ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 14 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines' Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) has ordered troops in Basilan to intensify security operations and prevent another ambush following two attacks against soldiers in three days, giving commanders two weeks to produce results in pursuing the perpetrators.

Maj. Gen. Jose Vladimir Cagara, acting Westmincom commander, issued the directive after meeting leaders of the 11th Infantry Division (11ID), brigade commanders, and battalion commanders on Friday to assess the recent attacks and the overall security situation in their areas of responsibility.

Cagara ordered the troops to conduct pursuit operations, secure main supply routes, strengthen coordination with local governme...