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Tawi-Tawi Strengthens Education and Regional Ties Through High-Level Visit and Tech Turnover
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — The Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi, led by Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali, welcomed a high-level delegation of national and international officials on June 25, 2025, during a landmark visit focused on education, security, and regional cooperation. Among the prominent guests were Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara, Philippine Army…
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Key Witness Breaks Silence in 2024 Killing of Police Officer in Cotabato City
Cotabato City – June 28, 2025 — More than a year after the fatal shooting of Police Staff Sergeant Zahran Mustapha Dicolano, a key eyewitness has come forward to name the alleged perpetrators and shed light on the incident that rocked Cotabato City on January 2, 2024. In a sworn affidavit, Rolex Budsal Sakal, who…
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OPAPRU, Lanao del Sur LGU Push for Livelihood Support to Former Extremists
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU), in collaboration with the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, convened a follow-up dialogue to advance proposed livelihood initiatives aimed at supporting 211 former violent extremists, referred to as “returning friends,” under the Preventing and Transforming Violent…
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150 Badjao Families in Tawi-Tawi Receive New Homes, Community Facilities from Bangsamoro Government
SIMUNUL, Tawi-Tawi — A total of 150 Badjao families in Simunul, Tawi-Tawi now have access to permanent housing and essential community facilities, following the turnover of the Madinatul Badjao Complex by the Bangsamoro Government on June 24. Located in Barangay Doh-Tong, the 150-unit housing complex was constructed under the Office of the Chief Minister’s Kapayapaan…
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DSWD Showcases Project Riayah at International Conference in Singapore
Focus on Orphaned and Abandoned Children in Marawi Highlights Philippine Efforts on Social Cohesion June 26, 2025 | Singapore — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) represented the Philippines in the 2025 International Conference on Cohesive Societies (ICCS) and its side event, the Forum for Regional Communities of Success (FOCUS), held from June…
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ICRC Extends Aid to 1,000 Displaced Families in Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur
DATU SALIBO, Maguindanao del Sur — At least 1,000 individuals displaced by armed conflict and currently staying in an evacuation center here have received much-needed assistance from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) during a three-day relief operation from June 24 to 26, 2025. The aid package included cash grants, household items, and…
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650 MNLF Members in Sulu to Undergo Profiling for Government’s Transformation Program
SULU – At least 650 members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) are set to undergo socioeconomic profiling this year as part of the Marcos administration’s peace agenda, marking another significant step toward the full implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement between the government and the MNLF. Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez,…
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Military Troops Clash with CTG in Lanao del Sur
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur (June 27, 2025) — Government troops from the 5th Infantry Battalion under the 103rd Infantry “Haribon” Brigade and Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN engaged in an armed encounter with elements of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in Barangay Sandab Madaya on June 25. The firefight erupted during a focused military operation, forcing…
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Port of Marawi Inauguration Highlights Push for Mindanao Progress — But Victims’ Compensation Still Lags Behind
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the inspection of the newly completed Port of Marawi, signaling a key infrastructure milestone under the national government’s campaign to accelerate recovery and promote inclusive development in post-conflict communities in Mindanao. The P261.5-million port development, situated along Lake Lanao, features a…
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BARMM Forest Law Enforcers Undergo Training on Forest Management, Climate Change, and Peacebuilding
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte — In a bid to strengthen environmental protection and community resilience, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), through its Forest Management Services (FMS), recently concluded a two-day training for Forest Law Enforcers. Held on June 17–18, 2025, at…