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CWYCP Concludes Public Hearings on GAD Code in BARMM Island Provinces
Basilan, Philippines – The Committee on Women, Youth, Children, and Persons with Disabilities (CWYCP) concluded its series of public hearings for the island provinces of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) today. The province of Basilan hosted the third and final hearing on BTA Bill No. 336, also known as the Bangsamoro Gender…
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Lanao del Sur Hosts Conference to Strengthen Criminal Justice System
In an effort to enhance the efficiency of the criminal justice system in Lanao del Sur, key stakeholders from various sectors recently convened for a conference organized by the Provincial Legal Services Office. The event served as a platform to address pressing issues and foster collaboration among the five pillars of the criminal justice system:…
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Successful Anti-Drug Operation in Marawi City Nets Four Suspects
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur – A joint law enforcement operation conducted by the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO) on the evening of January 17, 2025, led to the arrest of four suspected drug personalities in Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. The operation, lauded by Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the…
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Tricycle Driver Shot Dead in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte — A tricycle driver was fatally shot in Sitio Manget, Barangay Macasandag, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, at around 4:45 PM on Friday, January 17, 2025. The victim, identified as Muslimen Samad Piang, a resident of Barangay Sapad, Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, was rushed to the Iranon District Hospital. However, he was…
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MSU-Maguindanao Partners with MREC for Renewable Energy Research in BARMM
Davao City, Philippines – In a step toward advancing sustainable energy in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Mindanao State University-Maguindanao (MSU-Maguindanao) collaborated with the Mindanao Renewable Energy R&D Center (MREC) for a writeshop aimed at developing renewable energy research proposals. The event, held on January 14-15, 2025, at Ateneo De Davao University,…
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Couple Killed in Shooting Incident in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao del Sur — A tragic shooting incident claimed the lives of a couple on Saturday morning, January 18, in Barangay Damalusay. The victims were identified as Deru Dimaguil, a member of the Council of Elders in the town of Pandag, and his wife, Suraida Barhama. Courtesy of Team Magungaya Initial police investigations…
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COMELEC Clarifies BARMM Ballots Excluded from Disposal Order
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has confirmed that the 2.3 million official ballots prepared for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections will not be included in the disposal of 6 million printed ballots. According to the COMELEC, these ballots are not covered by the Supreme Court’s directive and will remain usable as…
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MinDA, EU, and UNRC Forge Strategic Partnership for Peace and Development in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), under the leadership of Chairperson Leo Tereso A. Magno, has strengthened its commitment to advancing peace and development in Mindanao through a strategic alliance with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC). A high-level meeting held on January 15 at the MinDA office…
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MENRE Conducts Review of Draft Forest Land Use Plan in BARMM
Cotabato City, January 15 – The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) convened the Regional Executive Committee (REC) to review the draft Bangsamoro Forest Land Use Plan (BFLUP) for three municipalities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The event, held at MENRE’s Executive Building in the Bangsamoro Government Center, focused…
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Successful Search and Rescue Operation Saves 121 Individuals in Tawi-Tawi Waters
A collaborative effort led to the successful rescue of 121 individuals stranded at sea aboard motor launch ML J SAYANG 1. The vessel, carrying 106 passengers and 15 crew members, had been adrift for six days in the waters near Tawi-Tawi due to engine failure and adverse weather conditions. The operation was jointly conducted by…