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Two Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters Surrender in Joint Counterterrorism Operation
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte – December 20, 2024 In a significant development towards restoring peace and stability in Mindanao, two active members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters-Karialan Faction (BIFF-Karialan) voluntarily surrendered during a joint counterterrorism operation facilitated by various law enforcement units. The operation was led by the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company…
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Two MILF Commanders Sentenced in 2015 SAF Mamasapano Massacre
Two commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Abubakar Guiaman and Mohammad Ali Tambako, have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the 2015 Mamasapano massacre that claimed the lives of 44 elite police officers from the Special Action Force (SAF). The Taguig City Regional Trial Court Branch 153 handed down the verdict…
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Suspect in Abduction, Rape, and Murder of Sulu Student Surrenders to Authorities
Jolo, Sulu – Aljibar “Jibang” Abdulla, the primary suspect in the abduction, rape, and murder of a young student from Don Jose Godinez Elementary School in Patikul District, has surrendered to authorities. Abdulla voluntarily turned himself in early this morning at the residence of former councilor Nidz Sakandal and Barangay Chairperson Elmor Sakandal of Walled…
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MBHTE Welcomes New Personnel as Oath-Taking Ceremony Marks Commitment to Quality Education
Cotabato City — The Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) officially welcomed newly appointed teaching, teaching-related, and non-teaching personnel during a ceremonial signing of appointments and oath-taking held on December 20 at the MBHTE Main Office in Cotabato City. The event was presided over by Education Minister Mohagher M. Iqbal. A total of…
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Celebrating the Legacy of Shariff Kabunsuan: A Journey Through Faith and Identity
Cotabato City came alive with vibrant colors and profound reverence on Thursday, December 19, 2024, as the Bangsamoro people reenacted the historic arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan. Over 500 years ago, this Arab-Malay missionary brought the Islamic faith to the shores of mainland Mindanao, planting the seeds of a cultural and spiritual transformation that continues to…
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Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission Condemns Recent Violent Incidents in Sulu
Patikul, Sulu – December 21, 2024 The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) Sulu Provincial Office has issued a strong statement condemning a series of violent incidents that have recently shaken the province and surrounding areas. These heinous acts, including the killing of a 12-year-old female student in Kalimayahan Village, Latih, Patikul, and the murder of…
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Comelec Official Survives Shooting in Zamboanga City; Sibling in Critical Condition
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Atty. Vidzfar Julie, the provincial election supervisor for Sulu, narrowly escaped death after surviving a shooting incident in Zamboanga City on Thursday morning. However, her sibling, who was driving the vehicle during the ambush, sustained critical injuries and remains hospitalized. According to initial reports, unidentified assailants opened fire on Julie’s vehicle while…
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Public Hearing on Comprehensive Land Use Plan Held in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur
December 19, 2024 | Thursday The Municipality of Talayan in Maguindanao del Sur witnessed an important step in its development journey as a public hearing on its Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) took center stage. Organized by the local government unit (LGU) of Talayan, the event showcased the municipality’s commitment to transparency, community engagement, and…
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MNLF Leaders Hold Caucus in Isabela City, Basilan, Address Key Issues Ahead of BARMM Elections
Isabela City, Basilan – Approximately 70 leaders from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), including members of the Basilan State Revolutionary Committee (BSRC), Pasangan City State Revolutionary Committee (PCSRC), national commanders, and community leaders from various municipalities across Basilan, convened today for a pivotal caucus. The meeting, presided over by MNLF Central Committee Secretary General…
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CLMRF Marks 1st Anniversary with Grand Celebration in Marawi City
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – The Coalition of Lanao Media and Radio Frequencies (CLMRF), with support from the Provincial Information Office and the Provincial Gender and Development Office, celebrated its first founding anniversary with a grand event at the Capitol Gymnasium on Sunday. The event brought together over 1,500 participants from various two-way radio…