SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao: Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), who were on the frontline during the five-month offensive against Islamic State-inspired terrorists in Marawi City, were cited for gallantry on Saturday.

Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) awarded the Gold Cross to 18 personnel of the 2nd and 3rd Scout Ranger Battalions and Joint Task Group Bakal.

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