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Man’s Body Found Floating in Pulangi River in Shariff Saydona Mustapha
SHARIFF SAYDONA MUSTAPHA, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — The body of an unidentified man was found floating in the Pulangi River in Barangay Dasawao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, authorities and local residents reported. The body was discovered after it reportedly drifted into the area along the river, prompting residents to alert authorities and initiate…
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Unidentified Man Found Dead in Sultan Mastura, Authorities Seek Public’s Help
An unidentified man was found dead in Barangay Bungabong, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte, on Friday night, August 28, 2026, prompting authorities to launch an investigation and appeal to the public for help in determining his identity. The man’s body was discovered in the barangay, but authorities have yet to establish his name because he…
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Man Found Dead With Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Datu Paglas Sugarcane Field
A man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in a dark portion of a sugarcane field in Barangay Damawato, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur, on Friday night, August 28, 2026, in another fatal shooting that remains under investigation. The body was discovered at around 9:30 p.m. after a concerned citizen reportedly came across it…
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Woman Wounded in Alleged Gun Attack Involving MILF Groups in Maguindanao del Sur Amid Gun Ban
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — A woman was wounded after armed men allegedly opened fire on the vehicle she was riding in during an incident involving individuals reportedly linked to two Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) groups in Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, adding to concerns over continuing gun-related violence in the Bangsamoro region…
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Mechanic Arrested in Mamasapano Operation; M14 Rifle, Shabu Seized
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A 30-year-old mechanic was arrested after police recovered an M14 rifle, ammunition and suspected shabu during an operation in Barangay Sapakan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday evening, August 27, 2026. The operation, which was conducted at around 6:55 p.m., was led by PLTCOL Erwin G. Tabora, Force Commander of the…
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31-Year-Old Man Killed, Companion Wounded in Buricain Shooting
PAHAMUDDIN, Special Geographic Area (SGA), BARMM — A 31-year-old man was killed while his companion was wounded after unidentified motorcycle-riding assailants opened fire on them in Barangay Buricain, Pahamuddin, Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), on Thursday afternoon, August 27, 2026. According to the Pahamuddin Municipal Police Station,…
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Man Shot Twice in the Back in Sultan Mastura Amid Strict Gun Ban
SULTAN MASTURA, Maguindanao del Norte — A man was rushed to a hospital after being shot twice in the back by an unidentified gunman in Barangay Tambo, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte, on the morning of August 27, 2026, amid the implementation of a strict gun ban in the Bangsamoro region. The victim was identified…
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Man Found Dead, Floating in Pulangi River in Datu Piang
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — A man identified as Datunaot Utto Siyaw, a resident of Paidu Pulangi in Pikit, North Cotabato, was found dead and floating in the Pulangi River in Barangay Liong, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Wednesday, August 26. Siyaw was discovered floating in a portion of the river, prompting local…
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101st Infantry Brigade Deploys Forces for September 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — The 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade of the Philippine Army formally sent off its forces on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the unit steps up preparations to help secure the September 14, 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election (BPE) and ensure that voters can exercise their democratic rights in a peaceful,…
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Maguindanao del Sur Security Forces Intensify Election Preparations Ahead of First BARMM Parliamentary Polls
BULUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Security forces, election officials, local government units and other government stakeholders in Maguindanao del Sur have intensified preparations for the September 14, 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections as they moved to strengthen inter-agency coordination and prevent violence and other threats that could disrupt the historic polls. The Joint COMELEC-AFP-PNP and partner…