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Lanao del Sur Hosts 4th Quarter PPOC and PADAC Meeting, Awards High-Performing ADACs
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur — December 12, 2024The Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and the Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Council (PADAC) of Lanao del Sur convened for their 2024 4th Quarter Meeting and Awarding Ceremony at the Social Hall, New Capitol Complex. Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong, Jr., chaired the event, with Board Member Hon.…
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Basilan LGUs Garner 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance
Lamitan City, Isabela City, and two municipalities in Basilan province stood out among the 96 cities and 577 municipalities nationwide as recipients of the prestigious 2024 Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG). The SGLG, an institutionalized award program of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), recognizes excellence in local governance. DILG Secretary and…
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BARMM Government Boosts Law Enforcement with New Patrol Vehicles
The Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officially turned over seven police patrol vehicles to the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region on December 13, 2024. The handover ceremony, held at the BARMM READi in the Bangsamoro Government Center, marked another milestone in the…
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22 Loose Firearms Surrendered in Maguindanao del Norte
Camp Siongco, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte — A total of 22 loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered by concerned citizens of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, to the 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) on December 12, 2024. According to Lt. Col. Gilbert L. Boado, head of the Combined Arms Team 6 (CAT6), the turnover of…
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MAFAR Launches MASAYA MGA MAMA Agrarian Reform Community in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) – Maguindanao inaugurated the MASAYA MGA MAMA Agrarian Reform Community (ARC) on Wednesday, December 10, 2024, in Barangay Makat, Datu Paglas, Maguindanao del Sur. The activity was led by MAFAR Maguindanao Provincial Director Ronjamin Maulana, Ph.D., alongside Assistant Provincial Director for Maguindanao del Norte and Chief…
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3 Dead, Including Infant and Mother, in Maguindanao Ambush
Radjah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — Tragedy struck Barangay Mileb this afternoon as three people, including a mother and her three-month-old baby, were killed in an ambush. The incident occurred around 4:00 PM, according to Radjah Buayan Mayor Bai Maruja Ampatuan Mastura. The victims were identified as Harrah Jinn Utto Lumenda, her infant daughter, and…
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Indigenous Leader Baywan Angan’s Killing Condemned by MP Froilyn Mendoza
Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur – The Office of Member of Parliament (MP) Froilyn T. Mendoza, the representative of Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples (NMIP) in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), has strongly condemned the brutal killing of Baywan Angan on December 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM in Sitio Kukor, Barangay Mantao. Angan, a prominent leader of…
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IP Law Approved in Final Reading: A Milestone for Indigenous Peoples in BARMM Amidst Ongoing Struggles
The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament made a historic decision on Tuesday, December 10, by approving the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples Act (BIPA) of 2024 on its third and final reading. Garnering 63 votes in favor, with no objections or abstentions, the passage of this law represents a critical step towards addressing the long-standing marginalization and…
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Driver Shot Dead in Sultan Kudarat, Police Investigation Underway
Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte — A male driver was shot dead on the spot in a shooting incident that occurred at around 10:00 PM on December 10 in Purok 6, Barangay Macaguiling. The victim was identified as Samad Lumabao, a resident of Cotabato City, according to a report from the Sultan Kudarat Municipal Police…
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Remote Lanao del Sur Communities Receive Multi-Purpose Buildings and Warehouses
Butig, Lanao del Sur – In a significant step towards fostering sustainable peace and development, two remote communities in Lanao del Sur—Barangays Ragayan and Sandab—received vital infrastructure projects on December 4. Each barangay was handed over a Multi-Purpose Building and a warehouse equipped with a solar dryer, marking the beginning of a transformative journey for…