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15 Illegal Lawaan Logs Seized in Basilan Anti-Illegal Logging Operation
SUMISIP, Basilan — Authorities confiscated 15 illegally cut Lawaan round logs during a two-night anti-illegal logging operation in Barangay Mahatalang, Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday night, May 30, under the Provincial Government of Basilan’s “Sagip Kalikasan” campaign. The operation was spearheaded by troops of the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB) led by Basilan Governor Mujiv S. Hataman,…
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Fisherman Killed, Two Arrested in Clash Between Military and Alleged DI-Hasan Group in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Government troops recovered one body and arrested two individuals following two separate encounters with alleged members of the DI-Hasan Group in Barangay Tuayan Mother on Saturday, May 30, as military operations continue against armed groups in the area. According to 6th Infantry Division spokesperson Col. Ronald Suscano, the…
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Malunggay Pandesal Vendor Duped by Fake Money Scam in Parang Market
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A vendor selling malunggay pandesal at the public market in the town of Parang fell victim to a “piking pera” or fake money scam after allegedly receiving counterfeit bills from unidentified suspects posing as customers. According to a report, the victim sought assistance from the Parang Municipal Police Station after…
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From Rido to Reconciliation: Rival Families in Lanao del Sur End Conflict Through Peace Settlement
Bayang, Lanao del Sur — In a region long challenged by clan feuds and cycles of violence, a significant breakthrough in peacebuilding unfolded this week as two rival families in Lanao del Sur formally ended a community-based conflict, locally known as “rido,” through a mediation effort led by the Philippine Army’s 64th Infantry “Knights” Battalion.…
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26-Year-Old Woman Gunned Down in Cotabato City; Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects
COTABATO CITY — A 26-year-old woman was killed after being shot multiple times by still unidentified gunmen on Friday night, May 29, 2026, along Datu Udtog Matalam Street in Barangay Rosary Heights 11 (RH-11), Cotabato City. The victim was identified as Mia Manseñarez, also known by the alias “Maya,” a temporary resident of RH-11 San…
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Five Houses Riddled With Bullets in Kadayangan, BARMM; Residents Flee Amid Fear of Renewed Violence
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA)-BARMM — Terror gripped residents of Purok 4 in Barangay Central Labas, Kadayangan after unidentified armed men opened fire on at least five houses on the evening of May 27, sending families scrambling for safety while preparing dinner inside their homes. According to police reports, the shooting erupted at around 7:05…
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DI-MG Supporter Surrenders in Lanao del Sur, Turns Over High-Powered Firearm
BAYANG, Lanao del Sur — A supporter of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) voluntarily surrendered to government forces in Lanao del Sur as military officials continue intensified efforts to weaken violent extremist influence in vulnerable communities across Mindanao. The surrender took place on May 26, 2026, at the Headquarters of the 64th Infantry “Knights” Battalion…
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Two Men Mobbed by Furious Residents After Alleged Kidnapping Attempt in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Furious residents mobbed two alleged kidnapping suspects and vandalized their vehicle after they reportedly attempted to abduct a 63-year-old fisherman and “payong-payong” driver in Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang on Thursday, May 28. The suspects’ black Toyota Vios bearing plate number MBF 9576 was repeatedly kicked, stoned, and smashed by…
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Family Seeks Justice After Death of Basilan Army Trainee During Military Training in Tarlac
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Grief and calls for justice continue to grow following the reported death of a young army trainee from Lamitan City, Basilan, who allegedly died during formal military training in Tarlac only days after beginning his journey toward fulfilling his dream of becoming a soldier. The trainee was identified as Junel Flores,…
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Unidentified Man Found Floating in Basilan Waters; Missing Fisherman Angle Emerges
HADJI MOHAMMAD AJUL, Basilan — The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the seawaters of Barangay Basakan in the municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul on Thursday, triggering concern among residents and prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities. According to initial accounts from residents, the body was spotted in a shallow coastal…