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Grenade Blast Rocks Lotto Outlet in Sumisip, No Casualties Reported
SUMISIP, Basilan — Panic gripped residents of Barangay Tumahubong, Sumisip on Saturday night after a grenade was hurled at a lotto outlet, authorities confirmed. The explosion occurred past 8 p.m., causing fear and alarm among locals in the area. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. Police and military units immediately responded to the scene and are…
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UN Strengthens Ties with BARMM, Indigenous Groups to Advance Peace and Inclusive Development
The United Nations has reaffirmed its long-standing commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process, with Resident Coordinator in the Philippines Arnaud Peral recently meeting top officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to align priorities and address the region’s unique challenges. During the meeting, Peral underscored the UN’s pledge to enhance collaboration with…
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2 Men Shot Dead in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — Two men were killed in a gun attack in Barangay Tuka, Mamasapano town, around noon on Friday, August 29, 2025. According to reports, the fatalities were identified as former members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) – Karialan Faction. They were killed in a shootout with government troops along…
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Army, CSO Push Peace and Development Efforts in Maguindanao’s Indigenous Communities
Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur — August 28, 2025 – The 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade, in partnership with the 90th Infantry (Bigkis-Lahi) Battalion, intensified its peace and development efforts among indigenous Tiduray communities through a series of dialogues and outreach activities in Perez Hill, Barangay Matumaig, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur. The initiative, led by…
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Opinion: The Bangsamoro Peace Cannot Be Allowed to Falter
The Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) has sounded the alarm: the Bangsamoro peace process—once hailed as one of the most significant political achievements in our nation’s history—now stands at a perilous crossroads. For over a decade, the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) has been the bedrock of peace and reform in Mindanao. Signed in…
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Philippine Air Force Strengthens Maritime Security Through Trilateral Air Patrol
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines — On August 27, 2025, the Tactical Operations Wing Western Mindanao (TOW WestMin) successfully led another round of the Trilateral Air Patrol (TAP), reinforcing the Philippines’ commitment to regional maritime security alongside Indonesia and Malaysia. The mission was directed by BGEN Rocky J. Binag, PAF, Wing Commander of TOW WestMin and Air Mission…
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2 Arrested, Firearms and Illegal Drugs Seized in Lamitan City Police Operation
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – August 28, 2025 — A joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Boheyakan led to the arrest of two individuals and the confiscation of firearms and suspected illegal drugs, police reported Thursday. The operation, carried out by the Lamitan City Police Station in coordination with the 1st Basilan Provincial Mobile Force Company…
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Drug Suspect Nabbed in Maguindanao del Sur, Php600K Shabu Seized
DATU MONTAWAL, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — Police operatives arrested an alleged drug personality and seized suspected shabu worth Php600,000 during an anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Pagagawan, Datu Montawal, on August 27, 2025. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Eric”, was apprehended following a targeted intelligence-driven operation carried out by the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro…
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Speaker Disowns, Deputy Speaker Defends: BARMM Redistricting Law Sparks Power Struggle, Resistance in Lanao del Sur
Cotabato City / Marawi City – The Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 77, earlier touted as the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Redistricting Act of 2025, has plunged into a legitimacy crisis after two top leaders of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) openly contradicted each other over its enactment. On August 28, BTA Speaker Pangalian Balindong issued a formal…
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Motorist Ambushed in Maguindanao del Sur, Adds to Rising Gun Violence Despite COMELEC Gun Ban
GSKP, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – A motorist was ambushed along Central Road in the municipality of General Salipada K. Pendatun on Wednesday afternoon, August 27, 2025, in yet another case of gun-related violence in the region. Initial information from local authorities confirmed the incident, but details on the identity of the victim, the suspects, and…