| Country: | Philippines |
| Details of Formation: | The group was established in 1985 by a religious Marcos supporter called Butok in cooperation with a retired Philippine Army Colonel. |
| Details of Termination: | Through Executive Order No. 275, President Aquino dissolved all paramilitary units from 15 July 1987 onwards. As there is no (pro-government) evidence for the Manticao Village Defence Force after this order, the PGM is regarded as banned/dissolved. |
| Purpose: | The group’s purpose was to fight communist rebels. |
| Organisation: | The force is organised by retired Philippine Army Colonel Disodao Ratunil. |
| Weapons and Training: | Members received six days of military instructions. They used American-made weapons of World War II or earlier. |
| Size: | Butok had more than 200 adult followers out of which around a sixth were members of the Manticao Village Defence Force. |
| Reason for Membership: | Members first began to follow Butok, who was known for his teachings and reputed prowess as a healer. With Butok’s support, some followers were then recruited into the Village Defence Force. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | -- |
| Other Information: | -- |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD |