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ISAL Teachers in Sulu Yet to Receive Two Months’ Salary
SULU, Philippines – Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (ISAL) teachers in various schools across the province of Sulu have yet to receive their salaries from the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MBHTE BARMM), despite completing their work for January and February 2024. According to Tuan…
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Marines Strengthen Ties with Local Leaders in Tawi-Tawi
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines – In a move to reinforce cooperation and collaboration, Brigadier General Bayani V. Curaming PN(M)(MNSA), Commander of the 2nd Marine Brigade, and Lieutenant Colonel Richard C. Malabanan PN(M), Commanding Officer of Marine Battalion Landing Team-4, paid a courtesy visit to Hon. Hadji Tiblan C. Ahaja, Municipal Mayor of Sitangkai, and Hon. Nur-Fitra Pajiji-Ahaja,…
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Battle of Bud Dajo: A Tragedy to Remember
The Battle of Bud Dajo, also known as the Moro Crater Massacre, remains one of the darkest chapters in Philippine history, particularly for the Bangsamoro people. It was a tragic event that unfolded from March 5 to 8, 1906, during the Moro resistance against American colonial rule. This massacre saw the indiscriminate slaughter of hundreds…
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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle and Strength of Bangsamoro Women on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD), observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements, as well as a call to action for accelerating gender equality. The roots of IWD trace back to early 20th-century labor movements and feminist activism, with the United Nations officially recognizing the day in…
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Basilan Strengthens Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Mechanisms Through Provincial Orientation
BASILAN – In a continuous effort to enhance child protection and strengthen mechanisms against trafficking and violence, the Provincial Orientation on the Local Council for the Protection of Children (LCPC) and the Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC) – Audit was successfully conducted today, March 6, 2025. The orientation…
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Drug Bust in Marantao, Lanao del Sur Leads to Arrest of Suspect
Marantao, Lanao del Sur – A successful anti-drug operation led by the Marantao Municipal Police Station (MPS) resulted in the arrest of a drug suspect in Barangay Loway Inudaran, Marantao, Lanao del Sur at around 9:20 PM on March 4, 2025. Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office…
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MENRE Deploys Second Enviro-Asher Unit to Strengthen Waste Management in Marawi City
MARAWI CITY – The Bangsamoro Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) has reinforced its commitment to sustainable waste management with the turnover of an Enviro-Asher unit to Marawi City on March 3, 2025. This marks the second deployment of the cutting-edge waste reduction technology, following the successful installation of the first unit in…
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BARMM Tops Election-Related Violence Cases in the Country
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has recorded the highest number of election-related violence (ERVIs) incidents in the country, according to data from the Philippine National Police (PNP). As of Monday, 29 ERVI cases have been documented nationwide, with most incidents occurring in the region. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia…
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MENRE, WCS Collaborate to Strengthen Coral Reef Conservation in Turtle Island Wildlife Sanctuary
Cotabato City – In a bid to enhance conservation efforts for the marine ecosystems of the Turtle Island Wildlife Sanctuary and the Tawi-Tawi province, officials from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) convened for an orientation meeting on February 26-27 at the MENRE Conference Hall in…
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Bridging Divides: A Community’s Journey to Peace in Tabuan-Lasa, Basilan
In the heart of Basilan, the municipality of Tabuan-Lasa has long been a community striving for harmony amidst challenges. Last year, the island of Bubuan became the focal point of an armed confrontation between local groups over essential natural resources such as potable water, forests, and fisheries. While the intervention of the Local Government Unit…