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Suspect Nabbed for Gun Ban Violation in Maguindanao del Sur
Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities arrested a motorcycle rider for illegal possession of a firearm during a joint checkpoint operation in Barangay Sapakan on May 7, 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to enforce the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban ahead of the 2025 National and Local Elections. Personnel from the Rajah…
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Man Fatally Shot in Cotabato City; Suspect at Large
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A shooting incident was reported early this morning, May 8, 2025, in Cotabato City, resulting in the death of a 31-year-old man. The victim, identified as Morshid Kaumpongan Panabal, a resident of Purok Sharrif, Malagapas, Rosary Heights 10, was gunned down at around 5:55 AM. According to initial reports from Police…
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Five BIFF Members Surrender to Military in Maguindanao del Sur
May 6, 2025 | Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur — Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) voluntarily surrendered to the 48th Infantry (Guardians) Battalion under the leadership of Lt. Col. Kenny Rae C. Tizon. The turnover took place during a simple “Kanduli” ceremony—a traditional Maguindanaon thanksgiving ritual—to express gratitude to the Almighty.…
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Lanao del Sur Police Nabs Armed Suspect in Marantao Amid Election Security Drive
Marantao, Lanao del Sur – May 6, 2025 — In a decisive operation supporting ongoing election security efforts, police operatives from the Marantao Municipal Police Station arrested a 46-year-old man for illegal possession of a firearm in Barangay Banga, Pantar, Marantao, Lanao del Sur. Provincial Director PCOL Robert S. Daculan of the Lanao del Sur…
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Troops Face Tough Terrain to Secure Peaceful Elections in BARMM and Maguindanao del Norte
Ensuring security in areas accessible only by crossing rivers in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Maguindanao del Norte poses a significant challenge to law enforcement and military forces ahead of the 2025 National and Local Elections. According to Lt. Col. Edgard Batinay, commander of the…
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Top Fugitives Nabbed in Maguindanao and Lanao del Sur Amid Intensified PNP Campaign
SULTAN KUDARAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE / MARANTAO, LANAO DEL SUR — In a strong show of commitment to peace and security in the Bangsamoro region, police units under the Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) arrested two high-profile fugitives on May 5, 2025, in separate operations in Maguindanao del Norte and…
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PNP Nabs Firearms Dealer in Datu Piang Buy-Bust Ahead of Elections
DATU PIANG, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — Authorities arrested a suspected illegal firearms dealer during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Magaslong on May 5, 2025, as part of a nationwide campaign against loose firearms in the lead-up to the elections. The operation was carried out by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Cotabato CFU, with…
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MNLF Officially Disaffiliates Commander Pando Mudjasan
Bangsamoro Homeland — The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has formally announced the disaffiliation of Mr. Pando Mudjasan, also known as Commander Pando, from the organization. The declaration was made through an official statement issued by Ustadz Abdulkarim Tan Misuari, Vice-Chairman and Concurrent Acting Chairman of the MNLF under the leadership of Chairman Prof. Nur…
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Task Group ‘Pata’ Activated to Secure May 12 Elections in Sulu Island Municipality
Pata, Sulu – In preparation for the upcoming May 12, 2025 National and Local Elections, the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade officially activated and deployed Task Group “Pata” on May 3, 2025, to the island municipality of Pata, Sulu. The newly formed task group, led by Colonel Wilfredo Borgonia Jr., is composed of units from the…
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More High-Powered Firearms Surrendered to 6ID in Maguindanao del Norte
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – May 5, 2025 — The campaign for peace in Maguindanao del Norte gained further ground as five more high-powered firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army on May 4 in Barangay Ambolodto, Datu Odin Sinsuat town. According to Lt. Col. Robert T.…