Manila, Sept. 18 -- Military authorities in Polomolok, South Cotabato have successfully resolved a long-standing family feud and collected unlicensed firearms from both sides in the area.

In a report on Thursday, Lt. Col. Erwin Felongco, commander of the Army's 38th Infantry Battalion (38IB), said they had facilitated the successful mediation between the Lacay and the Alab families, both settlers in Barangay Magsaysay, Polomolok town.

The peace covenant signing was held at the 38IB headquarters in Tupi, South Cotabato.

It was not clear what triggered the misunderstanding, but local officials said both sides had already "buried the hatchet."

Present were Brig. Gen. Omar Orozco, commander of the 1st Mechanized Brigade, and local officia...