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Barangay Chairman of Sambulawan Shot Dead in Maguindanao Del Sur
January 3, 2025 — Maguindanao Del SurBarangay Sambulawan, Datu Salibo, is in mourning following the tragic death of its Barangay Chairman, Kamran M. Abubakar. Chairman Abubakar was fatally shot this afternoon inside his residence in Barangay Sambulawan. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries later in…
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Marawi Compensation Board Resolves 1,436 Claims as of January 2025
The Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) has reported significant progress in addressing the compensation claims of victims affected by the 2017 Marawi siege. As of January 2, 2025, the board has resolved a total of 1,436 claims, showcasing its commitment to providing timely financial assistance to those impacted by the tragedy. Of the resolved claims, 1,161…
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Cotabato City Mayor Accuses City Council of Political Motives Over 2025 Budget Delays
Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao has expressed frustration over the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s (SP) delay in approving the Executive Department’s proposed 2025 annual budget. In a recent press conference, the mayor criticized what he described as politically motivated actions by the city council. “I do not want to use the term ‘politicking,’ but it…
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Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur Prepares for Renewable Energy DREAMS Project Implementation
Lanao del Sur, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur is gearing up for the continuation of the Development for Renewable Energy Applications Mainstreaming and Market Sustainability (DREAMS) Project. Spearheaded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines and the Department of Energy, the initiative aims to implement renewable energy solutions in selected…
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Basilan Province Celebrates Peaceful New Year with Zero Firecracker-Related Incidents
Basilan Province, including Lamitan City under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marked the New Year with an impressive achievement—a complete absence of firecracker-related incidents. This milestone was confirmed by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Sharifa Abbas Alvarez, who reported that except for Isabela City, which falls under Region 9, the entire province experienced…
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Grenade Attack Shakes Pagalungan: Authorities Probe Incident
Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur – The quiet evening of Pagalungan was disrupted by a powerful explosion when unidentified assailants hurled grenades at the detachment headquarters of the 4th Platoon, 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company of the Philippine National Police (PNP). Initial reports indicate that two grenades were thrown consecutively along the roadside. The first grenade…
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Two Alleged Killers-for-Hire Involved in Drug Trade Arrested in Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte – Police apprehended two alleged killers-for-hire who were also reportedly involved in the illegal drug trade during a New Year’s Day operation early Wednesday in Barangay Gang. Brig. Gen. Romeo Juan Macapaz, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), confirmed on Wednesday morning that the two suspects, identified…
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Father Opens Fire on Family: One Dead, Two Injured in Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte – December 30, 2024 A teenage boy lost his life, while his mother and sibling are undergoing treatment following a tragic shooting incident carried out by their own father in Barangay Nakitan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, early Monday morning. Barangay Chairman Esmael Sukor confirmed the incident in an interview…
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BARMM Renews Contracts of Over 700 ISAL Teachers in Sulu
SULU, Philippines — The Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reaffirmed its dedication to educational excellence in Sulu. On Friday, December 27, the MBHTE, through its Directorate General for Madaris Education, renewed the contracts of more than 700 Islamic Studies and Arabic Language…
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250 New Police Recruits Join PRO BAR in Oath-Taking Ceremony
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte — A significant milestone for law enforcement in the Bangsamoro region took place on December 30, 2024, as 250 new police recruits officially joined the ranks of the Philippine National Police (PNP) during the Patrolman/Patrolwoman Attrition Recruitment Program oath-taking and turnover ceremony. The event, held at the PRO BAR Grandstand, Camp…