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Two Student Drug Suspects Nabbed in Patikul Police Operation
Patikul, Sulu – July 7, 2025 — Two young male students were arrested in a police response operation conducted by the Patikul Municipal Police Station on the night of July 6 in Barangay Mauboh, Patikul, Sulu. The operation, which took place at around 9:25 p.m., was led by PEMS Windsor Aguell under the supervision of…
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Basilan Gov. Hataman Convenes Security Meeting to Address Crime Concerns
Lamitan City Tops Crime Incidents; Police Cite Resource Challenges Basilan – Governor Mujiv Hataman on Monday morning convened a high-level security meeting with top military and police officials to address rising security concerns and discuss crime trends across the province. During the meeting, Basilan Police Provincial Director Col. Cerrazid Umabong presented crime statistics covering the…
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OPINION: The Cotabato City Plaza Clearing—Order vs. Livelihood, and the Price of Progress
Cotabato City – July 2025 There is no denying that Cotabato City is in need of order, system, and a vision for the future. Under the leadership of Mayor Bruce Matabalao, this vision is slowly taking shape—roads are being cleared, sidewalks opened, and informal terminals dismantled. Most recently, however, a bold move by the City…
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Drug Den Operators Tied to Terror Groups Nabbed in Maguindanao del Sur
RADJAH BUAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — In a major blow to the nexus between illegal drugs and terrorism, authorities arrested five notorious drug den operators in Barangay Pidsandawan on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Police confirmed that the suspects had been providing financial support to two local terrorist groups, further exposing how the illegal drug trade…
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Basilan Governor Welcomes Hospital Bills, Urges Sustainable Health Services in Island Towns
BASILAN — Governor Mujiv Hataman has expressed support for the proposed creation of hospitals in the municipalities of Tipo-Tipo and Maluso, calling it a major milestone in bringing quality healthcare closer to underserved communities in Basilan. The governor issued the statement following the approval at the committee level of two bills in the Bangsamoro Parliament…
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Suspected Drug Peddler Nabbed in Maluso Buy-Bust Operation
MALUSO, BASILAN — Authorities arrested a suspected drug peddler identified only as alias “Maksan” in a successful buy-bust operation conducted on July 2, 2025, in Barangay Upper Portholland (Zone 4), Maluso, Basilan. The joint anti-drug operation was carried out by the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU), Maluso Municipal Police Station (MPS), the 4th Maneuver Platoon…
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6th Special Forces Battalion Sustains Peace and Development Efforts in Basilan
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — July 5, 2025 — The 6th Special Forces Battalion (6SFBn) of the Philippine Army continues to uphold its peacebuilding and development initiatives in Basilan Province through community outreach and strong collaboration with local stakeholders. Earlier today, MNLF Commander Almusrib Ahmad of Barangay Masula, Isabela City, paid a courtesy visit to Lieutenant…
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Military, Media Join Forces in Disaster Preparedness Drive in BARMM
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte — Recognizing the vital role of the media in disaster preparedness and response, the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and the Office of Civil Defense – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (OCD-BARMM) conducted a one-day Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Orientation for media personnel on July 2,…
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OPINION: Enough of the Silence—It’s Time for the Marcos Administration to Honor the Bangsamoro Peace Agreements
By now, the appeal of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to the National Government has become more than just a statement—it is a resounding cry echoing from the core of the Bangsamoro homeland. And it is not a new one. For months, the MILF, along with civil society groups in the region, have consistently…
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Alakdan Division Honors Fallen Heroes on 4th Anniversary of C-130 Tragedy
JOLO, Sulu – In a solemn gathering of remembrance and unity, the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division of the Philippine Army commemorated the 4th anniversary of the tragic C-130 crash with a wreath-laying ceremony and interfaith prayer service held on July 4, 2025, at the Alakdan Heroes Monument, Headquarters 11ID, Barangay Busbus. The ceremony was led…