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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…
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High-Value Drug Suspect Arrested in Wao, Lanao Del Sur Buy-Bust Operation
Wao, Lanao Del Sur – A high-value drug suspect was arrested in a successful buy-bust operation conducted by joint law enforcement units in Barangay East Kili-kili, Wao, Lanao Del Sur on the morning of March 26, 2025. Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao Del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), commended the…
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Piagapo Reaps Success in Strawberry Cultivation, Plans for Mass Production Underway
Piagapo, Lanao del Sur—The Municipality of Piagapo has achieved a significant milestone in agricultural innovation with the successful harvest of strawberries in Barangay Gacap. This initiative is a result of a collaborative program between the local government and the Mindanao State University (MSU) through its College of Agriculture. The pilot project marks a breakthrough for…
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Philippines Launches Women, Peace, and Security Center of Excellence, Strengthens Academic Partnership
The Philippines officially launched its Women, Peace, and Security Center of Excellence (WPS CoE) on March 27, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s commitment to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment in peace and security. As the third WPS center of its kind globally, the facility will serve as a sub-national, national, and…