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Stakeholders Convene to Address Indigenous Peoples’ Peace and Security Concerns in BARMM
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – July 3, 2025 — A multi-sectoral consultation was held at the headquarters of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division to tackle pressing peace and security concerns affecting Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), despite the recent passage of the Bangsamoro…
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Six Arrested, Alleged Drug Den Dismantled in Sulu Buy-Bust Operation
Indanan, Sulu – July 4, 2025 — Six alleged drug personalities were arrested and an alleged drug den was dismantled during a joint buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Sulu Provincial Office in Barangay Bato-Bato, Indanan, Sulu at around 2:30 PM on Friday. The operation was spearheaded by PDEA-Sulu team leader…
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Dolphin Warriors Bid Farewell to Basilan in Heartfelt Send-Off Ceremony
Lamitan City, Basilan | June 30, 2025 — The 4th Special Forces “Dolphin Warriors” Battalion (4SFBn) was honored in an emotional send-off ceremony held at the Port of Lamitan City, marking the end of their over 15-year deployment in the Province of Basilan. The ceremony was led by Brigadier General Alvin V. Luzon, Commander of…
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Rival Commanders End Feud, Forge Peace Pact in Maguindanao del Sur
Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — July 2, 2025A longstanding rift between two armed groups in Maguindanao del Sur officially ended after rival commanders signed a peace agreement aimed at halting violence that has endangered civilians and disrupted communities. The peace pact was formalized between Bn. Commander Teng Mamo of the National Guard Front and…
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Four Suspected Drug Dealers Nabbed in Datu Odin Sinsuat Buy-Bust Operation
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte (July 2, 2025) — Four individuals, including a woman, were arrested during a successful anti-drug operation in Barangay Taviran, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, around 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. The suspects were identified as Kadiguia Abel, 40; Aratok Adam, 35; Kaharudin Paglas, 25; and Gabriel Abang,…
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Three Dawlah Islamiya Members Surrender to Philippine Marines in Maguindanao del Norte
Maguindanao del Norte — July 1, 2025 — Three alleged members of the Dawlah Islamiya and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) voluntarily surrendered to a unit of the Philippine Marines on Tuesday, marking another development in the government’s ongoing campaign to end local terrorism. Reports from the 1st Marine Brigade and the Philippine Army’s 6th…
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OPAPRU Backs Newly Elected BARMM Leaders in Pursuit of Moral Governance and Peace
Metro Manila, Philippines — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) has expressed its full support for the newly elected local officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), as part of the national government’s ongoing commitment to the region’s peace and development. Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito…
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Defending the Deep: Gov. Mujiv Hataman Vows to Protect Basilan’s Small Fisherfolk from Commercial Exploitation
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — In a rousing inaugural address that set the tone for a people-centered administration, newly sworn-in Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman declared an unwavering commitment to defend the province’s small-scale fisherfolk against the longstanding threat of commercial exploitation in municipal waters. Delivered at the Basilan Provincial Capitol, Hataman’s speech underscored a central theme:…
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Lanao del Sur Strengthens United Front Against Illegal Logging
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — In observance of Philippine Environment Month, the Provincial Anti-Illegal Logging Task Force (PAILTF) of Lanao del Sur convened a multi-sectoral meeting on June 18, 2025, at M Bistro, Panggao Saduc, reaffirming a strong collective commitment to protect and preserve the province’s forest resources. Bringing together key leaders from the…
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Army Boosts Communication in Sulu with New Facility on Bud Tumantangis
INDANAN, Sulu — The 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division of the Philippine Army formally inaugurated the Bud Tumantangis Communication Facility on June 28, 2025, marking a major step toward strengthening the military’s communication and operational capabilities in Sulu’s remote and mountainous terrain. The milestone was celebrated through a Blessing and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony led by Brigadier General…