’s communication, information management and administrative capabilities.

Ramos also joined a tree-planting activity, underscoring the shared commitment of AFPMBAI and the brigade to environmental stewardship.

During an executive session, Ramos, accompanied by his wife, Carmina Ramos, and other members of his party, met with brigade officials to discuss matters of mutual interest, particularly the welfare of military personnel and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between AFPMBAI and the unit.

He was received by Colonel Alex Gagula, deputy brigade commander, along with officers and enlisted personnel.

Gagula conveyed the brigade’s appreciation for Ramos and AFPMBAI’s continuing support.

Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, 1102Bde commander, said Ramos’ return was a meaningful reminder of the unit’s beginnings during a challenging period in Sulu, when government forces were intensifying operations against terrorist threats.

“Major General Ramos helped lay the foundation of this Brigade during those formative years. We are honored to welcome him back and grateful that, through AFPMBAI, he continues to support the welfare and capabilities of our soldiers,” Delos Santos said in a statement Monday, October 5.

The 1102Bde, established amid intensive security operations in Sulu, has since expanded its focus to sustaining peace through community engagement, partnerships with local stakeholders and support for peace and development initiatives.

Delos Santos noted the visit reaffirmed the enduring ties between Ramos and the brigade he first led while strengthening the partnership between AFPMBAI and the 1102Bde in supporting troops serving in Sulu.

Source: SunStar Zamboanga

THE 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade (1102Bde) welcomed back its first commander, retired Major General Peter Angelo Ramos, now president and chief executive o

04/10/2026

Community Vigilance Leads to Apprehension of Nine Suspected Cyanide Fishers in Sulu

The vigilance of barangay officials and residents, supported by the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police (PNP), led to the apprehension of nine individuals allegedly engaged in cyanide fishing in the coastal waters of Barangay Capual, Omar, Sulu, on September 27, 2026.

Lt. Col. Dante Mantes, Commanding Officer of the 101st Infantry “Sajahitra” Battalion, said a concerned citizen alerted authorities about suspected illegal fishing activities in Sitio Taluk-Taluk. Acting on the report, troops from Bravo Company, led by 1st Lt. Gian Roi E. Bartolata, coordinated with the Omar Municipal Police Station and proceeded to the area with police personnel led by PCpt Alkheen Puddin and members of the Barangay Peace Action Team (BPAT).

The joint team apprehended nine individuals allegedly using a compressor for cyanide fishing. Authorities also confiscated two motorized civilian boats and fishing equipment reportedly used in the illegal activity.

The apprehended individuals and confiscated equipment were turned over to the Omar Municipal Police Station for investigation and appropriate legal action.

Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino P. Delos Santos, Commander of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade, commended the barangay officials and residents for their active role in protecting their community and coastal resources.

“This is community-based peace and security in action,” Delos Santos said, emphasizing that the active participation of residents, barangay leaders, law enforcement agencies, and security forces strengthens efforts to maintain peace and order, protect livelihoods and natural resources, and build resilient communities.

The 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade continues to strengthen partnerships with local government units, law enforcement agencies, barangay leaders, and residents in support of sustainable peace, environmental protection, and community resilience across Sulu.

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04/10/2026

Resident Voluntarily Turns Over M14 R***e, Am******on in Sulu

A concerned resident of Barangay Bas Lugus voluntarily surrendered an M14 r***e, one magazine, and three rounds of 7.62mm live am******on to the 104th Infantry Battalion on October 2, 2026, reinforcing community support for the 1102th Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade’s Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) Campaign.

Troops from the 104th Infantry Battalion Headquarters and Bravo Company, led by 1st Lt. Jaythron L. Dumaga, facilitated the turnover, with Barangay Chairwoman Nursalima Asaali accompanying the resident.

Lt. Col. Joelito L. Guanzon, Commanding Officer of the 104th Infantry Battalion, said the voluntary surrender demonstrates the continued cooperation of local officials and residents in reducing loose fi****ms and protecting the peace in their communities.

