-
Five Nabbed in Anti-Drug Operation in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — In a decisive move against illegal drug activities, five individuals were arrested in Barangay Tubig Boh, Bongao on May 21 during a targeted police operation by the Bongao Municipal Police Station (MPS). Police operatives apprehended the suspects while they were reportedly caught in the act of possessing illegal substances. Confiscated during the…
-
Notorious Bomb Expert from Local Terror Group Surrenders in Maguindanao del Norte
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – A known bomb expert from a local terrorist group has finally surrendered to government forces through the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) on May 21, 2025, in the barangay of Pigcalagan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte. Brigadier General Jose Vladimir Cagara, Commander of 1BCT, confirmed the surrender…
-
Eight Years After Marawi: Liberation for Whom?
May 23, 2025 Eight years ago today, the city of Marawi was engulfed in flames, violence, and devastation. What was intended as a swift counterterrorism operation to capture the elusive Abu Sayyaf leader Isnilon Hapilon turned into a drawn-out, five-month siege — the longest urban warfare in modern Philippine history. The Marawi Siege, which began…
-
Rainfall and Rifles: The Dangerous Convergence in the Bangsamoro Mainland
In the heart of Mindanao, where the verdant valleys of Maguindanao and Lanao cradle rich agricultural lands, and the Special Geographic Areas of BARMM brim with untapped potential, a tragic irony unfolds. These lands, blessed with natural wealth, remain gripped by poverty, conflict, and now—an intensifying climate crisis. The recent deluge that swept across Maguindanao…
-
Governor Adiong, Lanao del Sur ECLIP Committee Recognized as Best in BARMM
QUEZON CITY – May 21, 2025 — Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong, Jr. of Lanao del Sur received the prestigious Best E-CLIP Committee Award for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in recognition of his exemplary commitment to peacebuilding and reintegration efforts under the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP). The award was…
-
2 Monkeypox Cases Confirmed in BARMM; 6 Others Under Monitoring
COTABATO CITY – Health officials have confirmed two cases of Monkeypox (Mpox) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), with six more individuals currently under monitoring for suspected infection. During a press conference earlier today, BARMM Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. reported that the confirmed cases are from the municipalities of Sultan…
-
Military, Stakeholders Award Farm Tools to Support Balik-Barangay Beneficiaries in Patikul
Patikul, Sulu — In a remarkable show of unity and commitment to peace, the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division joined key partners in awarding agricultural equipment to ten barangays under the Balik-Barangay Program led by Sulu State College. Held at the School of Agriculture of Sulu State College, the event marked a milestone in a broader…
-
MinDA Reaffirms Support for Renewable Energy Push in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY – May 20, 2024 — The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) reaffirmed its commitment to a greener and more resilient Mindanao during a Capacity Building Training Workshop on Renewable Energy Development held at Sotogrande Hotel, Davao City. The workshop, spearheaded by the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
-
Alleged Drug Seller Nabbed in Cotabato City Buy-Bust
Cotabato City — May 20, 2025An alleged drug peddler was arrested during a buy-bust operation conducted by authorities in Purok Bulawan, Mother Barangay Bagua, Cotabato City around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20. The suspect, identified only by the alias “Dats”, a 33-year-old male driver and resident of Purok Sampaguita, Bagua 3, Cotabato City, was…
-
PDEA BARMM Nabs High-Value Target; ₱3.8 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Cotabato City
Cotabato City, May 21, 2025 — Authorities scored a significant victory in the government’s anti-drug campaign after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) arrested a high-value target and confiscated ₱3.8 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Cotabato City. The operation, conducted on…