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Two Drug Suspects Arrested in Buy-Bust Operation in Lanao del Sur
Balindong, Lanao del Sur – A joint law enforcement operation led by the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) successfully apprehended two drug suspects in Barangay Lombayao, Balindong, Lanao del Sur on March 7, 2024, at around 5:45 PM. The operation was carried out by personnel from the Balindong Municipal Police Station (MPS), along…
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Historic Rido Settlement in Lanao del Sur Paves Way for Lasting Peace
Malabang, Lanao del Sur – A significant milestone in peacebuilding was achieved on March 9, 2025, with the successful settlement of a long-standing family feud (Rido) between Commander Delta of Task Force Sallam and several families from Balabagan, Lanao del Sur. The reconciliation event took place at the 64th Infantry (Knights) Battalion headquarters in Malabang,…
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BARMM Leadership Shake-up: Implications for Stability and Governance
The recent decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to replace Ahod Balawag Ebrahim as the Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has triggered significant political and security concerns. This move, which effectively alters the leadership of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), raises several…
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Suspect in SAF 44 Case Arrested in Maguindanao del Sur
AMPATUAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – Authorities successfully arrested a suspect linked to the tragic SAF 44 case at around 6:50 PM on March 7, 2025, in Barangay Poblacion, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur. The suspect, identified as Aljun Baklayan, a resident of Barangay Tuka, Mamasapano, was apprehended through a joint operation conducted by multiple police units,…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Basilan, Six Suspects Arrested in Buy-Bust Operation
Cotabato City – Authorities successfully dismantled a drug den and arrested its operator along with five other individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted in Pamaran Village, Purok Digong, Barangay Malinis, Lamitan City, Basilan, on March 7, 2025. The operation was carried out by a joint task force composed of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional…
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10 Yellow Paddle Boats Turned Over to Tawi-Tawi Community
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – The Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation has successfully turned over 10 newly built yellow paddle boats to an adopted community in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, marking a significant step in improving the lives of residents in isolated island communities. The initiative was made possible through the generosity of the Unilab Group of Companies under…
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P2.87M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Indanan, Sulu Operation
Indanan, Sulu – March 7, 2025 – Authorities confiscated smuggled cigarettes worth Php2.87 million in an operation conducted by the Sulu Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) in collaboration with the Bureau of Customs at Sitio Subah Datu, Barangay Buansa, Indanan, Sulu. According to reports, an individual known as “Jamal” was expected to unload contraband at around…
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Checkpoint Operation Leads to Arrest of Drug Peddler in Lanao del Sur
Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur – A law enforcement operation through a checkpoint in Purok 6, Brgy. Francfort, Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, led to the apprehension of a suspected drug peddler in the early hours of March 5, 2025. Personnel of Amai Manabilang Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the 3rd Platoon, 1st…
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Ensuring Impartial Gun Ban Implementation in BARMM
The call for impartial enforcement of the election gun ban in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) highlights a critical challenge in the region’s ongoing peace and security efforts. The concerns raised by Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA) regarding alleged preferential treatment toward members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) deserve serious…
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Historic Feud Resolution Brings Hope for Lasting Peace in Sulu
Luuk, Sulu – A momentous chapter in the pursuit of peace unfolded on March 6, 2025, as the families of Sarbini Usman and Talib Samlahon formally ended their 18-year-old rido (clan feud). The historic settlement ceremony took place at the Kalingalang Caluang Municipal Hall in Barangay Pitogo, Kalingalang Caluang, Sulu, signifying a significant stride towards…