Davao Oriental is now insurgency-free! The commander of the Philippine Army announced that there are no further sights communist New People’s Army in the province.
Additional equipment for police. The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office received 10 sports utility vehicles worth PHP18 million from their provincial mayor.
Support to Zamboangueña weightlifters. The regional government in Zamboanga PHP1.5 million cash incentives to local weightlifters during the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships.