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MILF-CCCH Denies Military Allegations Against BIAF Members in BARMM Operation
Pahamuddin, BARMM – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (MILF-CCCH) has strongly denied claims made by the military labeling members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF-MILF) as a lawless group. The statement came after the Philippine Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion confiscated firearms in Lower Pangangkalan, Pahamuddin, on January…
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MENRE Advances Sustainability in BARMM During 6th Bangsamoro Foundation Day
Cotabato City, January 20 – As part of the 6th Bangsamoro Foundation Day celebrations, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) spearheaded a significant ceremonial signing of the approved Bangsamoro Forest Land Use Plan (BFLUP) for three municipalities. In addition, MENRE distributed trash bins to four municipalities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…
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MENRE Rescues and Assesses Two Saltwater Crocodiles in Tawi-Tawi
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), through its Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Research, and Development Services (BERDS), has successfully rescued and assessed two male Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Tawi-Tawi. The operation, conducted from January 13 to 17, 2025, highlights MENRE’s commitment to biodiversity conservation in the Bangsamoro region. The first crocodile, a massive…
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Peaceful Resolution Achieved Between Families in Parang, Sulu
In a remarkable demonstration of unity and collaboration, the 41st Infantry “Partner for Peace” Battalion, led by LTC Genesis R. Gabrido, and the Bravo ‘Alisto’ Company, under the leadership of OIC 2LT Joebriggs P. Prado, participated as witnesses in an extrajudicial settlement (PAGSULUT) between two families in Barangay Alu Pangkoh, Parang, Sulu. The settlement was…
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News Analysis: Clash in Basilan and Its Implications for Peace and Development
The Incident and Immediate Response On January 22, 2025, a tragic encounter in Lower Cabengbeng, Sumisip, Basilan, claimed the lives of two soldiers and left 12 others injured. The clash occurred between government forces and armed lawless elements, including individuals associated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Brigadier General Alvin Luzon, commander of the…
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PNP Hails Officers for PHP 2.04-Million Drug Bust at Wao Checkpoint
Wao, Lanao del Sur – January 22, 2025 Philippine National Police (PNP) officials, led by Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), commended the exemplary performance of personnel from the 3rd Platoon, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Wao Municipal Police Station (MPS), and the Provincial…
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Nurturing the Future: Plant Tree-Growing Activity Launched in Maguindanao del Norte
In a bid to promote environmental sustainability and boost agricultural productivity, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist hosted a Plant Tree-Growing Activity on January 14, 2025, at the Provincial Nursery in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. This initiative marks the first of many activities planned for the calendar year 2025, underscoring the province’s commitment to greening…
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Successful Buy-Bust Operation in Buluan Leads to Arrest of Two Drug Suspects
Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur — On the evening of January 20, 2025, at around 7:15 PM, the Buluan Municipal Police Station (MPS), under the leadership of PLT Dean Carlo G. Macusi, conducted a successful buy-bust operation. The operation was executed in coordination with the Third Maneuver Platoon (3rd MP), Maguindanao del Sur Provincial Mobile Force…
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Suspected Drug Pusher Arrested in Buy-Bust Operation in Maguindanao del Norte
A suspected drug pusher was arrested by authorities during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calaan, Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte, at around 9:10 PM on Monday, January 20, 2025. The suspect, identified as Musa Motalib Tausing, also known as “Pepe Tausing,” 35 years old, married, and a resident of Barangay Calaan, was apprehended by operatives from…
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34th Infantry Battalion Confiscates High-Powered Firearms in SGA-BARMM Operation
January 20, 2025 – In a significant operation aimed at curbing violence and ensuring public safety during the election period, the 34th Infantry (Reliable) Battalion seized 19 high-powered firearms in Barangay Lower Panangkalan, Pahamuddin, Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (SGA-BARMM). The operation was initiated following reports from concerned citizens…