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Private Plane Crashes in Maguindanao del Sur, Killing Four
February 6, 2025 – Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur A private aircraft crashed into a rice field in Barangay Malatimon, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday afternoon, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The incident occurred past 2 p.m., and authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash. According to the latest police report…
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PNOC and Pertamina Lead LNG Workshop for Pababag Industrial Project
In a move to bolster energy infrastructure in Tawi-Tawi, the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) and Indonesia’s Pertamina Gas Negara conducted a workshop on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) following their courtesy visit to Barangay Pababag, Bongao. The initiative aims to explore LNG’s role in powering the upcoming Pababag Industrial Project and fostering economic growth in…
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PRO BAR Leads Solidarity Pact Signing for Secure and Just 2025 Elections
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – The Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), under the leadership of Regional Director PBGEN Romeo J. Macapaz, successfully hosted the Solidarity Pact Signing for the 2025 National and Local Elections (NLE) and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Parliamentary Election (BARMM PE) on February 5,…
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Dr. Mohammad Zeid M. Tungupon: Bringing Vision Back to Sulu
For Dr. Mohammad Zeid M. Tungupon, RN, MD, DPBO, an ophthalmologist from Sulu, serving his fellow Tausugs is both an honor and a mission. Now a fully licensed eye specialist, he is determined to help those suffering from vision problems that affect their daily lives and livelihoods. After completing his residency in ophthalmology at the…
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BARMM Representatives’ Stance on Vice President Sara Duterte’s Impeachment
Manila, Philippines – On February 5, 2025, the Philippine House of Representatives impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, citing allegations ranging from plotting to assassinate President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to large-scale corruption and failure to denounce China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea. The impeachment garnered support from at least 215 legislators, surpassing the required…
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MILF Commanders and PSRO Strengthen Coordination in Peace Dialogue
Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur – A significant gathering took place in Barangay Tukanalugong, where four Brigade Commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) met with the Peace Security and Reconciliation Office (PSRO) to discuss pressing issues affecting MILF communities and law enforcement agencies. The consultation aimed to assess the relationship between MILF…
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291 Former MILF, MNLF Combatants Graduate from PNP Training Program in Bangsamoro
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – The Police Regional Office in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), under the leadership of Regional Director PBGEN Romeo J. Macapaz, marked a significant milestone on January 31, 2025, with the completion and PNP Badge of Honor ceremonies for 291 graduates of the Public Safety Field Training Program (PSFTP) Class…
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Bangsamoro Elections Postponed: Implications and Challenges Ahead
The postponement of the first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections from May 12, 2025, to October 13, 2025, has been officially approved following the agreement between the Senate and the House of Representatives. This decision, certified as urgent by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., aims to ensure a smoother and well-prepared transition…
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Indigenous Peoples Caught in the Crossfire of MILF Camp Developments
The recent hearing of the Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples in the House of Representatives has once again brought to light the ongoing land disputes between the Indigenous Peoples (IP) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and former combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). The crux of…
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Former Police Officer Involved in Maguindanao Massacre Arrested for 56 Counts of Murder
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – Authorities have arrested a former police officer implicated in the infamous Maguindanao Massacre. The operation, dubbed ‘COPLAN TADTAD,’ was carried out by the Regional Intelligence Division of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PROBAR), in coordination with Parang Municipal Police Station, RIU15, and PIT Sultan Kudarat. The suspect, identified…