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Malaysia, Mindanao Strengthen Partnership During Iftar Celebration
Makati City, Philippines – Malaysia and Mindanao reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic and diplomatic relations during an Iftar celebration hosted by His Excellency Dato’ Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines, on Tuesday evening. The event took place at Rumah Malaysia, the ambassador’s official residence in Makati City, and was attended…
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A Province in Peril: The Wave of Killings in Maguindanao Demands Urgent Action
The province of Maguindanao is drowning in bloodshed, with a relentless wave of assassinations leaving communities in fear and uncertainty. The alarming frequency of these attacks raises urgent questions: Who is behind these heinous crimes? What is fueling this violence? And most importantly, why is no one being held accountable? In just one week, eleven…
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PRO BAR Strengthens Security Amid Deadly Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – The Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) has intensified security measures following the tragic ambush that claimed the lives of Atty. Maceda L. Abo, Election Officer of Datu Odin Sinsuat, and her husband, Jojo Abo, on March 26, 2025, in Barangay Makir. PRO BAR…
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Philippine Army and MNLF Strengthen Ties at Solidarity Iftar
Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur – The 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade, led by Brigadier General Edgar L. Catu, represented Major General Donald M. Gumiran, Commander of the Joint Task Force Central and the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division of the Philippine Army, at the Solidarity Iftar hosted by the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) on…
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9 Loose Firearms Surrendered in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – The number of surrendered loose firearms continues to rise as nine more weapons were turned over to the military in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur. According to Lt. Col. Felmax Lodriguito Jr., Commander of the 2nd Mechanized Battalion, the surrender of these firearms is the result of intensified…
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AI-Powered Security: Cotabato City Explores Artificial Intelligence for Command Center Operations
Cotabato City is taking a step toward advanced security and monitoring as Mayor Para sa Lahat Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao engaged in a thorough discussion with Project Moonshot Inc., led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ronald Miñoza. The meeting focused on the company’s proposal to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the operations of the city’s…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Cotabato City, Four Arrested
Cotabato City—A drug den operating in Purok 7, Rosary Heights 9, Cotabato City, was successfully dismantled following a joint operation conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Regional Special Enforcement Team, Marine Battalion Landing Team 5, and the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit-PROBAR. The operation, coordinated with the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14-A and Police…
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Heed the Call: Protecting the Teduray and Lambangian in the Bangsamoro
The relentless violence against the Teduray and Lambangian Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is a grave human rights crisis that demands urgent attention. The brutal killing of an Indigenous leader in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan on February 17, 2025—the 85th such murder since the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on…
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PNP Officially Launches Special Task Force-BARMM for Safe 2025 Elections
In a bid to strengthen security measures ahead of the 2025 National and Local Elections, the Philippine National Police (PNP) officially activated the Special Task Force-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (STF-BARMM) on Monday. This initiative, led by PNP Chief Police General Rommel Francisco D. Marbil, aligns with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to…
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Election-Related Violence in Bangsamoro: A Crisis of Governance and Security
Election Officer and Spouse Ambushed in Maguindanao del Norte—1 Dead, 1 Injured Datu Odin Sinsuat Election Officer Maceda Lidasan Abo and her husband, Jojo Abo, were ambushed on the morning of March 26 in Barangay Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. The couple was on their way to the Dalican Election Office when unidentified…