Articles by Naval Forces Western Mindanao


PN and PCG Assists Filipino Fishing Boat After Running Aground in Pag-Asa Island

Filipino Fishing Boat (FFB) Queen Lorena-1 was rescued and assisted by Philippine Navy (PN) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel deployed in Pag-asa Island on 11-March-2022. According to CAPT Jeorge G Sambilad, boat captain of the said FFB, the engine had minor derangement while making their way towards the sheltered port of Pag-asa Island. However, as they entered the said…


Naval Forces West Assists in Distribution of Galvanized Iron Sheets to Palawan

Navy’s operating forces in Palawan distributed hundreds of galvanized iron sheets to aid in rehabilitation of Typhoon Odette-affected areas. The Naval Forces West (NFW) together with Civil Military Operations Unit – West (CMOU-W), Naval Installation and Facilities-West (NIF-W), and Joint Task Force I-CARE, facilitated and assisted Lara’s Ark Foundation in the distribution of 580 pieces and 170 pieces of galvanized…


MARINES Facilitate the Surrender of 10 ASG Members and Supporters in Sulu

A total of ten (10) individuals surrendered to government authorities in Seit Lake, Poblacion l, Panamao Sulu on 23-April-2021. According to reports, of the ten (10) individuals, four (4) were identified to be regular members of the terrorist group under ASG sub-leader SABSIBAR BENCIO, and the others were ASG supporters, who are identified as: Marisa Marajan 35 years old, wife…


Joint Law Enforcement Operation Confiscates Illegal Drugs and Firearms

In Calarian, Zamboanga City, a Joint Law Enforcement Operation resulted to the confiscation of Methamphetamine Hydrochloride (Shabu), and recovery of Firearms in Barangay Tenan, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on 13-March 13-2019. The Joint Law Enforcement Troops were composed of: Naval Intelligence Support Unit – 63, Naval Intelligence and Security Group-Western Mindanao (NISG-WM); Provincial Intelligence Branch (PIB); Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit Zamboanga…