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MOLE Empowers Sulu’s Domestic Workers, Consults Stakeholders on Wage Adjustments
JOLO, Sulu — In a move to uplift the welfare of domestic workers, locally known as kasambahay, the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) conducted an orientation on Batas Kasambahay and the Productivity Enhancement Program on April 14. A total of 44 kasambahay attended the session,…
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Drug Suspect Nabbed in Balindong Buy-Bust Operation
BALINDONG, Lanao del Sur — A joint law enforcement operation led by the Balindong Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the Provincial Special Operations Group (PSOG) and the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug personality during a buy-bust operation…
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Troop Reinforcements Arrive in Basilan Amid Rising Pre-Election Security Concerns
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — With the May 2025 National and Local Elections fast approaching, the Armed Forces of the Philippines has ramped up its presence in Basilan, deploying additional military forces in an effort to secure what is shaping up to be an increasingly fragile peace. On Sunday, April 20, the 113th Division Reconnaissance Company…
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Two Newly-Identified Drug Personalities Nabbed in Jolo, Sulu Patrol Operations
Jolo, Sulu — Two newly-identified drug personalities were arrested in separate mobile patrol operations conducted by the Jolo Municipal Police Station (MPS), led by its Chief PLTC Annidul Sali, in coordination with the 1404th-B Regional Mobile Force Company of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14-B. The first suspect, a 37-year-old male, married, unemployed, and a…
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Commander Bravo’s Fiery Call for Violence Casts Shadow Over Lanao del Sur Elections
Lanao del Sur has once again found itself in the spotlight following a controversial and alarming statement from Member of Parliament (MP) Abdullah Macapaar, more popularly known as Commander Bravo, during a political campaign rally of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) in Maguing town on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Speaking before supporters and local…
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WestMinCom Bolsters Election Security Plans Ahead of 2025 National and Local Elections
Isabela City, Basilan — In preparation for the upcoming 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE), the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) continues to strengthen its efforts to ensure a peaceful, secure, and credible electoral process across Mindanao. On April 19, Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, Commander of WestMinCom, presided over the presentation of election security and contingency…
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Bangsamoro Parliament Eyes Stronger Protection for Lake Lanao through Proposed Management Authority
COTABATO CITY — A bill seeking to establish a more robust and effective mechanism to safeguard Lake Lanao was formally filed before the Bangsamoro Parliament. Under Parliament Bill No. 352, also known as the Lake Lanao Management Act, the Government of the Day has proposed the creation of the Lake Lanao Management Authority (LLMA) —…
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99 Child Development Centers in Bangsamoro Now Safer for Young Learners
COTABATO CITY — Young children across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region are starting to enjoy safer and more nurturing learning environments, as the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) successfully completed the inspection of 99 newly repaired Child Development Centers (CDCs) throughout the region. The inspection, carried out from April 7 to 11, 2025, was…
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Checkpoint Operation in Mulondo Leads to Arrest of Drug Suspect
MULONDO, Lanao del Sur — A routine checkpoint operation by the Mulondo Municipal Police Station (MPS) resulted in the arrest of a suspected drug courier on April 17, 2025, in Barangay Ilian. Personnel from the Mulondo MPS were conducting a COMELEC checkpoint at around 12:25 PM when they flagged down a single motorcycle driven by…
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Suspected Member of Notorious Tato Group Killed in Maguindanao del Norte Clash; Leader Escapes
DATU BLAH SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A joint law enforcement operation led to the death of an alleged member of the notorious Tato group, while the group’s leader managed to escape, following a clash in Barangay Meti on Friday. According to reports from the 1st Marine Brigade and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group…