The Philippine Army's 10th Infantry Division has reported a total of 341 former Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) personalities and supporters who have surrendered, along with 188 recovered firearms, as the Davao Region sustains its insurgency-free status heading into the close of 2026.
Major General Alvin Luzon, Commander of the 10th Infantry Division (10ID), presented these accomplishments during the 4th Quarter Full Council Meeting of the Regional Peace and Order Council XI (RPOC XI), held at the Arcadia Event Center in Davao City. The session was presided over by RPOC XI Chairperson Honorable Nelson Dayanghirang.
Thousands of Civil-Military Operations Logged Alongside Surrenders
According to the 10ID Public Affairs Office, Maj. Gen. Luzon delivered the Division's year-end performance report through an audio-visual presentation covering three operational areas: internal security operations, external security operations, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR).
The 10ID said the Division logged more than 24,000 Civil-Military Operations during the period, with the 341 surrenders and 188 recovered firearms cited as indicators of continued progress in upholding the Davao Region's insurgency-free standing.
940 Disaster Response Activities, Nearly 500,000 Persons Assisted
The 10ID press release also detailed an extensive humanitarian track record for the year. The Division conducted 940 HADR activities, fielding 196 Disaster Response Teams that collectively provided assistance to nearly 500,000 individuals.
The 10ID noted that these disaster response efforts are part of the Division's broader mandate to protect communities and contribute to regional development alongside its security functions.
Luzon Stresses Need for Inter-Agency Coordination
At the council meeting, Maj. Gen. Luzon emphasized that military operations alone are insufficient to sustain the security gains achieved in Davao Region. According to the 10ID press release, he stated that sustaining these gains "demands continuous operational readiness, strengthened inter-agency coordination, and the collective commitment of government agencies, local government units, and communities."
The Army commander also highlighted the need to maintain established peace and security mechanisms while building what he described as credible territorial defense capabilities and stronger disaster preparedness measures.
External Defense Readiness Featured in RPOC XI Briefing
The 10ID's presentation also addressed external security operations, with the Division citing growing efforts to strengthen external defense readiness in support of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' Comprehensive Archipelagic Defense Operations, according to the 10ID Public Affairs Office.
The 4th Quarter Full Council Meeting served as a forum for regional stakeholders to review the peace and order situation, assess accomplishments and ongoing initiatives, and reinforce collaborative strategies for the Davao Region, the 10ID said.
Whole-of-Nation Approach Underpins 10ID's Regional Partnerships
The 10ID reaffirmed its role within the RPOC XI framework as part of the government's Whole-of-Nation Approach. Photo captions released by the 10ID Division Public Affairs Office also showed Maj. Gen. Luzon in discussion with Mr. Ednar Dayanghirang, Regional Director of the Office of Civil Defense XI, on the sidelines of the meeting.
The Division said it remains committed to working with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure that peace gains are preserved and translated into lasting security and development for the people of Southeastern Mindanao.
Source: 10th Infantry Division Public Affairs Office