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₱17.4-M Rice Processing System Boosts Farmers’ Income in Lanao del Sur
TARAKA, Lanao del Sur — Farmers in this municipality are set to benefit from modern post-harvest facilities following the inauguration and turnover of a ₱17.4-million Rice Processing System (RPS) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, facilitated by the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA). The state-of-the-art facility, funded under the Department of Agriculture’s Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF)…
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Authorities Nab Two Chinese Nationals with Expired Visas in Tawi-Tawi Checkpoint
MAPUN, Tawi-Tawi – Authorities intercepted two Chinese nationals with expired Philippine visas during a checkpoint operation at the Port of Mapun on August 15, 2025. The operation was jointly carried out by the 1st Special Operations Unit (1st SOU) of the PNP Maritime Group and the Mapun Special Boat Crew (SBC), with support from the…
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Disrespect in Bud Bongao: Rude Tourist Behavior Towards Sacred Monkeys Condemned
The recent incident at Bud Bongao involving two tourists who disrespected and harmed the Philippine long-tailed macaques (Macaca fascicularis)—guardians of the sacred mountain—is deeply disturbing and utterly unacceptable. Though the individuals involved have since issued a public apology and rendered community service in compliance with Municipal Ordinance No. 202, Series of 2013, their actions leave…
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GPH, MILF, and 6ID Unite to Safeguard Historic First BARMM Parliamentary Elections
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Maguindanao del Norte — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) prepares for its first-ever parliamentary elections on October 13, 2025, the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), and government peace panels have joined forces to ensure the polls are peaceful, orderly, and credible.…
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2 Suspects Nabbed in Hot Pursuit after Shooting Incident in Datu Blah Sinsuat
Maguindanao del Norte – A hot pursuit operation launched by the Datu Blah Sinsuat Municipal Police Station (DBS MPS) led to the swift arrest of two suspects linked to a shooting incident that left a farmer wounded in Sitio Kaguco, Barangay Matuber, Datu Blah Sinsuat, on Friday night, August 15, 2025. The victim was identified…
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Army, Police, PDEA Neutralize Sulu’s No. 2 Most Wanted, Brother of Slain ASG Sub-Leader
MAIMBUNG, Sulu – August 16, 2025. A joint military and police operation in Maimbung, Sulu, led to the neutralization of Alganir Dawadil Dahim, alias “Wangbu”, the province’s No. 2 Most Wanted Person, who was linked to multiple murders, illegal drug trade, and remnants of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). The operation, carried out by troops…
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From Upi to Yale: Nathan Wayne Inspires Kabataang Upian as LNK 2025 Keynote Speaker
Upi, Maguindanao del Norte – The Upi Municipal Gymnasium came alive with passion and purpose on August 15, 2025, as the municipality’s youth gathered for the much-anticipated Linggo ng Kabataan (LNK) 2025, carrying the theme “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond.” S pearheaded by the Sangguniang Kabataan Federation in partnership with the Local…
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MILF Bars Commanders from Joining Government-Led Normalization Efforts, Exposing Strains Ahead of BARMM Elections
COTABATO CITY — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has formally prohibited its commanders and line agencies from attending or participating in any decommissioning or normalization activities organized by the national government and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), unless granted prior written approval from its leadership. The directive,…
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OP-ED: Forty-Nine Years After the Moro Gulf Tsunami — Has Cotabato Learned Its Lesson?
At exactly 11 minutes past midnight on August 17, 1976, Mindanao was jolted awake by one of the strongest earthquakes in Philippine history. With a magnitude of 8.1, the tremor ripped through the Cotabato Trench, sending shockwaves across the island. What followed, however, was even deadlier—the sea pulled back, then returned with waves as high…
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Planting Hope: Sulu Probationers Join Tree Planting for a Greener Tomorrow
PANAMAO, SULU – On a bright Saturday morning, August 16, 2025, Barangay Bangday in Panamao witnessed more than just the planting of 300 Narra trees—it became a symbol of second chances, hope, and community healing. The Sulu Parole and Probation Office, led by Mr. Eumir Angelo L. Villareal, PN (M) (Res), organized the meaningful activity…