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Two Wounded in M79 Grenade Blast Amid Ongoing Election-Related Violence in Bangsamoro
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur – Two individuals, including a minor, were wounded in an explosion just before 8:00 PM Saturday in Barangay Mother Poblacion, Shariff Aguak — a chilling reminder of the rising election-related violence in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Police Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, spokesperson of the Police Regional…
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Two Foreign Nationals Intercepted at Bongao Seaport for Suspected Illegal Activities
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi — May 8, 2025 Two foreign nationals were intercepted on May 8, 2025, at the Bongao Seaport in Poblacion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, during a routine patrol led by the Tawi-Tawi Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) in coordination with various government agencies. The incident occurred during the inspection of passengers arriving from Zamboanga City aboard the…
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Amai Manabilang Farmers Brew Success in National Coffee Contest — A Call to Support Local Agriculture
In a remarkable achievement that underscores both skill and perseverance, coffee farmers from Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, have made waves in the Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC) recently held in Manila. Among the country’s best, Mr. Samuel Ochea Jr. secured a prestigious spot in the top 7, while Mr. Nestor Labarque followed closely, placing…
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Man Brutally Killed by Wife and Her Alleged Lover in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
SULTAN KUDARAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — A 50-year-old man was brutally killed by his own wife and her alleged lover in what police described as a gruesome crime that occurred in Barangay Ladia on the night of Thursday, May 8, 2025. The victim was identified as Norodin Gumaga Mustapha, a public utility vehicle driver. According…
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Carnapping Suspect Surrenders in Marawi; Stolen Motorcycle Recovered, Another Arrested
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – May 8, 2025 — A suspect linked to a recent carnapping case in Marawi City voluntarily surrendered to authorities, leading to the swift recovery of a stolen motorcycle and the arrest of another individual. The operation forms part of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) intensified anti-carnapping campaign under the…
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Commentary: Upholding Integrity in Marawi’s Elections Is Non-Negotiable
In a democracy, trust is everything. And nowhere is that trust more critical than in the conduct of elections — the sacred process where citizens choose who will lead them. That is why the recent allegation involving Marawi City’s Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Officer, Atty. Norpaisa Paglala-Naduyog, must not be taken lightly. According to a…
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GPH, MILF Commanders Reaffirm Peace Commitment Ahead of 2025 Elections in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan Province (May 8, 2025) — In a significant demonstration of unity and peacebuilding, the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) joined the ceremonial signing of a pledge of commitment between the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commanders to ensure peaceful and credible 2025 National and Local Elections. The…
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MBLT-6 Strengthens Security Measures in Election Hotspots Datu Odin Sinsuat and Cotabato City
Cotabato City, Philippines – As the upcoming elections draw near, the Marine Battalion Landing Team 6 (MBLT-6) is intensifying its security operations in Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS), Maguindanao del Norte (MDN), and Cotabato City—areas that have been identified as election hotspots due to past incidents of political violence and unrest. MBLT-6 continues to take proactive…
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Basilan Government Strengthens Support for Farmers and Fisherfolk Amid Challenges
The Provincial Government of Basilan continues to stand firmly with its farmers and fisherfolk, recognizing their unwavering resilience and dedication in ensuring food production and sustainability in the province despite natural and man-made challenges. In response to the growing threats to agriculture, the government has implemented several key interventions. Among them is the allocation of…
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Police Nab Armed Suspect with Illegal Drugs During Election Gun Ban in Lanao del Sur
Tamparan, Lanao del Sur – A 42-year-old male suspect was arrested on the evening of May 5, 2025, by operatives of the Tamparan Municipal Police Station (MPS) for violations of multiple laws, including the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act (RA 10591), the COMELEC Gun Ban, and the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA…