ISULAN, Oct. 10 -- Government troops recovered and disposed of anti-tank rockets and rifle grenades found inside a residential compound here Thursday, the Army reported Friday.

Brig. Gen. Michael Santos, commander of the Army's 603rd Infantry Brigade, said the 7th Infantry Battalion (7IB) responded to a civilian tip about the presence of possible explosives in the lot area of a certain Mutin Ali in Sitio Kimondo, Barangay Lagandang.

Upon validation, soldiers, in coordination with personnel of the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal, the Operational Center - Explosive Hazard Management Response, and the Joint Peace Security Team, conducted a clearing operation.

Lt. Col. Tristan Vallescas, 7IB commander, said the search resulted in the reco...