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Notorious Crime Suspect Killed in Armed Encounter with Authorities in Maguindanao del Norte
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte — May 5, 2025 — A notorious member of an organized crime group was killed during a joint law enforcement operation early Monday morning in Sitio Dulayap, Barangay Panggao, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. The fatality was identified as Kamlon Manardas Ragundo, 34, a resident of the area, according…
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Barira Declares Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group and Black Flag Persona Non Grata; Military, JTFC Voice Full Support
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – May 5, 2025 — In a strong show of unity against terrorism, the Municipality of Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, has declared the Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group and its Black Flag as persona non grata, drawing commendation from the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID)…
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Two Soldiers Killed After Military Boat Capsizes in Maguindanao del Sur
Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur – May 5, 2025 — The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division of the Philippine Army is in mourning following the tragic deaths of two of its personnel after their military boat capsized during a patrol operation along the Butalo River in Barangay Butalo on the morning of May 2. The victims…
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Hundreds Benefit from Job Fair as BARMM Celebrates Workers’ Role in Regional Progress
COTABATO CITY — In celebration of Labor Day, the Bangsamoro Government paid tribute to the region’s workforce while launching a successful job fair that drew hundreds of job seekers and dozens of employers from across various industries. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua led the commemoration on May 1 at the Office of the Chief Minister…
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Explosion Rocks Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur Amid Pre-Election Tensions
Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur – May 4, 2025 — A powerful explosion late Saturday night shook the town of Buluan after an explosive device was hurled in front of the residence of United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) Vice Gubernatorial candidate Hisham Nando in Barangay Poblacion. No injuries or casualties were reported, but the blast —…
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105 Special Electoral Board Personnel Arrive in Maguindanao del Norte to Boost Election Security
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – May 4, 2025 To strengthen security measures for the upcoming elections, 105 personnel from the Special Electoral Board (SEB) of Police Regional Office 2 (PRO2) arrived at the Tactical Operations Group 12 (TOG12) at Awang Airport, Datu Odin Sinsuat (DOS), Maguindanao del Norte, on Sunday afternoon. Led by…
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Military Recovers War Materiel After Clash with Local Terror Group in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – Troops from the 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion recovered several war materiel following an encounter with an estimated four armed members of a local terrorist group in Barangay Penditen, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur around 5:00 PM on May 3, 2025. According to Lt. Col. Al…
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Unexploded Ordnance Safely Disposed in Basilan
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan – April 30, 2025 | In a major step toward ensuring public safety, personnel from the 45th Infantry (Gallant) Battalion, in coordination with the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company and the 10th K9 Company, successfully located and disposed of unexploded ordnance (UXO) in Barangay Bohe Pahu, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan. The operation…
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Tension Erupts in Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur Amid Alleged Election Irregularities
May 3, 2025 — Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur — Tension flared in the municipality of Amai Manabilang after a confrontation broke out between the camp of incumbent Mayor Mastura Manabilang and the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) during the ongoing election period. According to reports, members of the UBJP rushed to the municipal hall…
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MILF, MNLF Leaders Join Peace Talks Ahead of 2025 Elections in Basilan
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan – In a strong push for peace and unity ahead of the 2025 National and Local Elections, the 45th Infantry (Gallant) Battalion of the 11th Infantry (Alakdan) Division spearheaded two days of peace conversations with key leaders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) from April…