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2 Dead, 3 Injured in Shariff Aguak Shooting Incident Amid Gun Ban
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur—A tragic shooting incident on Monday night, January 27, left two individuals dead, including a member of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) and a civilian, while three others were injured by stray bullets. The attack occurred at approximately 7:00 PM at the BPAT outpost in Barangay Labu-Labu Mother. According to…
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MILF Calls for Strengthened Peace Mechanisms Following Basilan Clash
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has urged the strengthening of peace mechanisms in the wake of a recent skirmish in Basilan that claimed the lives of two soldiers and injured 12 others. The group emphasized the need for proper coordination to prevent similar incidents in the future. In a press conference coinciding with the…
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Piagapo Police Arrest Suspect for Grave Threats, RA 10591 Violation, and Election Gun Ban
January 24, 2025 – PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), commended the Piagapo Municipal Police Station (MPS) for their swift action and successful arrest of a suspect in Barangay Sapingit, Piagapo, Lanao del Sur. The individual faces charges for grave threats, violation of Republic Act 10591,…
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Australian Embassy Strengthens Business and Investment Ties with Mindanao
Davao City, Philippines — The Australian Embassy, represented by Economic Counsellor Luke Villiers, reaffirmed its commitment to deepening business and investment partnerships with Mindanao during a courtesy meeting with Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Leo Tereso Magno on January 24, 2025, at the MinDA Office. The discussions centered on aligning and matching business interests to…
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Lanao del Sur Police Lauded for Successful Checkpoint Arrest
January 25, 2025 – PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), commended the officers of Amai Manabilang Municipal Police Station (MPS) and the 3rd Platoon of the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) for their exemplary efforts in apprehending a suspect in violation of Republic Act 10591 and…
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Teen Girl Gang-Raped in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Four Suspects Arrested
Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur – Authorities have arrested four minors, aged 14 to 15, following the gang rape of a teenage girl in a barangay within this municipality. According to Lt. Col. Glenn Mar Avisa, town police chief of Datu Abdullah Sangki, the suspects—who are almost the same age as the victim—have confessed…
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Gunban Violator Arrested in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao
A man was arrested on Sunday, January 26, in Barangay Talisawa, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, for carrying a firearm without a gun ban exemption. According to a report by the Philippine National Police (PNP), the suspect was identified as Elso Balang Manguda, a 40-year-old resident of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur. Authorities confiscated…
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COMELEC to Deploy PNP Personnel as Poll Board Members in BARMM
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced plans to deploy personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP) as backup electoral board members for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The training for the police officers is set to begin next week. Once trained, these officers will be assigned…
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Cotabato City Mayor Files Charges Against Councilor for Dishonesty and Neglect of Duty
Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao has filed formal charges of dishonesty, misconduct, and gross neglect of duty against Councilor Hunyn Abu. The allegations stem from Abu’s reported absence during a crucial Philippine Councilors League (PCL) gathering held in Boracay, an event where significant city governance matters were addressed. The gathering coincided with the regular session…
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Teng Mangudadatu Reiterates Readiness to Sacrifice Candidacy for Family Alliance Unity
Former TESDA Secretary and current gubernatorial candidate Teng Mangudadatu has once again expressed his willingness to withdraw his candidacy in favor of strengthening the unity of the family alliance. This declaration was made during a Special Thanksgiving Kanduli for Peace and Unity held in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on January 23. Mangudadatu emphasized…