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Bangsamoro’s Descent into Chaos: Guns, Bloodshed, and the Myth of Peace
Days after Climate Conflict Action (CCA) launched its report on violent incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the region confirmed a grim reality: over 100 shooting incidents have already been recorded in the first two months of the year. According to the Police…
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Joint Law Enforcement Operation in Lanao del Sur Leads to Arrest of Wanted Suspects
Lanao del Sur, Philippines – A coordinated law enforcement operation in Barangay Lubo Basara, Lumba Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, successfully led to the arrest of two wanted individuals at around 5:00 AM on February 22, 2025. Provincial Director PCOL Robert S. Daculan of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) commended the personnel from…
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Over PHP 900K Worth of Shabu Seized in Marawi Drug Bust; Three High-Value Suspects Arrested
Marawi City – Law enforcement authorities successfully seized illegal drugs worth over PHP 900,000 and arrested three high-value individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Proper Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. The operation, which took place at around 2:00 AM on February 21, 2025, was carried out by personnel from the Marawi City…
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Datu Abdullah Sangki LGU Turns Over 20 M14 Rifles to Philippine Army
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – February 21, 2025 – The local government of Datu Abdullah Sangki (DAS), Maguindanao del Sur, formally turned over 20 M14 rifles to the 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade in a ceremony held at the DAS municipal hall. The firearms were voluntarily surrendered by Honorable Zuharto Al Wali S.…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Buluan, Maguindanao; One Suspect Killed, Two Arrested
COTABATO CITY—A drug den in Buluan, Maguindanao, was dismantled during a buy-bust operation conducted by combined operatives from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), the 21st Mechanized Infantry Company, the 2nd Mechanized Battalion, the Maguindanao Maritime Police Station, and the Buluan Municipal Police Station on February 20, 2025. Authorities arrested two drug suspects, identified only…
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Editorial: The Grim Reality Behind the MOA Signing—Indigenous Peoples Left Behind
The recent signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) and the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs (MIPA), facilitated by the Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB), is being touted as a step forward in protecting the rights of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the Bangsamoro region. However, while the agreement…
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Government Pushes Digital Connectivity to Advance Peace in Conflict-Affected Areas
The Philippine government is set to bridge the digital divide in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas, turning technology into a tool for peace and progress. Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. and Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Secretary Ivan John E. Uy are spearheading bold initiatives to integrate digital connectivity as a…
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Iranun Development Council Established to Strengthen Governance and Economic Growth
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – The Iranun Development Council (IDC) was formally established on February 19, 2025, through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing ceremony at Iranun Palace, Parang. This milestone marks a unified effort among local governments to enhance governance, economic progress, and development in Iranun communities. Mayor Cahar P. Ibay of Parang, serving…
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Indigenous Leader Found Beheaded in Maguindanao del Sur Amid Ongoing Violence Against Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples
Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines – The decapitated body of Fernando Promboy, a 65-year-old elder of the Teduray-Lambangian tribe, was discovered on February 19 near a water reservoir on his land in Barangay Tuayan Mother, Datu Hoffer Ampatuan. His hands were bound, and his head had been severed. Promboy, who had gone missing on February 17,…
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Mindanao Provinces Shine in 2023 Economic Performance of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
The recently released report on the 2023 Economic Performance of the Provinces and Highly Urbanized Cities in the Philippines highlighted the significant contributions of Mindanao provinces to the Gross Value Added (GVA) of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing (AFF). Bukidnon and Davao del Norte Among Top 10 National Contributors In 2023, the Philippines’ GVA of AFF…