PHTwo soldiers were among five people injured in a grenade attack near Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, on July 18, 2026. The incident occurred when unidentified individuals threw a grenade at a military truck traveling through Barangay Poblacion. The attack took place on the third day of a regional gun ban ahead of the September 14 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. Local authorities, including police and emergency services, responded promptly and transported the injured to a medical facility. This location had previously seen an attack on the mayor's vehicle in January, which resulted in minor injuries to his security detail. Three suspects were later killed by police and military forces, while a fourth surrendered.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual account of the grenade attack without overtly favoring any political side. It includes information about the timing of the attack relative to the election gun ban but does not take a stance on the political implications or assign blame to specific groups. The report is
