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3 Dead, Including Infant and Mother, in Maguindanao Ambush
Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — Tragedy struck Barangay Mileb this afternoon as three people, including a mother and her three-month-old baby, were killed in an ambush. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM, according to Radjah Buayan Mayor Bai Maruja Ampatuan Mastura. The victims were identified as Harrah Jinn Utto Lumenda, her infant daughter, and…
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Indigenous Leader Baywan Angan’s Killing Condemned by MP Froilyn Mendoza
Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur – The Office of Member of Parliament (MP) Froilyn T. Mendoza, the representative of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIP) in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Baywan Angan on December 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Sitio Kukor, Barangay Mantao. Angan, a prominent leader of…
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IP Law Approved in Final Reading: A Milestone for Indigenous Peoples in BARMM Amidst Ongoing Struggles
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament made a historic decision on Tuesday, December 10, by approving the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Act (BIPA) of 2024 on its third and final reading. Garnering 63 votes in favor, with no objections or abstentions, the passage of this law represents a critical step towards addressing the long-standing marginalization and…
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Driver Shot Dead in Sultan Kudarat, Police Investigation Underway
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte — A male driver was shot dead on the spot in a shooting incident that occurred at around 10:00 PM on December 10 in Purok 6, Barangay Macaguiling. The victim was identified as Samad Lumabao, a resident of Cotabato City, according to a report from the Sultan Kudarat Municipal Police…
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Remote Lanao del Sur Communities Receive Multi-Purpose Buildings and Warehouses
Butig, Lanao del Sur – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development, two remote communities in Lanao del Sur—Barangays Ragayan and Sandab—received vital infrastructure projects on December 4. Each barangay was handed over a Multi-Purpose Building and a warehouse equipped with a solar dryer, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for…
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P94.41B Proposed 2025 Budget of the Bangsamoro Government Approved by Finance Committee
BARMM, Philippines — The Finance, Budget, and Management Committee of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament has approved the proposed Bangsamoro Expenditure Program (BEP) for 2025, amounting to P94.41 billion. The decision was made during a committee meeting held on Monday. The approved budget is slightly lower than the original proposal of P96.69 billion. According…
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Security Escort and Bystander Injured in Shooting Incident in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A security escort of Datu Salibo Municipal Councilor Jehan T. Sangki and a bystander were injured in a shooting incident in Barangay Poblacion on Monday, December 9, at around 5 PM. The incident was confirmed by Councilor Sangki herself in an interview with Bandera News TV Cotabato. She chose not…
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30 Tons of Endangered Giant Clam Shells Seized in Patikul, Sulu
Patikul, Sulu – December 7, 2024 A significant operation conducted by the Sulu Maritime Police Station (Sulu MARPSTA) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR Sulu) led to the confiscation of approximately 30 tons of Giant Clam shells, locally known as taklobo, in Barangay Taglibi, Patikul, Sulu. The seized shells, with an…
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Drug Suspect Nabbed in Buy-Bust Operation in Wao, Lanao del Sur
Wao, Lanao del Sur – Authorities successfully apprehended a drug suspect during a joint anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation conducted in Purok 1, Barangay Eastern Wao, on December 6, 2024, at approximately 3:20 PM. The operation, carried out by personnel from Wao Municipal Police Station (MPS), the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and Provincial Special Operations…
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Two Killed, Three Injured in Ambush in Marogong, Lanao del Sur
Marogong, Lanao del Sur – Two Maranao men were killed, and three others injured in an ambush in Barangay Paigoay, a remote area in Marogong, Lanao del Sur, on Saturday afternoon, December 7, 2024. Brig. Gen. Romeo Juan Macapaz, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, confirmed the deaths of retired police officer Solaiman…