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Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2026

Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – February 2026

In February 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded two Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents: a military encounter in Sulu and an assassination in Maguindanao del Norte.

Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2026

Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – January 2026

In January 2026, PSA Intelligence recorded eight violent incidents involving armed clashes and assassination attacks. Most were carried out by unidentified gunmen, with others linked to Maute and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters.

Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2025

Islamist Insurgency and Terrorism Report – December 2025

In December 2025, PSA Intelligence recorded five Islamist insurgency-related violent incidents. There were two grenade attacks, two military encounters against members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters, and one armed clash between soldiers and Moro Islamic Liberation Front-linked militants.

2025 Philippines Annual Islamist Insurgency Report

2025 Philippines Annual Islamist Insurgency Report

PSA's 2025 Annual Islamist Insurgency Report examines the continued weakening of Islamist insurgent groups, with most violent incidents in 2024 stemming from military operations in BARMM.