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Brother of a Council Aspirant Found Dead in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur
In a tragic incident on January 24, 2025, authorities discovered the lifeless body of a man in Sitio Kalumpang, Barangay Alip, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur. The victim was found bound, wrapped in a blue sack, and had a gunshot wound to the chest. According to the Datu Paglas Municipal Police Station (MPS), a concerned…
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Datu Hoffer Launches Community Support Program to Strengthen Peace and Security
Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur – The Local Government of Datu Hoffer warmly welcomed the 90th Infantry (Bigkis-Lahi) Battalion, the 61st CMO Company, and the Philippine National Police during a send-off ceremony held on January 22, 2025, at the Datu Hoffer Municipal Training Center. The troops and police officers are set to implement the…
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PDEA-Led Operation Yields Php3.4 Million Worth of Shabu in Marawi City
Marawi City, Philippines – Agents from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) BARMM, in collaboration with the Regional Drug Enforcement Unit (RDEU), 1401st Regional Mobile Force Battalion, 43rd Special Action Company, 4th Special Action Battalion, and the Marawi City Police Station, successfully seized Php3.4 million worth of shabu and arrested two drug personalities during a…
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Grand Launch of TALES of Ranaw Tourism Hub Celebrates Meranaw Culture and Resilience
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – A celebration of hope, resilience, and cultural heritage took center stage today as the Ministry of Trade, Investments, and Tourism – BARMM officially launched the TALES of Ranaw Tourism Hub at the Lanao People’s Park. This groundbreaking initiative aims to honor the rich traditions and artistry of the Meranaw…
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Gov. Salliman: Sumisip Encounter a Wakeup Call for Everybody
Basilan Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman has described the recent armed clash between government troops and elements of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Sumisip as a reminder of the province’s tumultuous past. The encounter, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to 12 others. In an interview this morning,…
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AFP Chief, Wesmincom Leadership Address Basilan Ambush Incident
Zamboanga City — Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff General Romeo S. Brawner Jr. and Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom) Chief Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete held a press briefing on Thursday inside a military camp in Zamboanga City to address the recent ambush in Sumisip, Basilan. The attack left two soldiers dead and…
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Cotabato City Mayor and Department Heads Face Plunder Charges at Ombudsman
Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao, along with four department heads of the City Local Government Unit (LGU), is facing charges of violating Republic Act 7080, or the Anti-Plunder Law. The charges were filed by six members of the Cotabato City Council at the Ombudsman Mindanao, citing alleged unexplained discrepancies in city funds amounting to ₱81.42…
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MILF-CCCH Denies Military Allegations Against BIAF Members in BARMM Operation
Pahamuddin, BARMM – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (MILF-CCCH) has strongly denied claims made by the military labeling members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF-MILF) as a lawless group. The statement came after the Philippine Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion confiscated firearms in Lower Pangangkalan, Pahamuddin, on January…
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MENRE Advances Sustainability in BARMM During 6th Bangsamoro Foundation Day
Cotabato City, January 20 – As part of the 6th Bangsamoro Foundation Day celebrations, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) spearheaded a significant ceremonial signing of the approved Bangsamoro Forest Land Use Plan (BFLUP) for three municipalities. In addition, MENRE distributed trash bins to four municipalities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…
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MENRE Rescues and Assesses Two Saltwater Crocodiles in Tawi-Tawi
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), through its Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Research, and Development Services (BERDS), has successfully rescued and assessed two male Saltwater Crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Tawi-Tawi. The operation, conducted from January 13 to 17, 2025, highlights MENRE’s commitment to biodiversity conservation in the Bangsamoro region. The first crocodile, a massive…