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366 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Receive Land Ownership Certificates in Lanao del Sur
Saguiran, Lanao del Sur – A total of 366 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) received their Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) in a ceremonial distribution event held today, February 24, 2024. The event was spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) Lanao del Sur in collaboration with the Municipal Government of…
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High-Value Drug Target Arrested in Sulu Operation
Cotabato City – A joint operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Sulu, in collaboration with various law enforcement and military agencies, resulted in the arrest of a high-value target in Barangay Tanduh Bato, Luuk, Sulu, on February 23, 2025. Authorities recovered a white eco-bag containing a heat-sealed transparent plastic bag filled with…
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Datu Piang Vice Mayor Injured in Shooting, Authorities Condemn Attack
Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur Vice Mayor Mohammad Omar Abpi Samama was injured in a gun attack while delivering a speech at an evacuation center in Barangay Magaslong on Monday, February 24, 2025. The incident occurred during the 4th SHINE (Serbisyong Handog ng Inyong Nagmamalasakit at Epektibong Lokal na Pamahalaan ng Datu Piang) Convergence event…
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6ID and JTF Central Hold Political Candidates’ Forum for Safe and Peaceful Elections in SGA-BARMM
Carmen, North Cotabato – In a bid to ensure a smooth, safe, and peaceful election in their area of responsibility, the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central, under the leadership of Brigadier General Donald M. Gumiran, successfully conducted a Political Candidates’ Forum for mayoralty and vice mayoralty candidates in the newly established…
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Public Consultation Held for Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Act IRR in Island Provinces
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi – The Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs successfully conducted a public consultation on the formulation of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 64, also known as the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Act (BIPA) of 2024. The event took place on February 22, 2025, at Bihing Tahik Resort in Bongao,…
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Peace and Order Head of Isabela City, Basilan Killed; Rep. Mujiv Hataman Calls for Justice
Isabela City, Basilan – The head of peace and order and anti-drugs campaign of the Isabela City local government was shot dead in front of his house in Barangay San Rafael, Isabela City, Basilan, on the night of February 20. The victim, identified as Ricardo “Rix” La Guardia, was a well-known advocate of the city’s…
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Law Enforcement Agencies Eradicate Marijuana Plantations in Sulu
Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu – February 21, 2025 – In a concerted effort to combat illegal drug activities, personnel from the 54th Special Action Company (54SAC) of the 5th Special Action Battalion, Philippine National Police Special Action Force (PNP SAF), provided tactical support to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency-Sulu (PDEA-Sulu), along with other law enforcement units…
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Bangsamoro’s Descent into Chaos: Guns, Bloodshed, and the Myth of Peace
Days after Climate Conflict Action (CCA) launched its report on violent incidents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for 2024, the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the region confirmed a grim reality: over 100 shooting incidents have already been recorded in the first two months of the year. According to the Police…
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Joint Law Enforcement Operation in Lanao del Sur Leads to Arrest of Wanted Suspects
Lanao del Sur, Philippines – A coordinated law enforcement operation in Barangay Lubo Basara, Lumba Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, successfully led to the arrest of two wanted individuals at around 5:00 AM on February 22, 2025. Provincial Director PCOL Robert S. Daculan of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) commended the personnel from…
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Over PHP 900K Worth of Shabu Seized in Marawi Drug Bust; Three High-Value Suspects Arrested
Marawi City – Law enforcement authorities successfully seized illegal drugs worth over PHP 900,000 and arrested three high-value individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barangay Proper Sugod, Marawi City, Lanao del Sur. The operation, which took place at around 2:00 AM on February 21, 2025, was carried out by personnel from the Marawi City…