The BIFM/BIFF is a break-

away group of the Moro

Islamic Liberation Front
(MILF).
● estimated strength - 1,700
● concentrated in Datu
Hoffer, Maguindanao.
● presently in a defensive
position after launching
offensives against
may renew its armed
operations after
abandoning a
commitment signed on
September 5, in reaction
to the following:
● the filing of criminal
charges against its
members;
● the continued presence
of MILF and government
forces in BIFF camps;
and,
● its leadership issued an
order to kill PNP
personnel involved in the
filing of cases against its
members.
● is incapable of sustained
armed engagements
against government
troops due to lack of
logistics and manpower.
● may shift from guerilla
warfare to terrorism.