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MILF AHJAG Chair Alamada Appointed as MILF Amnesty Certifying Officer
COTABATO CITY, June 18, 2025 — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Central Committee has officially designated Chairman Anwar S. Alamada of the MILF–Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) as the Authorized Certifying Officer for members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF–MILF) applying for amnesty under the ongoing Government of the Philippines–MILF peace process.…
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Two Male Bodies Found in Maguindanao del Sur; Alarming Rise in Killings in the Province
DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR | June 17, 2025 — The lifeless bodies of two unidentified men were discovered early Tuesday morning in Sitio Atao, Barangay Tulunan, in the municipality of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, raising fresh concerns over the growing spate of killings in Maguindanao provinces. According to the local police, the victims were…
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AFP, MILF Join Forces in Successful Medical Outreach Program in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
SULTAN KUDARAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — June 17, 2025The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) once again demonstrated their commitment to peace and development as they partnered for a medical outreach program held today at the Darapanan Integrated School in Barangay Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte. Spearheaded…
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Suspected Drug Peddler Nabbed in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte Buy-Bust
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte | June 16, 2025 — Authorities arrested a suspected drug peddler during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Sarmiento, Parang, as part of the Philippine National Police’s intensified anti-illegal drug campaign in the Bangsamoro region. The suspect, identified by the alias “Winnie,” 45, married, and a resident of Parang, was apprehended at…
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Turning the Tide: Clean Water Now Flows in Former Abu Sayyaf Stronghold
Patikul, Sulu – In a small coastal village once known as a haven for terrorism, the sound of waves crashing against the shore now mingles with a different kind of ripple — the promise of clean, drinkable water. Minis Island, a former stronghold of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), has come a long way since…
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NCIP, MIPA Hold Exploratory Talks to Advance ICCs/IPs Rights in BARMM, Hopeful to Address Violence Against Non-Moro IPs
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — In a significant step toward strengthening the recognition and protection of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA) of BARMM held a two-day exploratory dialogue on June 11–12, 2025,…
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Japanese Envoy Reaffirms Support for Inclusive Development in Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — June 17, 2025 | Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines His Excellency Endo Kazuya visited Tawi-Tawi on June 16–17, 2025, reaffirming Japan’s commitment to inclusive development and peacebuilding in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The visit began with a courtesy call to Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali at the Governor’s…
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Decade-Long Rido Settled in Basilan as Warring Families Choose Peace
Lamitan City, Basilan | June 15, 2025 — A decade-old rido (clan feud) between the families of Durie Kallahal and Abdulla Jhovel has finally come to an end through a formal peace and reconciliation ceremony held at the Headquarters of the 18th Infantry Battalion in Barangay Campo Uno, Lamitan City. The resolution was facilitated by…
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MENRE Participates in National Workshop for Green and Resilient Cities Project
QUEZON CITY – The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), through its Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Research, and Development Services (BERDS), actively took part in the National Validation Workshop for the Global Environment Facility (GEF)–8 Green and Resilient Cities (GRC) Project, held from June 10 to 12, 2025. Organized by the Department of Environment and…
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Gunfire Scare in Cotabato City Highlights Ongoing Issue of Loose Firearms in BARMM
Cotabato City, June 14, 2025 — A series of gunshots rang out in Barangay Rosary Heights 5 on Saturday, causing alarm among residents and renewing concerns over the continued prevalence of loose firearms in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). According to witnesses, multiple gunshots — estimated at least ten — were heard…