Sixty-seven foreign nationals have been apprehended in joint operations against 17 illegal activities involving foreign nationals within the Area of Responsibility of the Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division, the Division said on Friday, November 13, 2026.
The Division cited the figures as Major General Alvin Luzon, commander of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, took part in the 4th Quarter CY 2026 Joint AFP-PNP-PCG Intelligence Committee (JAPPIC)-Region XI Periodic Status Report Validation Workshop at Pulis Bagani Hall, Police Regional Office XI, Camp Sgt. Quimtin M. Merecido, in Davao City.
Multi-Agency Workshop in Davao City
Upon his arrival, Luzon was welcomed by PRO XI Regional Director Police Brigadier General Benigno Guzman and accorded arrival honors, according to the Division.
The workshop highlighted inter-agency collaboration among the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, the Philippine Coast Guard, the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) and other partner agencies in intelligence sharing, threat assessment and coordinated security operations.
Security Gains and Foreign Interference
The 10th Infantry Division said the collaboration seeks to sustain the gains of Internal Security Operations in an insurgency-free Region XI while strengthening External Security Operations, particularly through environmental scanning and intelligence-driven initiatives to detect and address Foreign Interference and Malign Influence (FIMI). It said this collaboration has contributed to the successful joint operations that led to the 67 apprehensions.
Luzon Calls for Continued Vigilance
"We must not become complacent with the gains we have achieved. Sustaining peace and stability requires continuous vigilance, timely and evidence-based assessments, and proactive collaboration among all concerned agencies," Luzon said.
"The strength of our collective efforts lies not in what each agency accomplishes independently, but in how we work together toward a common purpose. By harmonizing our efforts, sharing verified information, and strengthening our partnership, we can sustain our security gains, protect our communities, and ensure lasting peace for the people of Davao Region," he added.
Luzon challenged the participants to go beyond routine reporting and to translate validated information into meaningful and actionable recommendations.
Photos: 10ID DPAO
Source: 10th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office