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Riding-in-Tandem Gunmen Wound Shariff Aguak LGU Worker in Maguindanao del Sur
A casual employee of the local government unit of Shariff Aguak was injured after he was shot by unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen in Barangay Mamasapano, Mamasapano at around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, authorities said. The victim was identified as Kaharudin N. Saudagol, a resident of Barangay Tuka in Mamasapano. He is reportedly employed as a casual…
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Skeleton of Woman Allegedly Killed by Son-in-Law Recovered in Cotabato City After Eight Months
COTABATO CITY — Authorities have recovered the skeletal remains of a 39-year-old woman who was allegedly murdered by her own son-in-law and abandoned in a remote grassy fishpond area in Barangay Kalanganan 2, Cotabato City, in a crime that remained hidden for nearly eight months. The remains of the victim, identified as Arbaina Abdullah Guiapar,…
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Smuggled Cigarettes Worth Over ₱256K Seized in Tawi-Tawi Anti-Smuggling Operation
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities intercepted thousands of pesos worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a maritime anti-smuggling operation conducted at a mini port in Barangay Poblacion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on May 21, 2026. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group through the Tawi-Tawi Maritime Police Station in coordination with…
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Father Arrested in Marawi City for Alleged Abuse of Own Children; Faces Charges Under RA 7610 and VAWC Law
A man from the municipality of Balo-i, Lanao del Norte was arrested by authorities in Marawi City after allegedly abusing his own children in an incident that sparked outrage online and renewed calls for stronger protection of children and women against domestic violence. Authorities confirmed that the suspect is now under police custody while charges…
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Islamic Preacher Killed in Motorcycle Shooting in Datu Odin Sinsuat; Police Probe Ongoing
Authorities are now conducting a thorough investigation into the fatal shooting of an Islamic preacher in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, in a brazen daylight attack that has raised alarm among residents in the area. The victim was identified as Ustadz Nasrudin Tungan Abubakar, an adult resident of Barangay Makir, Datu Odin Sinsuat. He…
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11 Individuals Surrender Firearms, 167 Grenades in Lanao del Sur, Pledge Support for Peace Efforts
Eleven individuals voluntarily surrendered firearms and explosives to government forces in Lanao del Sur, signaling renewed support for peace and security initiatives in conflict-affected communities in the province. The surrender took place on May 20 in Barangay Matalin, Malabang, Lanao del Sur through the efforts of joint intelligence operatives under the operational control of the…
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PDEA, Police Units Dismantle Drug Den in Maguindanao del Norte; Four Arrested in Buy-Bust Operation
UPI, Maguindanao del Norte — A coordinated anti-illegal drug operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) resulted in the dismantling of a suspected drug den and the arrest of four individuals in a buy-bust operation conducted in Barrio Site, Barangay Mirab, Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Wednesday, May 21, 2026. The successful operation…
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Media Worker Killed in Broad Daylight Shooting in Malidegao, SGA-BARMM
MALIDEGAO, Special Geographic Area, BARMM — A broadcast journalist and radio DJ was shot dead on Thursday evening, May 21, 2026, in a brazen attack in Barangay Fort Pikit, Malidegao, in what authorities are now investigating as a possible work-related killing. The victim was identified as Nestor “Teting” Micator, a well-known radio broadcaster and reporter…
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Driver wounded, companion killed in ambush shooting in Sultan Kudarat town
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A driver was injured while his companion was killed on the spot in what police described as a brazen ambush shooting carried out by unidentified armed men in Barangay Raguisi, Sultan Kudarat, on Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026. Police identified the injured victim as Muhammad Masulot Samama, 34, a…
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BARMM Health Chief Calls for Stronger Parental Guidance as HIV Cases Rise; Youngest Patient Recorded at 9 Years Old
COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has called for stronger parental guidance and community involvement amid concerns over the continued rise of HIV cases in the country, even as the region maintains one of the lowest infection rates nationwide. BARMM Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding…