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MILF Central Committee Indefinitely Suspends Abdulraof Macacua as BIAF Chief of Staff
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Central Committee has indefinitely suspended Abdulraof “Sammy Al Mansur”/“Sammy Gambar” Macacua from his post as Chief of Staff of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF)-MILF, citing alleged violations of directives issued by the organization and what it described as a serious breach of command and…
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Panenekelan Criminal Gang Leader Killed in Mamasapano Gun Battle
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — The alleged leader of the Panenekelan Criminal Gang and a provincial most wanted person was killed following a brief exchange of gunfire between his group and an unidentified armed group in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday morning, August 13, 2026. Bangsamoro police spokesperson Capt. Steffi Salanguit identified…
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6ID Refurbishes Mobility and Firearms Assets to Strengthen Troop Readiness in Central Mindanao
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division of the Philippine Army reinforced its operational readiness on August 12, 2026, with the ceremonial turnover of refurbished mobility assets and service firearms to its subordinate units at Division Headquarters, Camp Siongco, Awang. The activity underscored the division’s continuing effort to ensure that…
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Man Arrested in Datu Odin Sinsuat for Alleged COMELEC Gun Ban Violation
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Police arrested a man after he was allegedly caught carrying a firearm inside an establishment in Barangay Awang on August 10, 2026, in an incident reportedly linked to a violation of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban. According to the police report, authorities received information at around…
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26-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
A 26-year-old woman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barangay Dicalongan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on August 12, 2026, as she was reportedly about to board a private vehicle. The shooting was reported to have occurred at around 9:30 p.m. in the said barangay, according to initial information from authorities. Maguindanao del Sur Police…
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Task Force 92 Arrives in Maguindanao del Norte as Army Intensifies Security Preparations for BARMM Parliamentary Elections
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — The Philippine Army has strengthened its security preparations for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections with the arrival of Task Force 92 from the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on August 12, 2026. The arrival and formal reception of the…
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Loan Collector Wounded in Shooting in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte
A loan collector of a lending bank was wounded after being shot by unidentified assailants in Barangay Macabiso, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte, shortly before 2 p.m. on August 13, 2026. According to a report from the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), the victim was identified as Jeffrey Jalbuna, who was in the…
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Teacher Reportedly Abducted in Maguing, Lanao del Sur; Police Launch Hot-Pursuit Operation
A teacher of Malungun Elementary School in Maguing, Lanao del Sur, was reportedly abducted by armed suspects in Barangay Lilod at around 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 12, according to an initial report from the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR). The victim was identified as Baesarome Bagup, who was reportedly traveling aboard a tricycle…
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Suspected Gunrunner Arrested, Two M4A1 Carbines Seized in Maguindanao del Sur
A man allegedly involved in gunrunning was arrested and two unlicensed M4A1 carbines were confiscated during a joint law enforcement operation in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on August 10, 2026, according to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG). The operation was conducted at around 5 p.m. in Barangay Salbo by personnel of…
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61-year-old widow stabbed dead in alleged robbery at Cotabato City home; 20-year-old suspect arrested
COTABATO CITY — A 61-year-old widow was stabbed to death inside her residence in Barangay Rosary Heights 9, Cotabato City, on Tuesday afternoon, August 11, with police arresting a 20-year-old woman who allegedly fled the scene carrying the victim’s belongings. The victim was identified as Lumbai Malo Dalmaob, 61, a housewife and resident of Purok…