02/06/2026
The 6th Civil-Military Operations (Kasangga) Battalion (6CMOBn), under the leadership of LTC Ronald E. Suscano, joins the people of Upi in celebrating the declaration of Stable Internal Peace and Security (Insurgency-Free) in the Municipality of Upi, Maguindanao del Norte. This remarkable achievement reflects the collective commitment of government agencies, security forces, local government units, development partners, and community stakeholders in fostering lasting peace, security, and sustainable development throughout the municipality.
The activity was graced by distinguished leaders, including Hon. Ma. Rona Cristina A. Piang-Flores, Municipal Mayor of Upi; PCOL George D. Bagundol, Provincial Director of the Maguindanao del Norte Police Provincial Office; COL Ruben G. Aquino, GSC (INF) PA, ADC, RRA, 6th Infantry Division, Philippine Army; LTC AERON T GUMABAO INF (GSC) PA, Commanding Officer of 57IB "Masikap" Battalion; Hon. Ramon Piang, Sr., Member of Parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA-BARMM); Mr. Aliuddin Haron, Head Secretariat of the Joint Normalization Committee-MILF; Mr. Ronnie Arap Jr., Project Specialist of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); Hon. Datu Tucao O. Mastura, Governor of Maguindanao del Norte. Their presence highlighted the strong partnership among stakeholders in sustaining peace gains and advancing a more secure, resilient, and prosperous future for the people of Upi and the Bangsamoro region.