The Philippine Army reported an increase in voluntary firearm handovers in Sulu, with 95 weapons turned over since January under a community-led peace campaign.

The Army said the Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Communities initiative continues to gain traction as civilians surrender both high- and low-powered firearms. On 1 April, troops from the 104th and 21st Infantry Battalions facilitated the handover of three firearms in separate operations in Tapul and Panglima Estino towns.