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Sulu Remains Peaceful as Army, Stakeholders Ensure Security
LTC Michael Demafelix, commanding officer of the 101st Infantry “Sajahitra” Battalion under the 1102nd Brigade of the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division, Philippine Army, proudly shared in the Lingkod Bayan program of DXSM Radyo Pilipinas Jolo that peace and order are being maintained in the three municipalities under their jurisdiction—Luuk, Omar, and the island town of…
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Police Commend Operatives for Successful Buy-Bust Operation in Lanao del Sur
Wao, Lanao del Sur – A successful anti-illegal drug operation conducted by law enforcement operatives on the evening of March 14, 2025, led to the arrest of a suspected drug dealer in Purok 2, Barangay Eastern Wao, Lanao del Sur. PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), lauded…
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Historic Conflict Resolution Achieved in Panamao, Sulu
Panamao, Sulu – March 13, 2025 – In a landmark event for peacebuilding, a 30-year-long Rido and two other horizontal conflicts were successfully resolved in a historic settlement held at the Municipal Hall of Barangay Seit Poblacion, Panamao, Sulu. The conflicts, which affected Barangays Bud Seit/Kan-ukol, Lakit, and Lower Patibulan, were amicably settled, marking a…
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Former Combatants in Basilan Receive Farming Tools to Support Reintegration
Sumisip, Basilan – March 15, 2025 – In a concerted effort to support the reintegration of former violent extremists (FVEs) into society, the 101st Infantry “Three Red Arrows” Brigade and the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB), in partnership with the Rotary Club of Basilan and the local governments of Sumisip and Maluso, facilitated the distribution of…
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PGAD Strengthens 18-Day VAWC Campaign with Continued Distribution of Essential Equipment in Lanao del Sur
March 13, 2025 – Lanao del Sur – The Provincial Gender and Development (PGAD) Office remains steadfast in its commitment to combating violence against women and children as it continues its campaign beyond the annual 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC). This year, PGAD is actively distributing essential equipment to Women…
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Fish Vendor Shot Dead in Buluan Public Market, Maguindanao del Sur
BULUAN, Maguindanao del Sur – A fish vendor was shot and killed in broad daylight at the Buluan Public Market on Saturday, March 15, 2025, adding to the growing list of violent incidents in the area. The victim, identified as Dhong Guiapal, was busy selling fish when an unidentified gunman approached and shot him in…
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Political Candidates Forum Promotes Fair Elections in Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur
March 12, 2025 – At exactly 2:00 p.m., the 601st Infantry (UNIFIER) Brigade, under the leadership of Brigadier General Edgar L. Catu, in coordination with the 90th Infantry (BIGKIS-LAHI) Battalion led by Lieutenant Colonel Loqui O. Marco, facilitated a Political Candidates Forum in collaboration with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Philippine National Police…
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9 Loose Firearms Recovered in Maguindanao del Sur Military Operations
Camp Siongco, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – A total of nine firearms were seized by the 601st Infantry Brigade in various operations across Maguindanao del Sur this week. In the early hours of Thursday, March 13, 2025, a joint team composed of the 33rd Infantry Battalion (33IB), 61st Division Reconnaissance Company (61DRC), and 3rd…
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16 Local Terrorist Group Members Surrender to 6th Infantry Battalion in Maguindanao
Camp Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – The 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB) has officially received the voluntary surrender of sixteen (16) members of a Local Terrorist Group (LTG) at their headquarters in Barangay Buayan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on the morning of Friday, March 14, 2025. According to 6IB Commanding Officer…
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Political Analyst Declared Persona Non Grata in Isabela and Cotabato Cities for Mindanao Remarks
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN / COTABATO CITY — The City Councils of Isabela City and Cotabato City have declared political analyst Richard Heydarian as “persona non grata” following his controversial remarks comparing Mindanao to sub-Saharan Africa in terms of development. The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Isabela City passed a resolution condemning Heydarian’s statements as “derogatory and disparaging,”…