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UNICEF and Partners Bolster Disaster Preparedness in Lanao del Sur LGUs
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines – In a significant stride toward post-conflict recovery, UNICEF Philippines, in partnership with the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur and various Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) agencies, has advanced its project “Building Community Resilience and Delivery of Essential Services for Post-Conflict Recovery in Lanao del Sur and…
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3 Dead, 31 Hospitalized After Eating Sea Turtle in Maguindanao del Norte
Maguindanao del Norte – Tragedy struck Barangay Linao in Datu Blah Sinsuat last Monday, November 25, as three individuals died and 31 others were hospitalized after consuming a sea turtle, locally known as pawikan. Reports from the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) revealed that the fatalities included a 68-year-old man, his 48-year-old…
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Historic Peace Agreement Ends Long-standing Feud in Lanao del Sur
Pualas, Lanao del Sur — On November 30, 2024, a decades-long family feud, or “rido,” came to a peaceful conclusion in a momentous settlement ceremony held in Barangay Maligo, Pualas, Lanao del Sur. The event marked a significant step toward peace and reconciliation in the province. The settlement was made possible through the concerted efforts…
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PNP PRO BAR Deploys Security Task Force for SGA-BARMM to Ensure Peace and Order
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – In a significant move to bolster peace and security in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Philippine National Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PNP PRO BAR) held a send-off ceremony for 171 police personnel. The event took place on November…
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Police Intelligence Officer Killed in Cotabato City Mall Shooting
Cotabato City, Philippines – A member of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was shot dead Sunday evening, December 1, at the parking lot of Citi Mall in Barangay Rosary Heights 7, Cotabato City. The victim, identified as Police Master Sergeant (PMSg) John Manuel Bongcawil, was assigned to the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of the Maguindanao…
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MSSD Distributes Six-Month Rice Subsidy to 37 Badjao Families in Pata
In a significant move to support marginalized communities, the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) distributed rice subsidies to 37 Badjao families in the municipality of Pata
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Towards a VAW-Free BARMM: Empowering Women through Collective Action
In a powerful address on November 25, Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC) Chairperson Bainon Karon underscored the essential role of engaging men and boys in the fight against violence against women
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Land Ownership Dreams Realized: BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim Champions Agrarian Reform in Lanao del Sur
Lanao del Sur, Philippines — In a momentous ceremony held on November 28, 2024, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim led the distribution of Certificates of Land Ownership Awards (CLOAs) to agrarian reform beneficiaries in Camp Keithley, Lanao del Sur. This event, the fifth mass CLOA distribution in the Bangsamoro region, brought new hope to…
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World Bank Reaffirms Support for Philippine Peace Process
The World Bank has reiterated its commitment to supporting the Philippines in achieving long-lasting peace and development, particularly in conflict-affected areas.
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PGAD Distributes Essential Equipment to Strengthen VAWC Desks in Lanao del Sur
LANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — The Gender and Development Office (GAD), under the supervision of Provincial Gender and Development (PGAD) focal person Alliah Kibad Lucman, has embarked on an initiative to enhance the operations of Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks in 22 police stations across the province. The distribution of steel cabinets, chairs,…