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BARMM Chief Minister Orders Courtesy Resignations Amid Transition Reforms; Citizen Urges Broader Overhaul
COTABATO CITY, June 25, 2025 — In a sweeping move aimed at reinforcing accountability and improving public service delivery during the critical final phase of the transition period, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua has ordered all Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Heads of Offices and Agencies to submit…
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Two Terrorists Killed, Two Captured in Military Clash with Dawlah Islamiyah in Maguindanao
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte (June 22, 2025) — Two suspected members of the Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group were killed while two others were captured after a pre-dawn armed encounter with government troops in Barangay Libutan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur. The military operation, launched past 1:00 AM, involved the 6th…
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Dawlah Islamiyah Member Arrested After Armed Encounter in Maguindanao del Norte
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte (June 22, 2025) — A wounded member of the Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group, a local terrorist organization, was captured by government forces following an armed clash in Barangay Alamada, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, early Saturday morning. The suspect was identified as Kamsa Budjal, who also goes…
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Lanao del Sur Pushes for Customary Justice System in New Ordinance
Marawi City, June 20, 2025 — In a significant move to institutionalize cultural approaches to conflict resolution, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur held a public consultation on a proposed ordinance that aims to formalize the use of Customary Dispute Resolution (CDR) in the province. The consultation, held on June 19 at the Social…
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Teen Mother Faces Parricide Charges for Beating 6-Year-Old Daughter to Death in Lamitan City
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — An 18-year-old mother is facing parricide charges after allegedly beating her six-year-old daughter to death on June 14, 2025, in Barangay Malinis, Lamitan City. The suspect, identified by the Lamitan City Police Station as Sitti Fatima Amil Sahibil, is currently in police custody. Authorities confirmed that she will be charged with…
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Communities Across Lanao del Sur Respond to PNP’s “Kontra Boga” Campaign with Voluntary Surrender of Loose Firearms
LANAO DEL SUR — June 23, 2025 — In a strong show of support for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intensified campaign against unlicensed firearms, residents and local officials from multiple towns across Lanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered loose firearms in recent days. These actions were in line with the PNP’s “Kontra Boga” campaign under…
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Authorities Uproot Php 900,000 Worth of Marijuana in Successful Eradication Operation in Lanao del Sur
SULTAN DUMALONDONG, LANAO DEL SUR — In a major blow to the illegal drug trade, authorities seized and destroyed an estimated Php 900,000 worth of marijuana during a joint anti-illegal drug operation on the morning of June 19, 2025. The operation, conducted from 6:30 AM to 8:40 AM, targeted a marijuana plantation in a remote…
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₱13.6 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Major Anti-Drug Operation in Marawi City
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – Over ₱13.6 million worth of shabu was seized and a high-value target was arrested in a successful anti-illegal drug operation conducted on June 22, 2025, in Barangay Bangolo Poblacion, Marawi City. The joint buy-bust operation was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – BARMM Regional Special Enforcement Team,…
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Deepening the Peace: Women Take Center Stage in National Peacebuilding Agenda
PASIG CITY — In a significant show of solidarity and commitment, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU), alongside the British Embassy Manila and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP Philippines), continues to advance the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda through the Women, Peace and Security Center of Excellence…
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MENRE Steps Up Climate and Coastal Resilience Efforts in Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte
Cotabato City, Philippines – In its continued pursuit of climate action and environmental resilience, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) recently concluded a series of activities aimed at strengthening watershed and coastal ecosystem management across the region. From June 9 to 13, MENRE’s…