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Fostering Peace Across Borders: Thailand Delegation Visits BARMM for Cross-Learning Exchange
Cotabato City, Philippines — Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim warmly received a delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand’s House of Representatives on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, corresponding to 17 Jumada Al-Awwal 1446 AH. The visit, led by Hon. Romadon Panjor and members of the Ad Hoc Committee on Peacebuilding in Southern Thailand, marked…
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Illegal Guns in Bangsamoro: A Persistent Challenge Despite Peace Initiatives
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been a focal point for peace and development initiatives in the Philippines. However, the persistent proliferation of illegal guns in the region continues to pose a significant challenge to these efforts, undermining the strides made by projects such as the Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration, and…
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Opinion: Creating Basulta Autonomous Region — A Double-Edged Sword for Mindanao
The proposal by Senator Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla to establish the Basulta Autonomous Region, carving out Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has sparked a significant debate. At its core, Senate Bill 2879 aims to address the unique needs of the island provinces while fostering economic development and…
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UPLB Perspective Marks 15th Anniversary of Ampatuan Massacre with Call to Defend Press Freedom
The University of the Philippines Los Baños’ (UPLB) official student publication, UPLB Perspective, is set to lead a series of events commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Ampatuan, Maguindanao Massacre under the theme “Ilathala ang Hustisya: Pagkalas Mula sa Kultura ng Panunupil at Impunidad” (Publish Justice: Breaking Free from the Culture of Suppression and Impunity).…
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Lamitan City Ends Power Outages with 2MW Rose Power Plant Inauguration
Lamitan City, Basilan – In a historic development for Lamitan City, key officials including Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman, Mayor Oric Furigay, Vice Mayor Hegem Furigay, and Conrad Isahac, the Western Mindanao Operations Division Manager of the National Power Corporation (Napocor), led the ceremonial switch-on of the 2MW Rose Power Plant in Sitio Baroy, Barangay Sengal, today.…
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Two Soldiers Wounded in Basilan Ambush
Al-Barka, Basilan – November 19, 2024 Two soldiers from the 45th Infantry Battalion were injured in an ambush by armed men in Barangay Magcawa, Al-Barka, Basilan, around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19. According to reports, the soldiers were returning to Tipo-Tipo after participating in a medical outreach program when the attack occurred. Armed assailants…
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Mindanao Week of Peace 2024: Cultivating Transformational Leadership for Positive Peace
The Mindanao Week of Peace (MWOP) 2024 is set to inspire individuals and communities across the region with its compelling theme, “A Call of the Mindanao Week of Peace 2024: WANTED: Transformational Leaders for Positive Peace.” This annual celebration, spearheaded by Peace Advocates Zamboanga in collaboration with the City Government of Zamboanga, continues its legacy…
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Police Apprehend Two Suspects for Illegal Drug Activity in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi – November 18, 2024 In a joint operation, the 1405th-B RMFB14-B, Bongao Municipal Police Station (MPS), and the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) successfully apprehended two individuals for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, in Barangay Sanga-Sanga. The arrests followed a report from concerned…
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Tawi-Tawi Welcomes German and French Diplomats in a Bid for Peace and Development
In a historic visit underscoring international interest in fostering peace and development, German Ambassador Andres Michael Pfaffernoschke and French Ambassador Marie Fontanel arrived in Tawi-Tawi on Monday. Accompanied by Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., the diplomats were warmly received by the provincial government, led by Governor Yshmael Sali. Courtesy of OPAPRU. A Vision…
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Supreme Court Ruling Challenges Push to Postpone BARMM Elections
The Supreme Court (SC) rejected arguments linking its decision to exclude Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) with the postponement of the region’s first regular elections. SC spokesperson Camille Sue Mae Ting clarified on November 12 that the September 9 ruling was “immediately executory,” reinforcing that elections must proceed as scheduled.…