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3 Soldiers Injured in Grenade Attack on Military Camp in Lamitan, Basilan
101st Infantry Brigade Condemns “Cowardly, Deliberate” Assault LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — Three soldiers were wounded in a grenade-and-gun attack staged by unidentified gunmen at the headquarters of the 18th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Campo Uno on the evening of August 6, 2025. The assault, which began with the sound of an explosion followed by bursts…
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1 Wounded in Ambush in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur
MAMASAPANO, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — One man was wounded while another escaped unscathed after unidentified armed men ambushed their vehicle on Monday night, August 4, 2025, in Barangay Tuka. The victims, identified as Mohammad and Roy, were on board a red Toyota Innova traveling from Barangay Tukanalipao when they were suddenly attacked around 7:40 p.m.…
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Tawi-Tawi’s Daughter: The Only Woman Honored as 2025 Metrobank Outstanding Police Officer
In the often harsh and male-dominated world of law enforcement, one woman from Mindanao has quietly — and powerfully — rewritten the narrative of what compassion, courage, and community-centered leadership can look like in uniform. Police Major Elmira A. Relox, a 26-year veteran of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has been named one of the…
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All Aboard Safe After Jungkung Capsizes Near Jolo: Swift Rescue by Coast Guard and Local Responders
Jolo, Sulu – August 5, 2025 — Quick action and coordinated efforts from multiple agencies saved six lives Tuesday night after a Jungkung-type vessel capsized between the waters of Bangas and Jolo. At approximately 7:30 PM, the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) of Sulu received a distress call via their hotline reporting…
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BHRC-Basilan Holds Legal Aid Clinic, Facility Monitoring for PDLs at Provincial Jail
Isabela City, Basilan – In a continued effort to uphold human rights and provide legal support to Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDLs), the Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission – Basilan Provincial Office (BHRC-Basilan) recently conducted a Facility Monitoring and Legal Aid Clinic at the Basilan Provincial Jail. A total of 64 PDLs benefited from free legal…
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Five Minors, Including Three Girls, Nabbed in Drug Den Raid in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — Five minors, including three girls, were arrested during an anti-drug buy-bust operation conducted on Monday afternoon, August 4, in Zone 5, Barangay Tamontaka, this town. The operation was spearheaded by Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipal Police Station’s Deputy Chief for Operations, Police Captain Sammy Panning. Authorities caught the minors…
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PH, US Troops Conduct Joint Training in Basilan to Boost Counterterrorism Cooperation
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan | August 1, 2025 — In a demonstration of growing defense cooperation, members of the United States Special Forces conducted joint training exercises with the 45th Infantry (Gallant) Battalion under the 11th Infantry (Alakdan) Division of the Philippine Army in Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. The advanced training activity, held as part of a…
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LGBTQI Teacher Shot Dead on His Way to School in Lanao del Sur
Balabagan, Lanao del Sur — A teacher who was a known member of the LGBTQI community was gunned down in broad daylight while on his way to work on Monday morning, August 4, 2025. The victim, identified as Danilo Barba, a faculty member of Balabagan Trade School, was reportedly walking to school when he was…
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32IB, 45IB, and BPATs Conduct Joint Training to Strengthen Operational Synergy and Community Defense in Basilan
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan | July 29, 2025 — In a concerted effort to bolster security at both the tactical and community levels, the 32nd Infantry (Daredevil) Battalion, the 45th Infantry (Gallant) Battalion, and Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) of Ungkaya Pukan successfully conducted interoperability and rifle training exercises aimed at enhancing operational synergy and grassroots…
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Soldier Dies After Reception Rites in Maguindanao: 21 Army Personnel Relieved Amid Hazing Probe
Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur — August 3, 2025Private Charlie G. Patigayon, a 22-year-old new member of the Philippine Army, died just a day after collapsing during “reception rites” at the 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB) headquarters in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on July 30. His death has since triggered a full-blown military investigation and…