Under Lt. Col. Guanzon’s leadership, the battalion continues to implement the RFGFPCC Campaign, a peace and security initiative of the 1102th Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade anchored on the LGU-led, Security Sector-Supported, and Community-Based (LSC) Framework. The framework empowers local governments and communities to address rido, reduce loose fi****ms, and strengthen community ownership of peace.

Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino P. Delos Santos, Commander of the 1102th Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade, welcomed the new battalion commander’s commitment to sustain the campaign and preserve its gains.

“The strength of the RFGFPCC Campaign lies in the ownership of our LGUs and communities. Leadership may change, but our commitment to sustain the peace must remain,” Brig. Gen. Delos Santos said.

The 1102th Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade will continue working with local governments, communities, and partner stakeholders to sustain community-based peace initiatives, reduce loose fi****ms, and preserve the hard-earned peace and security gains in Sulu.

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03/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 “𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥” 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬

Luuk, Sulu — The 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade welcomed back its first commander, retired Maj. Gen. Peter Angelo L. Ramos, now President and Chief Executive Officer of the Armed Forces and Police Mutual Benefit Association, Inc. (AFPMBAI), during his visit to the Brigade Headquarters at Camp AKA, Barangay Bual, Luuk, Sulu, on October 3, 2026.

Retired Maj. Gen. Ramos holds a significant place in the history of the Ganarul Brigade, having served as its first Brigade Commander when the unit was organized in February 2019, at the height of the government’s anti-terrorism campaign in Sulu. Established during a critical period in the province’s security landscape, the Brigade played an important role in supporting operations against terrorist threats while working closely with local government units, communities, and other stakeholders to help restore peace and stability.

Retired Maj. Gen. Ramos return seven years later carried particular significance as the Brigade continues to build on the foundations laid during its formative years. From its beginnings amid intensive security operations, the Ganarul Brigade has progressively strengthened its emphasis on sustaining peace through community engagement, partnership with local stakeholders, and support to peace and development initiatives across its area of responsibility.

Accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Carmina Ramos, and party, retired Maj. Gen. Ramos was received by Col. Alex H. Gagula, Deputy Brigade Commander, together with officers and enlisted personnel of the Ganarul Brigade.

As part of the visit, retired Maj. Gen. Ramos participated in a tree-planting activity, symbolizing his lasting connection with the Brigade he once led and the shared commitment of AFPMBAI and the unit to environmental stewardship.

During an executive session, the visiting party and Brigade leadership discussed matters of mutual interest, particularly personnel welfare and opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between AFPMBAI and the Ganarul Brigade.

Highlighting the visit was the ceremonial turnover of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) equipment donated by AFPMBAI to the Brigade. The equipment will enhance the unit’s communication, information management, and administrative capabilities in support of its mission.

Col. Gagula, on behalf of Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino P. Delos Santos, Commander of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade, expressed the Brigade’s gratitude to retired Maj. Gen. Ramos and AFPMBAI for their continued support and commitment to the welfare of military personnel.

Brig. Gen. Delos Santos also underscored the significance of retired Maj. Gen. Ramos’ return to the unit he first led, noting that the visit served as a meaningful reminder of the Brigade’s beginnings and its continuing journey in serving the people of Sulu.

“The Ganarul Brigade was organized during a challenging period in Sulu, when our troops and communities were confronting serious terrorist threats. Maj. Gen. Ramos helped lay the foundation of this Brigade during those formative years. Today, we are honored to welcome him back and grateful that, through AFPMBAI, he continues to support the welfare and capabilities of our soldiers,” Brig. Gen. Delos Santos said.

Also present during the activity were Cpt. Zaldy Mark F. Encina, Operations Officer; 1st Lt. Rexyllwyn O. Eson, Logistics Officer; 1st Lt. Hazel F. Calina, Civil-Military Operations Officer; 2nd Lt. Ana Sophia L. Borromeo, Signal Officer; and TSg Luisito F. Leones, Brigade Sergeant Major.

