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Man Arrested at Jolo Checkpoint for Possession of Unlicensed Firearm
June 11, 2025 | Jolo, Sulu — A man was arrested by personnel of the Jolo Municipal Police Station after he was caught carrying an unlicensed firearm at a police checkpoint in Barangay Bus-Bus, Jolo, Sulu on Tuesday, June 11. According to police reports, the suspect was flagged down while riding a white and black…
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High-Value Drug Suspect Nabbed in Marawi Buy-Bust Operation
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – June 10, 2025 — A high-value individual (HVI) suspected of illegal drug activities was arrested in a major anti-drug operation led by the Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) on Tuesday evening. The suspect was apprehended at around 7:00 PM in Barangay Lilod Saduc during…
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BIAF Members Receive First Safe Conduct Passes as Part of Amnesty Process in BARMM
Cotabato City — June 11, 2025 In a historic step toward lasting peace in Mindanao, members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) officially received their Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) today during a ceremonial event held in Cotabato City. These documents offer legal protection to former combatants who have applied for amnesty, ensuring they are…
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Keeping Children in Classrooms, Not Workplaces: Bangsamoro’s Stand Against Child Labor
COTABATO CITY—In a heartfelt show of commitment to children’s rights and welfare, the Bangsamoro Government’s Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) led the pre-celebration of the World Day Against Child Labor (WDACL) on June 4. The event reaffirmed a growing regional movement to protect Bangsamoro children from the harsh realities of child labor and to…
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PRO BAR Stresses Strong Partnership with Business Sector to Boost Trade and Security in Bangsamoro
COTABATO CITY — The Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) is emphasizing the critical role of strong collaboration between the business community, law enforcement, and government agencies in ensuring safe and smooth trade operations across the region. With the goal of fostering a secure environment for entrepreneurs, investors, and the wider…
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Op-Ed: From Moral to Immoral Governance? Bangsamoro Must Confront Corruption Head-On
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was born from decades of struggle—against marginalization, against injustice, and for the right to self-determination. It was carved out of blood, sacrifice, and the aspirations of a people longing to govern themselves in accordance with their values, especially the principles of Islamic governance rooted in justice, accountability,…
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DepEd Supervisor Shot in Broad Daylight Amid Persistent Gun Violence in Maguindanao
Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — June 10, 2025 — A supervisor from the Department of Education (DepEd) was seriously wounded in a broad daylight shooting, underscoring the continuing gun-related violence that plagues the provinces of Maguindanao del Norte and del Sur. The victim was identified by local police as Alamanza Ambiton, a married DepEd…
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High-Value Drug Suspect Nabbed in Wao, Lanao del Sur During Joint Operation
Wao, Lanao del Sur – June 7, 2025 — A high-value individual (HVI) involved in illegal drug activities was arrested in a successful joint buy-bust operation conducted by multiple law enforcement units in Purok 2, Barangay Eastern, Wao, Lanao del Sur, in the early hours of Saturday. The coordinated effort was spearheaded by the PNP…
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Seaweed and Survival: How Tawi-Tawi’s Farmers Are Reclaiming Their Future
In the early morning light off the coast of a small island in Tawi-Tawi, men return to shore in narrow wooden boats, bringing with them a day’s worth of harvest from the Celebes Sea. It isn’t fish that fills their boats, but bunches of seaweed—known locally as agal-agal. These are handed off to women like…
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Basilan Declares Itself Abu Sayyaf-Free: A New Era of Peace and Unity Begins
BASILAN — June 9, 2025. In a historic and emotionally resonant moment, the Province of Basilan formally declared itself free from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG), marking a transformative milestone not only for the province but for the entire nation. The declaration, led by the Provincial Government of Basilan through the Office of the Provincial…