BUTUAN CITY, Nov. 18 -- Army troops recovered two anti-personnel mines planted near a civilian foot trail in Surigao del Sur, military officials reported Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2025).

The 75th Infantry Battalion discovered the explosives during a patrol on Nov. 15 in Barangay San Pedro, Marihatag town.

Lt. Col. Earl Pardillo, battalion commander, condemned the use of the mines, calling it a "grave violation of International Humanitarian Law."

"Even children could have been the victims," Pardillo said, noting the trail is regularly used by residents.

The recovered explosives are now in secure custody for disposal by Army ordnance teams.

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