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DSWD Returns ₱658M Fund for MILF Decommissioning Phase 4 Due to Beneficiary List Issues
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has returned ₱658 million to the Bureau of Treasury (BTr), a fund initially allocated by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) for the fourth phase of the decommissioning process of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). Undersecretary Alan Tanjusay of the…
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Farmer Shot Dead on Christmas Day After Filing Petition on Alleged Flying Voters in Pualas, Lanao del Sur
A 48-year-old farmer was fatally shot on Christmas Day in Pualas, Lanao del Sur, days after reportedly filing a petition regarding alleged flying voters in the municipality. Police Lt. Col. Juanito J. Jamis, the deputy provincial director for operations of the Lanao del Sur police, identified the victim as Zainodin Sarip Guro. According to initial…
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Military Thwarts Roadside Bombing in Maguindanao del Sur
Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur – Government troops successfully recovered and disposed of an improvised explosive device (IED) in Iginagampong village, Datu Unsay town, averting a potential roadside bombing, military officials said on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Lieutenant Colonel Rowel Gavilanes, commander of the 90th Infantry Battalion, confirmed that the IED was discovered on Friday,…
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Bangsamoro Agri-Trade Fair 2024 Showcases Local Industry Potential
COTABATO CITY – The annual Shariff Kabunsuan Festival became a vibrant platform for local innovation and commerce as the Bangsamoro region hosted the Agri-Trade Fair 2024 from December 16 to 19 at the Bangsamoro Government Center. The event, spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) through its MAFAR Local Exchange and…
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High-Powered Firearms, Rocket Launcher Seized from Wanted Criminal in Cotabato
Cotabato, Philippines— Joint police and military forces confiscated high-powered firearms and a rocket launcher during a law enforcement operation targeting a wanted individual in Barangay Manaulanan, Tugunan, Cotabato, early Saturday morning, December 29. The operation aimed to serve arrest warrants on Dauren Manampen, who is wanted for various crimes, including extortion, drug trafficking, and disturbing…
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Governors in BARMM Shine in RPMD’s “Boses ng Bayan” Survey
The RPMD Foundation Inc. (RPMD), through its renowned “Boses ng Bayan” initiative, has once again provided a platform for citizens to voice their opinions on the performance of provincial governors across the Philippines. This independent and non-commissioned survey evaluates the effectiveness of provincial leaders based on the satisfaction and approval of their constituents. In the…
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HIV Cases in Cotabato City Rise to 83, Health Office Urges Free Testing
Cotabato City—The number of confirmed HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) cases in Cotabato City has risen to 83, according to the City Health Office (CHO). Dr. Harris R. Ali, Chief Officer of the CHO, disclosed that this year has seen a notable increase in infections, with several suspected cases currently under observation at the Cotabato Regional…
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BARMM Killings Threaten Peace: Calls for Action Intensify
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is once again gripped by concern following a series of targeted killings of election officials, an alarming development that poses a serious threat to the region’s fragile peace. These violent attacks have sparked outrage and calls for swift action to ensure justice and security. Atty. Vidsfar Julie…
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Basilan Declared ASG-Free Following Voluntary Surrender of Remaining ASG Members
Isabela City, Basilan – December 26, 2024 A historic moment unfolded in Basilan Province the day after Christmas as the last four members of the Basilan-based Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and their four cohorts voluntarily surrendered. The individuals presented themselves to Brigadier General Alvin V. Luzon, Commander of the 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade,…
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Construction Worker Fatally Shot in Cotabato City
Cotabato City, Philippines – A construction worker was fatally shot on the afternoon of December 26, 2024, along Diversion Road in Barangay Poblacion 9, Cotabato City. The victim, identified as 44-year-old Ariel Matas Sumalpong, a resident of Barangay Biniruan, was reportedly attacked by an acquaintance who also served as his driver. According to Barangay Captain…