8-hour gun battle erupts in Lanao

MediumEventPicong, Philippines
Satellite map of Picong, Philippines

An eight-hour firefight broke out in Picong, Lanao del Sur, between joint government forces and an armed clan during a clearing operation. Three soldiers were wounded and traffic on the national highway was paralysed.

Published
8 Nov 2026 · 16:30 UTC
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Source: manilatimes.net

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