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PNP Deploys Additional Troops to Secure Lanao del Sur Election Hotspots
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – March 31, 2025 In a concerted effort to ensure the integrity and safety of the upcoming elections, Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), led the send-off ceremony for 146 Philippine National Police (PNP) personnel. The event took place at…
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DFA Strengthens Role in Bangsamoro Peace Process, Aligns Foreign Aid with Regional Development
AWANG, MAGUINDANAO – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is taking a more active role in the Bangsamoro peace process, pledging to align international assistance with the region’s development goals. This commitment was affirmed during a closed-door briefing organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) at the 6th…
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DSWD Field Office IX Conducts Rollout Training on Social Case Management for Peace and Development
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office IX successfully conducted the Rollout Training on Social Case Management for the Peace and Development Buong Bansa Mapayapa from March 24-27, 2025, at the DSWD Region IX Conference Hall. This initiative aimed to strengthen the capabilities of case managers in delivering effective…
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Military Seizes Firearms and Explosives, Prevents Armed Clash in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Troops of the 6th Infantry (Redskin) Battalion successfully intercepted various firearms and explosives, preventing an armed confrontation between two rival groups in Barangay Ganta, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, on March 29, 2025. According to Lt. Col. Al Victor C. Burkley, Commanding Officer of the 6IB,…
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Joint Marine Exercise 2025 Kicks Off in Maguindanao del Norte
Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines – The highly anticipated Joint Marine Exercise 2025 (MAREX 2025) officially commenced on March 31, 2025, at the 1st Marine Brigade Headquarters in Camp Iranun, Sitio Bombaran, Brgy. Togaig, Barira. The exercise, a collaborative effort between the Philippine Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps, aims to enhance interoperability and operational…
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Authorities Intercept Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Php435,000 in Lanao del Sur Checkpoint
Picong, Lanao del Sur – In a decisive move against smuggling, law enforcement personnel intercepted 29 boxes of smuggled cigarettes worth an estimated Php435,000 during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Bara-as, Picong, Lanao del Sur, on March 25, 2025. The successful operation was carried out by the Picong Municipal Police Station, in collaboration with Charlie…
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Millions in Local Government Support Fund Under Scrutiny in BARMM
The release of a staggering P6.44 billion under the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to various Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has sparked controversy, prompting an investigation by the House of Representatives into alleged irregularities. The breakdown of the LGSF allocation, as disclosed by the Commission on…
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Basilan Police Undergo Training for Special Electoral Board Duties
BASILAN – The entire police force across Basilan province has completed a three-day orientation seminar on Special Electoral Boards (SEBs) under the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to ensure readiness for the upcoming national and local elections on May 12, 2025. Basilan Provincial Police Director, Col. Cerrazid Umabong, confirmed that 100% of the Philippine National Police…
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Police Commended for Swift Response Leading to Drug Arrest in Lanao del Sur
TUGAYA, Lanao del Sur – The quick action of law enforcement authorities led to the arrest of two individuals engaged in illegal activities in Barangay Lumbac, Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, on March 24, 2025. Provincial Director PCOL Robert S. Daculan of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) commended the personnel of Tugaya Municipal…
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Solidarity and Iftar Activity Strengthens Peace Efforts in Lanao del Sur
On March 26, 2025, a significant step towards unity and reconciliation took place in Barangay Banga, Pantar, Marantao, Lanao del Sur, as key officials and stakeholders gathered for the Solidarity and Iftar Activity. The event, spearheaded by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) through the Moro National Liberation Front…