18/08/2026
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Luuk, Sulu โ Reinforcing a unified approach to territorial defense and community security, the 1102nd Infantry โGanarulโ Brigade, Local Government Unit of Luuk, and partner government agencies strengthened their collective defense readiness during the opening of the Inter-Agency Territorial Defense Operations Exercise (IA-TDOX) OPLAN โAYARAN LUPAHSUGโ 01-2026 on August 18, 2026, at Camp AKA, Barangay Bual, Luuk, Sulu.
The exercise brings together the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, LGU offices, health and disaster response agencies, barangay officials, and other stakeholders to enhance inter-agency coordination, interoperability, and collective preparedness in responding to potential territorial defense and security challenges.
Hon. Marijhun G. Arbison, Vice Mayor of Luuk, delivered the welcome remarks and emphasized the importance of sustained cooperation among the local government, security sector, government agencies, and communities in protecting the municipality and ensuring the safety of its people.
The opening ceremony was led by Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino P. Delos Santos, Commander of the 1102nd Infantry โGanarulโ Brigade, together with Col. Alex H. Gagula, Deputy Brigade Commander; Lt. Col. Rolando T. Granados, Acting Commanding Officer of the 21st Infantry โInvincibleโ Battalion; and representatives from the Philippine Air Force, PNP, PCG, BFP, Rural Health Unit, Luuk District Hospital, DILG, MSWDO, MDRRMO, Municipal Tourism Office, and other participating agencies.
Barangay Chairpersons from Lianutan, Tandu-Bato, Tubig Putih, Lambago, Bual, Kanmindus, Tulayan, Guimbaon, and Kanbulak also participated, underscoring the critical role of local communities in building a responsive and resilient territorial defense posture.
The program included the presentation of participating units and agencies, statement of purpose, presentation of the evaluation team, and the final exercise and safety briefing facilitated by Cpt. Kesley Jon Rey N. Maligro. An audiovisual presentation depicting the simulated enemy situation, headline news, exercise scenario, and preparations undertaken by participating agencies established a common operational picture before the exercise commenced.
In his message, Brig. Gen. Delos Santos stressed that collective defense readiness depends on the ability of all concerned agencies and communities to operate as one cohesive team under a common understanding and shared purpose.
โTerritorial defense is a shared responsibility. IA-TDOX allows us to test not only our individual capabilities, but more importantly, our ability to coordinate, communicate, and respond as one team. By bringing together the LGU, security sector, government agencies, and our communities, we are building a stronger and more resilient defense posture for Luuk and Sulu,โ Brig. Gen. Delos Santos said.
Brig. Gen. Delos Santos subsequently declared IA-TDOX OPLAN โAYARAN LUPAHSUGโ 01-2026 officially open, signaling the start of activities designed to validate inter-agency coordination mechanisms, clarify roles and responsibilities, strengthen command and control, and enhance the interoperability of participating agencies.
The IA-TDOX reflects the continuing commitment of the Ganarul Brigade and its partners to an LGU-led, Security Sector-Supported, and Community-Based approach to security, integrating the capabilities of government agencies and the strength of local communities toward a more prepared, resilient, and secure Sulu.
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