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Army’s Tabak Division and MILF Reaffirm Commitment to Peace in Lanao del Sur Dialogue
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur – The Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division and the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces–Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF) reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustaining peace and cooperation during a dialogue held on October 7, 2025, at Camp Bushra in Butig. The meeting was led by Major General Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo…
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20 Fishermen Rescued in Daring Sea Operation off Basilan and Sulu Waters
MALUSO, BASILAN – In a race against time and raging waters, twenty fishermen were rescued in a high-stakes maritime operation after their fishing vessel began sinking between Tamok Island in Maluso, Basilan, and Duay Bulod Island in Sulu early morning of October 6, 2025. At around 5:00 a.m., Boat Captain Muhammad Javer of FB MONA…
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Civilians Flee as Armed Clashes Erupt in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — Where Is the Peace Once Promised?
RAJAH BUAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — Fear once again gripped the town of Barangay Sampao as civilians fled their homes amid renewed armed clashes between two rival groups, raising haunting questions about the elusive promise of peace in Mindanao. According to reports, the exchange of gunfire erupted between opposing armed factions, forcing residents — including…
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Gov’t Agencies Commit ₱200-M Subsidy to Address Basilan Power Crisis
Isabela City, Basilan – October 6, 2025 — In response to the worsening power supply problem in Basilan, top officials from the Department of Energy (DOE), National Power Corporation (Napocor), and National Electrification Administration (NEA) met with Governor Mujiv Hataman and local leaders today to map out immediate solutions for the Basilan Electric Cooperative (Baselco).…
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Pregnant Passenger Suffers Miscarriage Amid Rough Seas on MV Ciara Joy 5’s First Voyage
LAMITAN CITY — What was meant to be a routine maiden voyage turned into a terrifying ordeal for passengers of MV Ciara Joy 5 when strong winds battered the vessel during its trip from Zamboanga City to Lamitan City, resulting in a pregnant passenger suffering a miscarriage at sea. The victim was identified as Raizel…
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PDEA, PNP, and AFP Dismantle Drug Den in Wao, Lanao del Sur; Three Suspects Arrested
Wao, Lanao del Sur — Authorities successfully dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested three individuals during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Panang, Wao, Lanao del Sur, on October 3, 2025. The joint operation, spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Lanao del Sur Provincial Office, targeted a high-value individual believed to be the…
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A Community’s Grief: A Call for Parents to Keep Watch Over Their Children Near Bodies of Water
After seven long days of searching, the lifeless body of Kyla, a Grade 6 student of J. Markez Elementary School in Cotabato City, was finally found in Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte. The young girl went missing on September 25, 2025, after she and three classmates went for a swim at Matampay Bridge 2…
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Mass Filing of Amnesty Applications Marks Historic Milestone for MILF Combatants in Camp Bushra, Lanao del Sur
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur — In a landmark event symbolizing progress in the Bangsamoro peace process, the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) held a mass filing of amnesty applications for former members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) on October 4, 2025, at Camp Bushra Somiorang (Aleem Abdulaziz Mimbantas Memorial Center – MILF Panel Satellite…
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Beyond the Promise of Peace: The Unrelenting Curse of Illicit Guns in the Bangsamoro
The killing of Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Chairperson Prince Mohadz Rafsanjanie “Mohaz” Matanog and his brother, Muamar Salvador Matanog, in Cotabato City is not just another tragic headline—it is a searing reminder that peace in the Bangsamoro remains fragile, fragile enough to be shattered by the rattle of automatic gunfire. Ninety-four spent shells were recovered at…
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Six children rescued from sudden river surge in Marawi
MARAWI CITY — In a heart-pounding rescue operation, personnel from the Marawi City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) and barangay responders saved six children from the rising waters of the Agus River on Saturday morning. Reports said the children were bathing in the river when the water level suddenly rose, trapping them midstream.…