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Lanao del Sur Police Lauded for Successful Checkpoint Arrest
January 25, 2025 – PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), commended the officers of Amai Manabilang Municipal Police Station (MPS) and the 3rd Platoon of the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) for their exemplary efforts in apprehending a suspect in violation of Republic Act 10591 and…
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Teen Girl Gang-Raped in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Four Suspects Arrested
Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur – Authorities have arrested four minors, aged 14 to 15, following the gang rape of a teenage girl in a barangay within this municipality. According to Lt. Col. Glenn Mar Avisa, town police chief of Datu Abdullah Sangki, the suspects—who are almost the same age as the victim—have confessed…
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Gunban Violator Arrested in Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao
A man was arrested on Sunday, January 26, in Barangay Talisawa, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, for carrying a firearm without a gun ban exemption. According to a report by the Philippine National Police (PNP), the suspect was identified as Elso Balang Manguda, a 40-year-old resident of Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur. Authorities confiscated…
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COMELEC to Deploy PNP Personnel as Poll Board Members in BARMM
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced plans to deploy personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP) as backup electoral board members for the upcoming parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The training for the police officers is set to begin next week. Once trained, these officers will be assigned…
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Cotabato City Mayor Files Charges Against Councilor for Dishonesty and Neglect of Duty
Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao has filed formal charges of dishonesty, misconduct, and gross neglect of duty against Councilor Hunyn Abu. The allegations stem from Abu’s reported absence during a crucial Philippine Councilors League (PCL) gathering held in Boracay, an event where significant city governance matters were addressed. The gathering coincided with the regular session…
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Teng Mangudadatu Reiterates Readiness to Sacrifice Candidacy for Family Alliance Unity
Former TESDA Secretary and current gubernatorial candidate Teng Mangudadatu has once again expressed his willingness to withdraw his candidacy in favor of strengthening the unity of the family alliance. This declaration was made during a Special Thanksgiving Kanduli for Peace and Unity held in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, on January 23. Mangudadatu emphasized…
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Authorities Intercept Smuggled Petroleum in Tawi-Tawi Waters
South Ubian, Tawi-Tawi — A joint seaborne patrol conducted by the Tawi-Tawi Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) Sub-port Bongao on January 25, 2025, successfully intercepted a motor launch carrying alleged smuggled petroleum products off the coast of Barangay Likod, Tabawan, South Ubian. The operation resulted in the seizure of a…
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Government Troops Neutralize Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Member in Lanao del Sur
Piagapo, Lanao del Sur – A member of the Daulah Islamiyah-Maute Group (DI-MG) was killed during a series of clashes between government forces and the militant group in Barangay Kalangan on January 25, 2025. The encounters, part of ongoing military operations in the region, were confirmed by Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Antonio…
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Maguindanao Del Norte Political Candidates Unite for Peaceful Elections
Maguindanao del Sur – Political rivals from the towns of Talitay, Northern Kabuntalan, and Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao Del Norte have united to support the appeal of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the 6th Infantry (KAMPILAN) Division, and the Philippine National Police (PNP-PRO-BARMM) to ensure safe and peaceful elections in the province. The unity…
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Brig. Gen. Donald Gumiran Assumes Command of the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division
Camp Siongco, January 25, 2025 – A new chapter of leadership unfolded for the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division (6ID) of the Philippine Army as Brigadier General Donald M. Gumiran officially took command during the 43rd Change of Command Ceremony held today. Presided over by Lieutenant General Roy M. Galido, Commanding General of the Philippine Army,…