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Mujiv Hataman Proclaimed Governor-Elect of Basilan in Historic Local Polls
BASILAN PROVINCE – In what has been described as one of the most closely contested and historic elections in Basilan, Congressman Mujiv Hataman was officially proclaimed as the newly elected Governor of the province on May 14, 2025. The proclamation ceremony was held at the Basilan Provincial Capitol following a brief delay in vote canvassing…
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BARMM Coffee Shines at Philippine Coffee Expo 2025, Brews P19.7M in Sales and Opportunities
Makati City — Coffee growers from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are celebrating a historic breakthrough after making a strong impression at the recently concluded Philippine Coffee Expo 2025, held from May 9 to 11 at Space, One Ayala. BARMM-grown coffee raked in ₱872,478 in on-site sales, secured ₱8.26 million in booked…
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OOBC Urges Bangsamoro Communities Outside BARMM to Submit Socio-Economic Proposals
Davao City — The Bangsamoro Government’s Office for Other Bangsamoro Communities (OOBC) has called on Bangsamoro residents living outside the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to submit proposed programs, particularly those aimed at socio-economic development, for possible support and intervention. The appeal was made during a three-day needs assessment and mapping workshop held…
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Sulu Elections Conclude Peacefully Under 1102nd Brigade’s Watch
Camp AKA, Luuk, Sulu — May 13, 2025 — The May 12 National and Local Elections in the area of responsibility (AOR) of the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade concluded without any election-related violent incidents (ERVIs), marking a peaceful and orderly democratic exercise across seven municipalities in the second district of Sulu. The brigade’s AOR covers…
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ZAMPELAN Task Force Hailed for Ensuring Peaceful, Orderly Conduct of 2025 National and Local Elections
Camp Sang-an, Zamboanga del Sur — The Joint Task Force ZAMPELAN (Zamboanga Peninsula and Lanao), in close coordination with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and local government units, successfully secured the peaceful and orderly conduct of the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) across its area of responsibility on May…
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Peaceful Elections Achieved in Maguindanao Despite Isolated Tensions – JTFC, 6ID Report
Camp Siongco, Awang, Maguindanao del Norte – The Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) and the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division proudly announced the peaceful conclusion of the May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections across their Joint Operational Area, noting that the day ended with zero fatalities despite minor delays and tensions in some areas. Tensions…
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5 Arrested for Gun Ban Violation in Pualas, Lanao del Sur During 2025 Elections
Pualas, Lanao del Sur – Five individuals were arrested in Barangay Talambo, Pualas, Lanao del Sur at around 4:10 PM for violating the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban amid the ongoing 2025 National and Local Elections. The suspects, all residents of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte, were apprehended for alleged violation of Republic…
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Man Nabbed for Firing Gun During Elections in Lanao del Sur
May 12, 2025 | Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur — A man was arrested on Monday afternoon for allegedly firing his firearm in public during the ongoing election proceedings in Barangay Bacayawan, Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM at the Punung Elementary School, a designated polling center, alarming voters and…
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CCAA Tags 2025 National and Local Elections in Bangsamoro as Most Violent Yet
Cotabato City, May 13, 2025 — The Council for Climate and Conflict Action (CCAA), through its BOTO Bangsamoro monitoring initiative, declared the 2025 National and Local Elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as the most violent in recent memory, documenting at least 34 incidents of violence, irregularities, and disorder from May…
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Police Seize High-Powered Firearm, Ammunition in Basilan Raid
Maluso, Basilan – May 11, 2025 — Authorities confiscated a high-powered firearm and several rounds of ammunition during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Tamuk, Maluso, Basilan on May 10, 2025. The operation was carried out by the Regional Intelligence and Assessment Team (RIAT), Cotabato Task Unit (CTU), and the Regional Investigation Division (RID)…