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Bodies of Highway Accident Victims Repatriated to Maguindanao del Norte
Davao City, Philippines — The remains of four family members who tragically lost their lives in a severe highway accident in Binugao, Toril District, Davao City, on the morning of Saturday, January 4, 2025, have been returned to Barangay Tamontaka in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. According to a report from the Davao City…
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6ID Ramps Up Efforts to Ensure Peaceful 2025 Elections
The 6th Infantry “Kampilan” Division (6ID) is intensifying efforts to maintain peace and order as the 2025 elections draw near. During the Philippine Information Agency Region XII’s “PIA Talakayang Dose” program, Lt. Col. Roden Orbon, spokesperson of the 6ID and commanding officer of the 6th Civil Military Operations Battalion, revealed that the military recently convened…
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Suspect Killed After Shootout with Authorities in Tugunan, SGA-BARMM
Tugunan, SGA-BARMM — A suspect was declared dead on arrival at a local hospital following a shootout with authorities in Barangay Macabual, Tugunan, Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (SGA-BARMM), earlier today, January 3, 2025. The suspect, identified by the Tugunan Municipal Police Station (MPS) as Ali Sansaluna, a resident…
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Leni Robredo Visits Marawi to Pay Respects to Former Governor Soraya Alonto-Adiong
MARAWI CITY — Former Vice President Leni Robredo traveled to Marawi on Friday, January 3, to personally offer her condolences to the family of the late former Lanao del Sur Governor Soraya Bedjoria Alonto-Adiong. Robredo shared details of her visit through a Facebook post, recounting the deep bond she had formed with Alonto-Adiong during her…
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Six Arrested in Manila for Impersonating First Lady to Sell BARMM Positions
Manila, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) apprehended six individuals accused of impersonating First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos to sell positions in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The suspects, identified as Diahn Sanchez Dagohoy, Bolkisha Balt Datadacula, Alejandro Barcena Lorino Jr., Ronald Joseph Catunaw, Leomar Abon, and Tita Natividad, face charges…
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Social Security System: New Contribution Rates to Benefit Workers and Employers
The Social Security System (SSS) has announced significant changes to its contribution structure aimed at bolstering the financial security of its members. These updates, according to SSS President and CEO Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, are critical for ensuring the long-term stability of the pension system, which supports over 13 million Filipino workers. A Step Toward Long-Term…
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Former MNLF Members Transition into Citizen Armed Force; Pay Courtesy Visit to Brigade Commander
(Isabela City) December 29, 2024 – In a significant step towards community integration and national peacebuilding, former members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who recently graduated as CAFGU Active Auxiliaries (CAAs) visited Brigadier General Alvin V. Luzon at Camp Luis Biel II, Brgy. Tabiawan, Isabela City, Basilan. The courtesy visit highlighted the successful…
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Barangay Chairman of Sambulawan Shot Dead in Maguindanao Del Sur
January 3, 2025 — Maguindanao Del SurBarangay Sambulawan, Datu Salibo, is in mourning following the tragic death of its Barangay Chairman, Kamran M. Abubakar. Chairman Abubakar was fatally shot this afternoon inside his residence in Barangay Sambulawan. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment, he succumbed to his injuries later in…
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Marawi Compensation Board Resolves 1,436 Claims as of January 2025
The Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) has reported significant progress in addressing the compensation claims of victims affected by the 2017 Marawi siege. As of January 2, 2025, the board has resolved a total of 1,436 claims, showcasing its commitment to providing timely financial assistance to those impacted by the tragedy. Of the resolved claims, 1,161…
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Cotabato City Mayor Accuses City Council of Political Motives Over 2025 Budget Delays
Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali “Bruce” Matabalao has expressed frustration over the Sangguniang Panlungsod’s (SP) delay in approving the Executive Department’s proposed 2025 annual budget. In a recent press conference, the mayor criticized what he described as politically motivated actions by the city council. “I do not want to use the term ‘politicking,’ but it…