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Three Communist Rebels Killed, High-Powered Firearms Seized in Military Operation in Lanao del Sur
Camp Navarro, Zamboanga City, October 7, 2024 – A military operation conducted by the Joint Task Force ZamPeLan (JTF ZamPeLan) resulted in the deaths of three Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) rebels and the confiscation of high-powered firearms in Kapai, Lanao del Sur. The clash occurred on October 5, 2024, at Sitio…
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Farmer Killed in Pikit, Cotabato Shooting Amidst Ongoing Violence in the Area
Pikit, Cotabato, October 7, 2024 – Another life was lost in a series of violent incidents in Pikit, Cotabato, as a 50-year-old farmer, Abdulkadir C’lo Mantawil, was shot dead in broad daylight. The shooting occurred at 2:25 PM in Barangay Batulawan, Malidegao, part of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…
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PPP Center and BARMM Collaborate on Establishing Regional Public-Private Partnership Framework
Quezon City – The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines and the Bangsamoro Planning Development Authority (BPDA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) conducted a key benchmarking activity on October 1, 2024, aimed at laying the groundwork for the establishment of the BARMM PPP Center. The initiative marks a significant step…
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DA Accelerates Key Agricultural Projects in Mindanao to Boost Productivity and Food Security
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is fast-tracking the implementation of three major projects in Mindanao aimed at boosting the productivity of the region’s agriculture and fisheries sectors, helping it fulfill its potential as a prime agricultural hub for the Philippines. These projects, under the Second Additional Financing for the Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP-AF2), aim…
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Gun Runner Arrested by CIDG in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte
A suspected gun runner was arrested by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) BARMM during an entrapment operation on Sunday afternoon, October 6, in Sitio Sarmiento, Barangay Langkong, Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte. The CIDG BARMM Regional Chief, Lt. Col. Ariel Huesca, identified the suspect as Camarodin Lidasan Gampomg, also known as “Camaru,”…
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Bangsamoro Government Seeks Supreme Court Reconsideration Over Sulu’s Exclusion from Region
The Bangsamoro Government, through its Attorney General’s Office (BAGO), filed twin motions before the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, seeking to intervene in the case regarding the exclusion of Sulu province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). These motions aim to re-include Sulu in the autonomous region following the…
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Fast Cat Owner Chet Pastrana to Visit Basilan for Port Inspection and Maiden Voyage
Basilan – Fast Cat owner Chet Pastrana is set to visit Basilan on October 10, 2024, to personally inspect the port facilities in preparation for the ferry’s maiden voyage. Pastrana’s visit comes after a recent meeting with Basilan Governor Jim S. Hataman Salliman, where the two long-time friends discussed the upcoming plans aimed at enhancing…
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Turnover of Loose Firearms in Talitay, Maguindanao: A Step Towards Peace
Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte — In a bid to bolster peace and security in the region, the 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Makasag) Battalion facilitated the turnover of loose firearms at the Talitay Municipal Hall. This event, held as part of the government’s Balik Baril Program, marks a crucial step toward disarmament and the promotion of long-term…
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DBM Secretary Pangandaman Calls for Global Unity, Highlights Women’s Leadership in Peacebuilding
In a powerful call to action, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah “Mina” F. Pangandaman underscored the transformative role of women in peacebuilding and emphasized the need for collective global efforts to advance gender equality and sustainable peace. Her remarks were made ahead of the upcoming International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security…
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Drug Suspect Arrested in Successful Marawi City Buy-Bust Operation
Marawi City — In a decisive operation against illegal drugs, authorities in Marawi City successfully apprehended a suspected drug dealer, alias “Ninio,” during a joint law enforcement buy-bust operation conducted early this morning. The operation took place in Barangay Cadayunan 2 at around 8:00 AM, led by the Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) and the…