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Authorities Bust Smuggling Operation in Sulu, Seize PHP4.8M Worth of Illicit Cigarettes
Patikul, Sulu – On January 8, 2025, the Sulu Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA), in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, successfully intercepted PHP4.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during an operation in Barangay Tanduh Bagua, Patikul. Acting on intelligence reports about smuggling activities in the area, authorities confiscated 55 master cases containing 27,500 packs of…
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MNLF Strengthens Commitment to Peace and Unity in the Bangsamoro Region
Davao City, January 11, 2025 – The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), under the steadfast leadership of Founding Leader and Chairman Prof. Nur P. Misuari, reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to peace advocacy, diplomacy, and reconciliation. With a vision of fostering unity and prosperity among the Bangsamoro people and contributing to the well-being of the entire…
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Suspect Apprehended for Violating COMELEC Gun Ban at Esteros Checkpoint
Cotabato City—In a concerted effort to enforce the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) gun ban, personnel from Police Station 3 (PS 3), Cotabato City Police Office (CCPO), and the 1404th Mobile Force Company (MFC) of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion 14-A apprehended an individual for violating COMELEC Resolution No. 11067. The arrest occurred at Esteros Checkpoint,…
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PRO BAR Launches Security Coverage for 2025 Elections
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte — The Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), led by Regional Director PBGEN Romeo J. Macapaz, officially launched its security measures for the 2025 National and Local Elections and the inaugural Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election. The ceremonial kick-off for the COMELEC checkpoints took place…
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Piagapo’s Sweet Surprise: Strawberries in Lanao del Sur
Nestled in the tranquil landscapes of Lanao del Sur, the town of Piagapo is blooming with an unexpected delight. Amidst its lush greenery and cool breezes, a vibrant patch of red is catching everyone’s attention—thriving strawberry plants. This sweet surprise is not just a testament to nature’s wonders but also to the ingenuity and determination…
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Two Successful Anti-Drug Operations in Lanao Del Sur Lead to Arrests, Seizure of Illegal Drugs
Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), led by Provincial Director Police Colonel Robert S. Daculan, commended law enforcement teams for two successful anti-drug operations conducted in Molundo and Wao towns, resulting in the arrest of two drug suspects and the seizure of illegal substances and other evidence. Molundo Drug Bust On January 8, 2025,…
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Fish Vendor’s Murder: Suspects Identified, Family Seeks Justice
Tubaran, Lanao del Sur – The family of Lahmudin Minalang, a fish vendor who was brutally murdered, has identified the suspected perpetrators, according to his uncle, Abdullah Engkongan. Engkongan, along with his children and other relatives, discovered the victim’s body in a forested area in Barangay Fitta, Tubaran. The grim discovery came after persistent inquiries…
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Successful Rido Settlement Achieved in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
January 7, 2025, marked a significant step toward peace as a successful rido (clan feud) settlement was conducted between COB Silongan, Pekel Silongan, and Janin A. Sulaiman, Rahib Nawal at the headquarters of the 6th Infantry Battalion (6IB) of the 6th Infantry Division (6ID) of the Philippine Army in Sitio Landing Fish, Barangay Buayan, Datu…
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Successful Anti-Drug Operation Nets High-Value Suspects in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY – In a decisive move against the illegal drug trade, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA BARMM) led a successful buy-bust operation on January 8, 2025, resulting in the arrest of two high-value targets and the confiscation of 500 grams of shabu in Poblacion 5,…
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BARMM Tops List of Areas of Concern for 2025 Elections: COMELEC
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), has identified multiple municipalities and cities nationwide as “Areas of Concern” for the upcoming 2025 elections. Among these, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) emerges with the highest number of flagged areas, classified…