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Tree-Planting Activity Kicks Off in Madalum for TUPAD Program
Madalum, Lanao del Sur — December 25, 2024The Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, through its Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) led by Forester Pili M. Papandayan, and the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) represented by Assistant PSWD Officer Dr. Monaima Adiong, initiated a tree-planting activity this morning in Barangay Poblacion,…
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Bangsamoro Government Empowers Marawi IDPs Through Legal Rights Education
Marawi City—The Bangsamoro Government’s Marawi Rehabilitation Program (MRP) and Support to Bangsamoro Transition (SUBATRA) have embarked on an extensive legal rights education initiative for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the city. This effort seeks to raise awareness among IDPs about their rights under Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 62, also known as the “Rights of Internally…
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Purok Leader in Datu Odin Sinsuat Killed in Shooting Incident
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – A purok leader and businesswoman was shot dead on Wednesday night, December 26, 2024, while tending to her store in Sitio Broce, Barangay Tamontaka. The victim, identified as Marissa Barrozo, was a prominent figure in the community, serving as a purok leader and an active officer of the…
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Authorities Seize Php 3.4 Million Worth of Shabu in Sultan Kudarat
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte – A successful buy-bust operation conducted on December 25, 2024, led to the seizure of suspected shabu valued at approximately Php 3.4 million. The operation unfolded in Brgy. Kabuntalan, Sultan Kudarat, around 4:00 PM. The Sultan Kudarat Municipal Police Station, under the leadership of PLTCOL Esmael A. Madin, spearheaded the…
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Man Shot Dead in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — A man was killed in a shooting incident along Jojo Guiani Street, Mother Barangay Poblacion, Cotabato City, at around 6:48 PM today. The victim, identified as Guiapar Mamaki Abu, a resident of Purok Niyogan, Barangay Katuli, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, was declared dead on arrival at the Cotabato Regional and Medical…
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OVP Celebrates 89th Anniversary with Thanksgiving Activity in Maguindanao del Norte
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE – In celebration of the 89th anniversary of the Office of the Vice President (OVP), a Thanksgiving Activity was held across several municipalities in the province on December 10, 2024. Spearheaded by the OVP-BARMM Satellite Office, over 500 gift packs were distributed to partners in peace, farmers, and single parents from the…
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Community-Led Peace Initiatives Address Conflict Vulnerabilities in Bangsamoro
In the face of persistent conflicts and protection challenges across Bangsamoro’s vulnerable communities, local efforts continue to pave the way for sustainable peace. Magungaya Mindanao Inc. (MMI), with support from IDEALS and funding from the Global Community Engagement and Resiliency Fund (GCERF) Philippines, has been instrumental in assisting these communities. One of the key initiatives…
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MILG Maguindanao Leads the Way in Transformative Governance with Strategic Performance Workshop
The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) Maguindanao Provincial Office reinforced its dedication to excellence in governance with a transformative three-day Strategic Performance Management System (SPMS) workshop. Held from December 16-18, 2024, at Microtel by Wyndham in General Santos City, the initiative was spearheaded by Provincial Director Engr. Amina T. Dalandag, with the…
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Tragic Incident in Lanao del Sur: Young Lives Lost in Boat Accident
Buadiposo Buntong, Lanao del Sur — A tragic incident unfolded on the afternoon of December 24, 2024, when a group of young students ventured offshore using a mini boat. The trip turned disastrous as waves intensified, causing the small vessel to capsize. The accident occurred around 3:00 PM. Amidst the chaos, one student, who knew…
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Minister Dumama-Alba Clarifies Presidential Authority Over Bangsamoro Appointments
In a year-end media conference held by the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) earlier today, Minister Atty. Sha Elijah B. Dumama-Alba, MP, provided a crucial clarification regarding the President’s authority over appointments within the Bangsamoro Parliament. Responding to a key question during the Open Forum, she underscored the exclusive prerogative of the…