COTABATO CITY — Twelve assorted firearms and other war materiel were voluntarily surrendered to the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion. The turnover was done during a ceremony held in Barangay Tina, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat on Friday, November 6. The action is part of the Army unit’s 27th founding anniversary rites. Lt. Col. Raul Escat, commanding officer of the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion, said the surrendered items included three rocket-propelled grenade launchers, two 12-gauge shotguns, one M79 grenade launcher, a sniper rifle and five other assorted firearms, along with ammunition. Escat said the turnover supports the government’s Balik-Baril Program and Small Arms […]...

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