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Increase in Passenger Sea Vessels Highlights Sulu’s Economic Growth
Sulu, Philippines – The growing number of passenger sea vessels operating within the province of Sulu and neighboring areas, such as Bongao in Tawi-Tawi, is a testament to the province’s improving economic situation and security conditions. Local businessmen have responded to the increasing demand for transportation by deploying more sea vessels to accommodate hundreds of…
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Breaking News: Another Shooting Incident Reported in SGA-BARMM
Tugunan, SGA-BARMM – A 27-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident this morning in Crossing Balong, SGA-BARMM, authorities confirmed. The victim, identified as Abdulwahab Payot, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to various parts of his body. Initial reports from the local police indicate that the shooting took place at around 6 a.m. while Payot was…
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PBGEN Romeo Juan Macapaz Assumes Office as New Regional Director of PRO BAR
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – PBGEN Romeo Juan Macapaz officially took command as the 31st Regional Director of the Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) during a turnover ceremony held on October 10, 2024, at Camp Salipada K. Pendatun. The event marked a leadership transition in the region’s police force, witnessed…
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Philippine Army and BARMM Leaders Conduct Community-Based Advocacy to Prevent Rido in SGA-BARMM
On October 7-8, 2024, the 34th Infantry Battalion of the 11th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) in BARMM, led a community-based advocacy to prevent Rido (clan feuds). The event was held in Sitio Campo, Nabalawag, and the…
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BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim Dismisses Allegations of SAP Lagdameo’s Involvement in Regional Project Implementation
On Wednesday, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued a statement denying allegations that Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Antonio Lagdameo Jr. had any involvement in the implementation of development projects in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The statement comes amid corruption allegations linked to Lagdameo. In a virtual press conference, Ebrahim…
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BHRC Condemns Armed Attack on Commissioner’s Residence in Maguindanao del Norte
The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has strongly condemned the violent attack on the residence of Commissioner Archie U. Buaya, which occurred on the evening of October 10, 2024, in Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. Armed men opened fire on the commissioner’s home between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, leaving one of his security…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Cotabato City; Maintainer and Two Others Arrested
Cotabato City — A successful buy-bust operation conducted on October 7, 2024, led to the dismantling of a drug den and the arrest of three individuals in the vicinity of Doña Pilar St., College, Poblacion 2, Cotabato City. The operation was spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Maguindanao Provincial Office, in coordination with…
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₱20.4 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Sulu Drug Bust; High-Value Target Arrested
Cotabato City — A major drug bust in Sulu led to the confiscation of ₱20.4 million worth of shabu and the arrest of a high-value target during an operation in Barangay Tulay, Jolo on October 10, 2024. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Sulu Provincial Office, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, successfully disrupted…
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Mayor Ampatuan Denies His Camp’s Involvement in Violence in Shariff Aguak; Residents Refute Claims
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur—Mayor Datu Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan firmly denied allegations that his camp was responsible for the recent violence in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur. The altercation took place during the filing of candidacy by Hadji Datu Ali Midtimbang, resulting in one fatality and five individuals injured. In a press conference, Mayor Ampatuan explained…
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Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. Visits Wao, Lanao del Sur; Lakas CMD-SIAP Committed to Strengthening Alliance
Wao, Lanao del Sur – Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. led the distribution of financial assistance to nearly 2,000 residents of Wao on October 9, 2024, as part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The senator’s visit also served as a platform…