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Armed Group Member Killed in Clash with 34th Infantry Battalion in BARMM
An armed group member was killed in an encounter with the 34th Infantry Battalion (34IB) during a firefight in Barangay Mudseng, Kadayangan, Special Geographic Area (SGA), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) early Monday morning, December 16, 2024. According to Lt. Col. Edgardo Batinay, Commanding Officer of the 34IB, the armed men were planning…
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Escalating Violence and Land Conflicts Threaten NMIP Communities in BARMM
The plight of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIPs) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has come under sharp focus following a December 11 House inquiry. The Timuay Justice and Governance (TJG) and Climate Conflict Action (CCAA) raised alarm over the mounting issues confronting NMIP communities, including land-related conflicts and a disturbing wave of…
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Marawi LGU Addresses Allegations on P2.5 Billion Debt from Previous Administration
The local government of Marawi City issued an official statement to address allegations surrounding a purported PHP 2.5 billion debt referenced in a viral social media post. According to the statement, these financial obligations were inherited from the previous administration under former Mayor Panarigan Fahad “Pre” M. Salic, Sr. When Sultan Atty. Majul U. Gandamra…
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Marcos Administration Reinforces Commitment to Peace Processes
Manila, Philippines – The Marcos administration reaffirmed its dedication to advancing the nation’s peace processes, with Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity, Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., emphasizing the government’s continued efforts during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum on December 11. “Long-lasting peace and inclusive development are at the heart of the government’s…
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Analysis: The Debate Over the Postponement of the BARMM Parliamentary Elections
The debate on whether to postpone the 2025 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections highlights a growing divide among key stakeholders in the region. With multiple House Bills and a Senate Bill already filed in support of postponement, the issue has brought political, social, and governance considerations to the forefront. The Case…
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Sulu’s Gradual Transition from BARMM to National Government Begins
The Intergovernmental Relations Body (IGRB) has announced the formation of a Technical Working Group (TWG) to oversee and ensure the smooth transition of Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to direct governance under the National Government. This development marks a significant step in addressing governance and administrative restructuring for the province.…
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Bangsamoro Parliamentarians Launch Committee on Population and Development
Cotabato City, BARMM – A groundbreaking initiative aimed at championing human development in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) was launched today by a group of visionary Bangsamoro parliamentarians. The Bangsamoro Parliamentarians’ Committee on Population and Development (BPCPD) was officially established to address critical socio-economic issues and advocate for legislation that uplifts the…
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Two Drug Suspects Nabbed in Datu Odin Sinsuat Buy-Bust Operation
In a well-coordinated anti-drug operation conducted by the Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipal Police Station, two drug suspects were apprehended during a buy-bust operation last night at Barangay Brar, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur. The operation was led by Chief of Police, Police Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Asero Roy Subsuban, under the supervision of Police Provincial…
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Datu Odin Sinsuat Marks 30th Anniversary Amid Controversy Over Proposed Division
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — The 30th Renaming Anniversary of Datu Odin Sinsuat Municipality was celebrated on Sunday, December 15, with a Thanksgiving Kanduli spearheaded by Mayor Datu Lester Sinsuat. The event, themed “Our Story, Our People: 30 Years of Datu Odin Sinsuat’s Heritage and Growth,” gathered prominent figures of the Sinsuat clan…
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Yakan Motorist Fatally Ambushed in Basilan
Lamitan City, Basilan—A 38-year-old Yakan motorist, identified as Pidey Hajalun Nasir, was killed in an ambush by armed assailants along a section of the highway in Kahibaan, Barangay Santa Clara, at dusk on Friday, December 15, 2024. According to separate statements from the Lamitan City Police Station and the Basilan Provincial Police Office, Nasir was…