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Political Tension in BARMM: A Test of Leadership and Unity
Political tensions are rising in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the appointment of Abdulraof Macacua as Interim Chief Minister by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The decision has created visible divisions within the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the primary force behind the region’s autonomy. MILF Chairman Ahod “Kagi Murad” Ebrahim’s absence…
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Voluntary Surrender of Loose Firearms Strengthens Peace Efforts in Datu Salibo
Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur – In a significant move towards ensuring peace and security, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Datu Salibo, under the leadership of Hon. Acting Mayor Omar K. Ali, successfully facilitated the voluntary surrender of several loose firearms on March 19, 2025. The event, conducted in partnership with the League of…
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Two Suspected Gun Runners Neutralized in Maguindanao del Sur Checkpoint Clash
Maguindanao del Sur, March 18, 2025 – A routine checkpoint operation by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) turned into an armed encounter, leading to the neutralization of two suspected gun runners in Barangay Old Maganoy, DAS, Maguindanao del Sur. The incident occurred at approximately 9:15 AM when AFP personnel from the 33rd Infantry…
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Mindanao-Wide Seaweed Value Chain Analysis Workshop Kicks Off in Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines – A Mindanao-wide Seaweed Value Chain Analysis (VCA) Inception Workshop commenced today in Tawi-Tawi, bringing together key stakeholders to update the region’s seaweed industry assessment and identify priority interventions for its development. The VCA, a scientific tool utilized by the Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) through its I-PLAN Component, aims to…
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626 Teaching and Non-Teaching Personnel Take Oath in Maguindanao del Sur
Cotabato City, March 20 – A mass signing of appointments and oath-taking ceremony was held today at the Cotabato State University Gymnasium, marking the official entry of 626 teaching, non-teaching, and teaching-related personnel into the Schools Division Office (SDO) of Maguindanao del Sur under the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE). Among those…
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Top 10 Most Wanted in Maguindanao del Norte Arrested in Law Enforcement Operation
Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte – A high-value fugitive listed among the top 10 most wanted persons at the provincial level was apprehended in a joint law enforcement operation conducted in Barangay Rumidas, Buldon, on March 14, 2025. The suspect, identified by the alias “Abo,” is a 31-year-old male, married, and a resident of Barangay Cabayuan,…
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Police Commend Marantao MPS for Successful Drug Bust Operation
Marantao, Lanao del Sur – Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), lauded the personnel of Marantao Municipal Police Station (MPS) for their successful anti-drug operation that led to the arrest of a drug suspect in Barangay Matampay. The law enforcement operation, conducted through a buy-bust…
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Engaged Lawyers Ambushed in Maguindanao del Norte; Bride-to-Be Killed
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – A couple set to marry next month faced a tragic fate after being ambushed by unidentified gunmen in Sitio Tenorio, Barangay Awang, on Monday afternoon. The attack claimed the life of Atty. Junisa Kimamao, CPA, while her fiancé, Atty. Ibrahim Pendatu, LPT, survived and is currently recovering from…
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High-Value Dawlah Islamiyah Member and Three Others Killed in Maguindanao del Norte Clash; Families Claim They Were Civilians
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Four members of the Dawlah Islamiyah, including a high-value individual, were killed in a military encounter in Sitio Palao, Barangay Barira, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte on March 17, 2025. According to Lt. Col. John A. Dela Cruz, commander of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 2 (MBLT-2), government…
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Military Thwarts Armed Group’s Sabotage Attempt in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – The military, in coordination with local law enforcement, successfully foiled an attempted sabotage by an armed lawless group following an operation in Barangay Kapinpilan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on March 17, 2025. According to Lt. Col. Loqui O. Marco, commander of the 90th Infantry (Bigkis-Lahi) Battalion, the…