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Bangsamoro Elections Postponed: Implications and Challenges Ahead
The postponement of the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections from May 12, 2025, to October 13, 2025, has been officially approved following the agreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives. This decision, certified as urgent by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to ensure a smoother and well-prepared transition…
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Indigenous Peoples Caught in the Crossfire of MILF Camp Developments
The recent hearing of the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples in the House of Representatives has once again brought to light the ongoing land disputes between the Indigenous Peoples (IP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The crux of…
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Former Police Officer Involved in Maguindanao Massacre Arrested for 56 Counts of Murder
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – Authorities have arrested a former police officer implicated in the infamous Maguindanao Massacre. The operation, dubbed ‘COPLAN TADTAD,’ was carried out by the Regional Intelligence Division of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PROBAR), in coordination with Parang Municipal Police Station, RIU15, and PIT Sultan Kudarat. The suspect, identified…
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Son of BIAF Brigade Commander Injured in Shooting in Datu Montawal
Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur – The son of a Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces-Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF) Brigade Commander was wounded in a shooting incident along the national highway in Barangay Tunggol, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur at dusk. The victim, identified as Mamalingking “Malic” Dandua, a resident of Barangay Kilangan, Pagalungan, sustained two…
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House of Representatives to Probe Alleged Misuse of Public Funds in Bangsamoro Government
MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives is set to launch an inquiry into the alleged misuse of public funds by the Bangsamoro Government. The House Committee on Public Accounts, along with other concerned committees, will spearhead the investigation to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of government resources. The probe follows allegations raised…
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Another Shooting Incident in Buluan – One Dead Amid Election Gun Ban
Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur – February 3, 2025 – Another shooting incident has occurred in the town of Buluan, leaving one person dead despite the election gun ban currently in effect. The victim, identified as Vhoris Sanday, also known as “Misuari,” a resident of Barangay Malangit, Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, was shot and killed in…
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Bangsamoro Political Parties Participate in Parliamentary Learning Visit to Sri Lanka
Sixteen Bangsamoro political parties joined a Parliamentary Learning Visit to Sri Lanka in response to an invitation from the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The visit aimed to strengthen political parties in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) by studying Sri Lanka’s post-conflict governance strategies, particularly in governance, reconciliation, and decentralization, which could…
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Two Drug Suspects Arrested in Buy-Bust Operation in Jolo, Sulu
Jolo, Sulu – February 2, 2024 – Two suspected drug personalities were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Jolo Municipal Police Station (MPS) at Sitio 477, Barangay Asturias, Jolo, Sulu, at around 8:10 PM. Police identified the suspects as Alvin Columbres Sappayani, 46, an unemployed single man, and Damsid Alim Muksarin, 41, a…
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Man Arrested for Possession of Firearm and Theft in Cotabato City
Cotabato City – A man was arrested by personnel from Police Station 2 and the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) after being caught in possession of a firearm early this morning at around 1:00 AM along Mañara Street, Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City. According to Station 2 Commander PCapt. Teofisto Ferrer Jr., the suspect was…
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Former TESDA Chief Teng Mangudadatu Stands Firm on Maguindanao del Norte Gubernatorial Bid
Maguindanao del Norte—Contrary to his earlier statements expressing willingness to withdraw from the gubernatorial race in order to maintain the unity of the Family Alliance, former TESDA Secretary Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu has reaffirmed his decision to push through with his candidacy. The Family Alliance includes both his own family and that of his political rival,…