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Father, Karate Master Killed in Broad Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
SHARIFF SAYDONA MUSTAPHA, Maguindanao del Sur — A father and respected karate master was killed after he was ambushed by still unidentified gunmen while traveling along a national highway in Barangay Linantangan, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, at around 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. The victim was identified as Faisal Guiaton Pangawilan, popularly known in…
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BIFF-Bungos Faction Leader Esmael Abubakar Killed in Joint Military-Police Operation in Maguindanao del Norte
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — Government security forces scored a major breakthrough in their campaign against local terrorist groups after the leader of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)-Bungos Faction, Esmael Abubakar, also known as “Kumander Bungos,” was killed during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Calsada, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, in the…
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Decomposing Body Found Floating in River in Malidegao, SGA-BARMM; Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Victim
MALIDEGAO, SGA-BARMM — A decomposing male body was recovered from a river in Sitio Minanga, Barangay Nabundas, Malidegao, Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), on Saturday morning, triggering an ongoing police investigation. According to initial reports and videos circulated on social media, residents discovered what appeared to be…
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PRO-BAR Chief Inspects Tawi-Tawi Police Units, Highlights Firearms Accountability, Operational Readiness, and Professionalism
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) Regional Director PBGEN Christopher M. Abecia conducted a comprehensive command visit to various police units in Tawi-Tawi on July 3, reinforcing the Philippine National Police’s commitment to operational excellence, accountability, and professional public service. The command visit, held at Camp Alejandro Suarez in Bongao, included inspections,…
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No Casualties Reported as Rival Families Exchange Gunfire in Maguindanao del Norte; Police Intensify Manhunt
BULDON, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities have launched a hot pursuit operation and tightened security measures following an alleged armed confrontation between two families involved in a long-standing clan feud (rido) in Sitio Simsiman, Barangay Mataya, Buldon, on the morning of Friday, July 3. According to the Buldon Municipal Police Station (MPS), the exchange of…
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Armed Men Attack Al-Barka Police Station with Gunfire, Rifle Grenade; No Casualties Reported
AL-BARKA, Basilan — A group of heavily armed men launched a brazen attack on the Al-Barka Municipal Police Station in Barangay Magcawa, Basilan, firing sustained gunshots and a rifle-propelled grenade at the facility, but the assault ended without casualties after the explosive failed to detonate, authorities said. The attack occurred at around 12:45 p.m. to…
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Over P1.1 Million in Cash, Jewelry Stolen in Daring Break-in at Cotabato City Commercial Complex
COTABATO CITY — A daring burglary at a commercial establishment inside the Alnor Building in Cotabato City left a business owner reeling after an unidentified suspect made off with more than P1.1 million worth of cash and jewelry early Wednesday morning, July 1. Police identified the victim as 28-year-old Sahara Salik, owner of MCC Prime…
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Former Teacher, HR Officer Gunned Down in Maguindanao del Norte; Police Hunt for Gunman
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A former public school teacher who was serving as a Human Resource Management Officer (HRMO) in Maguindanao del Sur was shot dead Thursday night after an unidentified gunman opened fire on her while she was standing along a national highway in Barangay Awang, authorities said. The victim was…
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Rubber Plantation Caretaker Arrested After Fatal Shooting in Basilan; Murder, Firearms Charges Filed
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — A 43-year-old rubber plantation caretaker was arrested on Thursday, July 2, after allegedly shooting and killing a man during a confrontation inside a rubber plantation in Barangay Cabobo, Lamitan City. According to the Lamitan City Police Station (CPS), authorities received a report at around 9:00 a.m. from a resident informing them…
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Man Linked to Basilan Woman’s Rape-Slay Case Gunned Down; Police Probe Possible Motive
BASILAN, Philippines – A man was shot dead by still-unidentified gunmen in Albarka, Basilan on Wednesday, in an incident that has fueled speculation over a possible connection to the recent rape and killing of a woman in the neighboring municipality of Ungkaya Pukan. Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation to identify the assailants, establish the…