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MILF Commander Slain in Rajah Buayan Shooting, Underscoring Endemic Gun Violence and Fragile Peace in Maguindanao
Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur – July 21, 2025 In a disturbing turn of events that highlights the deeply rooted cycle of violence and the unchecked proliferation of illegal firearms in Maguindanao del Sur, a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commander was gunned down in broad daylight inside a public school compound—just days after signing…
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Police Intercept ₱1.1M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Maguindanao del Sur
Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur – July 20, 2025 — Law enforcers successfully intercepted over ₱1.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in a nighttime anti-smuggling operation at a border control checkpoint in Barangay Kamasi, Ampatuan. The operation, which took place at around 9:00 p.m. on July 19, was led by PCPT Guiseppe Q. Tamayo, Chief of…
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101st Infantry Brigade Backs Grassroots Peacebuilding Initiatives in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan | July 19, 2025 — In a strong show of support for inclusive peacebuilding and interfaith dialogue, the 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade actively participated in a Coordination Meeting and Consultation Workshop held at Sitti Auna River Resort in Lamitan City. The event was part of the Advancing Synergy for Peace,…
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Inclusive Governance, Indigenous Wisdom: A New Chapter for Teduray, Lambangian, and Dulangan Peoples in BARMM
In the heart of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a quiet but powerful revolution is unfolding—one that weaves together tradition, justice, and inclusive governance. The Teduray, Lambangian, and Menubu Dulangan communities, long custodians of the region’s ancestral lands and cultural integrity, are steadily gaining ground in their rightful place within the political…
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Decades-Old Rido Resolved Through Unity and Mediation in Lanao del Sur
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — July 19, 2025 — A decades-long rido, or clan feud, involving families from the municipality of Lumba Bayabao was peacefully resolved today in a landmark reconciliation held at the Capitol Gymnasium in Marawi City. The successful mediation was spearheaded by Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid “Mujam” Raki-in Adiong, who emphasized…
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Senator Kiko Pangilinan Vows to Prioritize Mindanao Farmers—But Will Promises Finally Turn to Action?
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur | July 18, 2025 — During the AgriKIKO: Pasasalamat program held in Marawi City, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan reiterated his long-standing advocacy for farmers and fisherfolk, promising that agriculture and food security—especially in Mindanao—will be front and center in his legislative agenda. In a heartfelt speech, Senator Pangilinan emphasized the…
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Drug Den Dismantled, 5 Nabbed in Cotabato City Buy-Bust
Cotabato City — Authorities successfully dismantled a drug den and arrested five suspects during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on the afternoon of July 18, 2025. The operation, launched around 5:15 p.m. at an apartment in Rosary Heights 4, was carried out…
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Police Raid Shuts Down Beer House in Jolo, Sulu Over Public Health and Safety Concerns
JOLO, Sulu – The Jolo Municipal Police Station conducted a surprise operation on the evening of July 18 at around 9:30 p.m. at the Hambuok Beer House located in Upper Kasulutan, Barangay Bus-Bus, as part of its ongoing campaign to regulate public drinking and maintain community order. According to PLTCOL Annidul Sali, Chief of Police…
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₱1-M Worth of Shabu Seized from Rider at Checkpoint in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — July 18, 2025 — Authorities arrested a suspected drug dealer at a checkpoint in Barangay Upper Capiton, Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS), seizing shabu worth over ₱1 million in a major anti-drug operation Friday afternoon. The suspect, identified as Alvin Solano, 25, married and jobless, and a resident of…
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High-Profile Criminal Killed in Armed Encounter in Maguindanao del Norte
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – A high-profile suspect wanted for multiple crimes was killed during a law enforcement operation on the night of July 17, 2025, in Barangay Korosoyan, Barira town. Authorities identified the suspect as Porok Marandakan Ragundo, alias “Rokkie,” who had standing warrants of arrest for murder, frustrated murder, and robbery. He was…