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Massive Grassfire Hits Culturally Significant Mount Minandar, Sacred to the Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples in BARMM
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte (August 1, 2025) — A massive grassfire broke out anew Friday night on Mount Minandar, particularly in the area of Sitio Tinabon, Barangay Kusiong, threatening nearby communities and prompting calls for evacuation and assistance. According to reports from residents and local authorities, the blaze started at the summit of…
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Father and Son Nabbed in P1-M Shabu Bust in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte (July 30, 2025) – Authorities arrested a father and son duo and seized over P1 million worth of illegal drugs during a buy-bust operation in Sitio Gubat, Barangay Makir, this Wednesday afternoon. Identified as Noel Lembak Sulba, 55, and his 22-year-old son Esmael Diangkal Sulba, both residents of Talitay,…
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₱1.3-M Smuggled Cigarettes Intercepted at Police Checkpoint in Maguindanao del Norte
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte (July 31, 2025) — Authorities successfully intercepted ₱1.3 million worth of smuggled cigarettes at a Philippine National Police (PNP) checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion Dalican, Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS), Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday afternoon. The contraband, consisting of at least 35 master cases, 87 reams, and a total of…
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OP-ED: The Fragile Bangsamoro Peace: A Call for Accountability and Unity Before It’s Too Late
The Bangsamoro peace process—once hailed as one of the most promising models of post-conflict transition in Southeast Asia—is now on a precipice. With the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) deferring the decommissioning of its remaining combatants, and the government responding with a detailed defense of its peace commitments, what we’re witnessing is not merely a…
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Lanao del Sur Cracks Down on Illegal Mining: Gov. Adiong Orders Province-Wide Shutdown
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — July 31, 2025 — In a decisive move to protect the province’s environment and uphold the rule of law, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong, Jr. signed Executive Order No. 008, Series of 2025, mandating all illegal large-scale and small-scale mining operations within the province to cease…
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Basilan Leaders and MILF-BIAF Strengthen Unity for Lasting Peace
Isabela City, Basilan — July 30, 2025 In a powerful display of unity and reconciliation, leaders of the provincial government and representatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front–Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) gathered in Basilan to strengthen their shared commitment to peace and progress. Governor Mujiv Hataman met with MILF-BIAF officials yesterday at the Taguime…
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Police Debunk Bomb Threat Hoax in Jolo, Sulu; Urge Public to Remain Calm and Vigilant
Jolo, Sulu — July 30, 2025 — Authorities in Jolo have confirmed that a circulating social media post warning of alleged bombings across the town was a false alarm, branding it a new form of deception designed to sow fear among residents. According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Annidul Sali, chief of the Jolo Municipal Police…
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PMRB Tackles Mining and Quarrying Reforms in Lanao del Sur, Eyes September Tax Implementation
Marawi City — The Provincial Mining and Regulatory Board (PMRB) of Lanao del Sur convened today at the Executive Conference Room of the New Capitol in Marawi City to address pressing issues related to mining and quarrying operations in the province, including the upcoming implementation of a mining tax and new operational guidelines. PMRB Chairperson…
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Authorities Seize Smuggled Cigarettes, Arrest Three in Sulu Checkpoint Operation
LUUK, Sulu (July 30, 2025) — Authorities intercepted and seized 233 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested three individuals during a joint checkpoint operation conducted in Barangay Tubig Putih, Luuk, Sulu. Personnel from the Luuk Municipal Police Station (MPS), acting on intelligence reports, flagged down several vehicles suspected of transporting contraband. Upon inspection, they…
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Payong-Payong Driver Nabbed in Cotabato City Buy-Bust; ₱238K Worth of Shabu Seized
Cotabato City, July 29, 2025 — A 28-year-old payong-payong (tricycle) driver was arrested Tuesday morning in a successful anti-drug operation in Barangay Rosary Heights 9, Cotabato City, yielding ₱238,000 worth of suspected shabu. The suspect, identified as Abubakar Kunsi Maguid, a resident of Barangay Rosary Heights 10, was caught red-handed selling illegal drugs to undercover…