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More Than 10 Army Battalions Join Massive Security Deployment for 2026 BARMM Elections
MAWAB, Davao de Oro — More than 10 Philippine Army infantry battalions are now part of the expanding security deployment for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections, adding thousands of soldiers to an election-security operation that also involves the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). The…
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Lamitan Police Probe Assault on Fish Vendor, Says Holdup Motive Not Yet Established
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Police are investigating an assault involving a fish vendor in Barangay Balas after the September 10, 2026 incident was initially described as a holdup allegedly carried out by a tricycle driver who reportedly struck the victim on the head. The victim was identified as Gamal Timol, a resident of Barangay Balas.…
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Son-in-Law of BARMM MP Candidate Shot in Lamitan Three Days Before Election
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — A 34-year-old businessman was shot by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Sitio Riverside, Barangay Matibay, Lamitan City, on Friday evening, September 11, just three days before the first BARMM Parliamentary Election scheduled for September 14. The victim was identified as Halid Dompol Mujanil, a resident of the area and reportedly the son-in-law of…
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MAKASAG Battalion Stands Ready to Secure 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections
TUAL, President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat — The 2nd Mechanized Infantry (MAKASAG) Battalion of the Philippine Army’s Armor (Pambato) Division is strengthening its preparations to support the security requirements of the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections within its area of responsibility. Under the leadership of Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Raul P.…
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Man from Shariff Aguak Killed in Shooting in Shariff Saydona Mustapha Amid Ongoing Gun Ban
SHARIFF SAYDONA MUSTAPHA, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A man from neighboring Shariff Aguak was killed in a shooting incident in Gadung Pagetin 1, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday evening, September 10, 2026, according to initial information gathered from the area. The victim was identified as Nas Butuan, also known by the alias…
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AFP Deploys Around 1,700 Personnel in Basilan for 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is further strengthening election security preparations in Basilan with the arrival of augmentation forces that will support the 1101st Infantry “Gagandilan” Brigade during the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections. The 1101st Infantry “Gagandilan” Brigade, under Brig. Gen. Frederick M.…
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Man Shot Dead in Malidegao, SGA; Police Pursue Gunmen
MALIDEGAO, SGA, BARMM — A man was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Thursday night, September 10, 2026, at the Crossing Tinidtiban area of Barangay Batulawan in Malidegao, Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The victim was identified by the Malidegao Municipal Police Station as Ralphzan Tayuan Pilas,…
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Three Murder-Wanted Men Escape After Nearly Two-Hour Gunfight With Police in Lanao del Sur
KAPATAGAN, Lanao del Sur — Three men wanted for murder escaped after allegedly engaging police officers in a nearly two-hour exchange of gunfire during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Daguan, Kapatagan, Lanao del Sur, on September 9. Police identified the three wanted individuals as Alioden Sarip Alabat, alias “Aleo”; Alinor Sarip Alabat; and Perper…
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Woman Shot Outside Apartment in Cotabato City; Police Eye Possible Business Dispute
COTABATO CITY — A 31-year-old woman was wounded after she was shot by an unidentified gunman outside the apartment where she was staying in Site 2, Barangay Tamontaka 1, Cotabato City, at around 11:05 a.m. on September 10, 2026. The victim was identified by the Cotabato City Police Office (CCPO) as Lholeta Mustapha Bakang, a…
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AFP Deployment in Lanao: Election Security Move or Subtle Response to Commander Bravo’s AOR Order?
CAMP SANG-AN, LABANGAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is preparing to deploy Sabrah light tanks, ATMOS 155mm wheeled self-propelled artillery systems, additional infantry forces and military helicopters to Lanao del Sur as part of strengthened security preparations for the September 14, 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE). Officially, the deployment…