The visit reaffirmed the enduring bond between the Ganarul Brigade and its first commander while further strengthening the partnership between the Brigade and AFPMBAI in advancing personnel welfare, organizational readiness, and sustained support to troops serving in Sulu.

03/10/2026

BAGONG KUMANDER NG 104IB, PINAIIGTING ANG KAMPANYA PARA SA KAPAYAPAAN SA SULU

Boluntaryong isinuko ng isang residente ng Barangay Bas Lugus, Lugus, Sulu, ang isang M14 r***e, isang magazine at tatlong bala ng 7.62mm am******on noong Biyernes, Oktubre 2, 2026.

Bahagi ito ng pinaigting na kampanya para sa kapayapaan ng 1102nd Infantry Brigade sa ilalim ng bagong talagang kumander ng 104th Infantry Battalion o 104IB na si Lieutenant Colonel Joelito Guanzon.

Ayon kay Guanzon, pinangunahan ng mga tauhan ng battalion headquarters at Bravo Company, sa pamumuno ni 1st Lieutenant Jaythron Dumaga, ang proseso ng pagsuko ng nasabing armas.

Personal itong isinuko ng residente sa himpilan ng batalyon, sa presensya ni Barangay Chairperson Nursalima Asaali.

Bahagi ang hakbang na ito ng Rido-Free, Gun-Free and Peace-Centered Community Campaign, na naglalayong mabawasan ang mga hindi lisensiyadong armas, maiwasan ang mga alitan ng mga angkan o rido, at mapalakas ang pakikilahok ng mga komunidad sa pagpapanatili ng kapayapaan.

Ayon kay Guanzon, patunay ang boluntaryong pagsuko ng armas sa patuloy na pakikipagtulungan ng mga opisyal ng barangay at mga residente upang mapanatili ang katahimikan at seguridad sa kanilang mga lugar.

Samantala, malugod namang tinanggap ni Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, kumander ng 1102nd Infantry Brigade, ang pangako ni Guanzon na ipagpapatuloy ang kampanya para sa kapayapaan sa ilalim ng kanyang pamumuno sa 104IB.

Binigyang-diin ni Delos Santos na mahalaga ang pakikiisa ng mga lokal na pamahalaan at mga komunidad upang mapanatili ang mga nakamit na tagumpay sa pagsusulong ng kapayapaan sa Sulu.

Tiniyak din nito ang patuloy na pakikipagtulungan ng kanilang mga yunit, lokal na pamahalaan at iba pang katuwang upang mapanatili ang seguridad at mga programang pangkapayapaan sa lalawigan.
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02/10/2026

𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 || 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟎𝟒𝐈𝐁 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐥𝐮 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧

A RESIDENT Bas Lugus village, Lugus, Sulu, voluntarily surrendered an M14 r***e, a magazine and three rounds of 7.62-millimeter am******on on Friday, October 2, 2026, as the newly installed commander of the 104th Infantry Battalion (104IB) stepped up efforts to sustain the 1102nd Infantry Brigade’s peace campaign.

Lieutenant Colonel Joelito Guanzon, commander of the 104IB, said troops from the battalion headquarters and Bravo Company, led by 1st Lieutenant Jaythron Dumaga, facilitated the surrender of the fi***rm.

The resident, accompanied by Lugus Village Chairperson Nursalima Asaali, voluntarily turned over the fi***rm and am******on to the battalion, according to Guanzon.

The surrender of the fi***rm forms part of the brigade’s Rido-Free, Gun-Free and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) Campaign, which seeks to reduce loose fi****ms, prevent clan conflicts or rido, and strengthen community participation in maintaining peace.

Guanzon said the surrender of fi***rm reflected the continuing cooperation of village officials and residents in removing loose fi****ms and protecting peace gains in their communities.

The campaign is anchored on the LGU-led, Security Sector-Supported and Community-Based (LSC) Framework, which puts local governments and communities at the center of efforts to resolve rido, reduce loose fi****ms and strengthen local ownership of peace initiatives.

Brigadier General Alaric Avelino Delos Santos, commander of the 1102nd Infantry Brigade, welcomed Guanzon’s commitment to continue the campaign under his leadership of the 104IB.

“The strength of the RFGFPCC Campaign lies in the ownership of our LGUs and communities. Leadership may change, but our commitment to sustain the peace must remain,” Delos Santos said in a statement.

He added that continued voluntary surrender of loose fi****ms showed growing cooperation among communities, local governments and security forces under the LSC Framework.

He said they would continue working with subordinate units, local governments and other partners to sustain community-based peace initiatives and preserve Sulu’s peace and security gains.

Source: SunStar Zamboanga

A RESIDENT Bas Lugus village, Lugus, Sulu, voluntarily surrendered an M14 r***e, a magazine and three rounds of 7.62-millimeter am******on on Friday, October 2,

02/10/2026

The Officers and enlisted personnel of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade extend its warmest congratulations to Vice Governor Abdusakur M. Tan on his donning and oath-taking as Commodore of the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary (PCGA).

May this milestone further strengthen our shared commitment to maritime safety, peace, security, and sustainable development in Sulu.

Congratulations, Commodore Abdusakur M. Tan, Sir!

02/10/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 || 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝟏𝟎𝟒𝐈𝐁 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟏𝟏𝟎𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 “𝐆𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐥” 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞’𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧

Luuk, Sulu — The 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade’s Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) Campaign continues to gain ground under the new leadership of the 104th Infantry Battalion, as another concerned resident voluntarily handed over a fi***rm in Barangay Bas Lugus, Lugus, Sulu, on October 2, 2026.

Lt. Col. Joelito L. Guanzon, Commanding Officer of the 104th Infantry Battalion, reported that troops from the battalion headquarters, together with personnel of Bravo Company led by 1st Lt. Jaythron L. Dumaga, facilitated the formal hand-over of a fi***rm by a concerned resident of Barangay Bas Lugus.

Lt. Col. Guanzon narrated that the concerned resident, accompanied by Barangay Chairwoman Nursalima Asaali, voluntarily handed over one M14 r***e, one magazine, and three rounds of 7.62mm live am******on to the 104th Infantry Battalion.

Lt. Col. Guanzon said the voluntary hand-over reflects the continuing cooperation of barangay officials and residents in reducing the presence of loose fi****ms and preserving the peace already achieved in their communities.

Under Lt. Col. Guanzon’s leadership, the 104th Infantry Battalion continues to advance the RFGFPCC Campaign, a peace and security model conceptualized and championed by the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade. Anchored on the LGU-led, Security Sector-Supported, and Community-Based (LSC) Framework, the campaign places local governments and communities at the forefront of resolving rido, reducing loose fi****ms, and strengthening community ownership of peace.

Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino P. Delos Santos, Commander of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade, welcomed the new battalion commander’s commitment to carry forward the campaign and sustain its gains at the community level.

“The strength of the RFGFPCC Campaign lies in the ownership of our LGUs and communities. Leadership may change, but our commitment to sustain the peace must remain. We will continue working with our local leaders and the people to preserve the gains we have collectively achieved,” Brig. Gen. Delos Santos said.

Brig. Gen. Delos Santos added that the continued voluntary hand-over of loose fi****ms reflects the growing trust and cooperation among communities, local government units, and the security sector under the LSC Framework.

The 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade remains committed to strengthening the RFGFPCC Campaign with its subordinate units and partner stakeholders, ensuring continuity of its community-based peace initiatives and preserving the hard-earned peace and security gains in Sulu.

02/10/2026

During his recent visit to Sulu, DND Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. emphasized that the province’s path toward development depends on sustaining stable internal peace and security, strong local leadership, and continued investments in infrastructure, power, and connectivity.

The Defense Chief underscored that maintaining peace and security is essential to advancing Sulu's development and progress.