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Gov. Hataman Begins New Term with Bold Transparency Reforms in Basilan
BASILAN — On his first day back in office, newly elected Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman wasted no time making clear his governance priorities: transparency, accountability, and people-centered leadership. In his inaugural speech at the Basilan Provincial Capitol, Hataman signed two landmark executive orders aimed at institutionalizing freedom of information and eliminating personality-driven politics in the…
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2-Year-Old Girl Rescued in Lanao del Sur Hostage Crisis; Father Arrested
Marantao, Lanao del Sur – July 1, 2025 — A tense hostage situation involving a 2-year-old child held at knifepoint by her own father ended in a successful rescue operation, thanks to the swift and coordinated response of the Marantao Municipal Police Station and the Provincial Intelligence Unit of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial…
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Tricycle Driver and Village Official Killed in Ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
RADJAH BUAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A tricycle driver who was also a known village official was killed in an ambush on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, in Barangay Malibpolok, Radjah Buayan town, Maguindanao del Sur. The victim, identified only by his nickname “Abie,” a member of the Maguindanaon ethnic group and a barangay kagawad,…
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Suspect Nabbed in P680K Drug Sting in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte (July 1, 2025) — A 35-year-old man was arrested during an entrapment operation Tuesday morning after selling shabu worth P680,000 to undercover police operatives in Barangay Dalumangcob. The suspect, identified as Saddam Abdulla Pananggalan, a resident of Barangay Simsiman in nearby Pigcawayan town, Cotabato province, is now under police custody…
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Body of MILF Member Found in Remote Area of Maguindanao del Sur; Authorities Probe Motive
MALIDEGAO, Special Geographic Area (SGA) – BARMM — A man believed to be a member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) under the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was found dead yesterday afternoon, June 30, 2025, in a secluded road in Sitio Campo, Barangay Gokotan, Malidegao, SGA-BARMM. The victim was identified through his ID…
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Two Drug Suspects Linked to Dawlah Terror Group Nabbed in Madalum Buy-Bust Operation
June 28, 2025 – Madalum, Lanao del Sur — Two suspected shabu peddlers allegedly linked to the Dawlah Islamiya terror group were arrested in a joint anti-drug operation in Barangay Linuk, Madalum, Lanao del Sur on Saturday, June 28. The operation resulted in the seizure of more than ₱533,000 worth of illegal drugs. The entrapment…
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Woman Shot While Fetching Water in Cotabato City, Now Undergoing Treatment
Cotabato City – A 38-year-old woman is currently recovering in the hospital after being shot by a tricycle driver in broad daylight on Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025, in Purok Talitay, Barangay Rosary Heights 7. The victim, identified as Fatima Salim Matiman, a married and unemployed resident of the said barangay, was reportedly fetching water…
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Two Suspects Nabbed in Lanao del Sur for Illegal Drugs, Robbery in Separate Police Operations
Taraka and Poonabayabao, Lanao del Sur — June 27, 2025 — In line with the intensified anti-drug campaign of the Philippine National Police (PNP), authorities in Lanao del Sur apprehended two individuals in separate operations for illegal drugs and robbery. In Taraka, police arrested a suspect for violation of Republic Act 9165, or the Comprehensive…
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Two Men Killed in Ambush Along Cotabato-Isulan Highway in Maguindanao del Norte
June 29, 2025 – Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte Two men were killed in broad daylight after unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle along a section of the Cotabato-Isulan Highway in Barangay Bitu, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on Sunday morning, June 29. The victims, identified as 42-year-old Lidasan Tahir Nanalong and 43-year-old Thannie…
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Alarming Bullying Case in Isabela City Prompts Call for Deeper Government Intervention
Isabela City, Basilan — A 15-year-old student was rushed to Zamboanga City for further medical treatment after being seriously injured in a recent bullying incident that has shocked the community and gone viral on social media. The incident, which occurred at Basilan National High School (BNHS), was swiftly responded to by the school administration, led…