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Philippine Army’s Major Floren Herrera to Receive Prestigious Nininger Award for Valor at Arms
MANILA, Philippines – Major Floren Herrera of the Philippine Army has been selected to receive the esteemed 2024 Alexander R. Nininger Award for Valor at Arms, in recognition of his extraordinary bravery during the 2017 Battle of Marawi. The award, presented by the West Point Association of Graduates, will be given at a ceremony in…
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AFP Chief of Staff Returns to Marawi, Inspires Troops to Uphold Their Duty
CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – On September 28, 2024, General Romeo S. Brawner Jr., the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP), made a significant return to the 103rd Infantry Brigade in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, where he previously served as Brigade Commander during the historic Marawi siege. In a…
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2nd Mechanized Infantry Battalion Achieves Success in Balik-Baril Program: Turnover of Loose Firearms
DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, Maguindanao Del Sur – The 2nd Mechanized Infantry (Makasag) Battalion, under the leadership of LTC Jerome D. Peñalosa ARM (GSC) PA, has made significant strides in its peace-building initiatives through the Balik-Baril Program. This initiative aims to reduce the proliferation of loose firearms within communities, thereby enhancing security and fostering cooperation. In…
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Two Siblings Drown in Lake Lanao, One Survives in Tragic Incident in Marawi City
MARAWI CITY – Two of three siblings tragically drowned in Lake Lanao in Barangay Olowa Ambolong, Marawi City, yesterday morning. Despite immediate efforts by local residents to rescue the children, only their brother survived the incident. According to the official update from the Marawi City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MCDRRMO), the three siblings,…
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Fragmentation Grenade Attack Injures Policeman in Isabela City, Basilan
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – A bomber threw a fragmentation grenade at a roadside police detachment in Barangay Sunrise late Sunday, September 29, injuring a policeman and creating a climate of fear among nearby residents. According to a report submitted to Brig. Gen. Prexy Tanggawohn, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region, Patrolman Aldimar Salahuddin…
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PRO BAR Strengthens Security Measures Ahead of 2025 Midterm Election COC Filing
The Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) has intensified its security preparations in anticipation of the upcoming Filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) and Certificates of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) for the 2025 Midterm Elections. The filing period is scheduled for October 1-8, 2024, as set by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). In…
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Military Troops Deployed in SGA BARMM Ahead of COC Filing to Ensure Peaceful Elections
One day before the official filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) begins, the Alpha Company of the 34th Infantry Battalion deployed troops to the town of SGA BARMM on Monday, September 30, 2024. This deployment aims to maintain peace and security during the eight-day filing period for election candidates. In preparation for any potential unrest,…
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Another Shooting Incident in Ligawasan, BARMM: Fish Vendor Killed in Latest Attack
30 September 2024, Pikit, Cotabato – A tragic shooting incident has once again occurred in the town of Pikit, which is now part of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The latest victim was identified as Hod Mamento Dianalan, a 24-year-old fish vendor from Barangay Kabasalan, Pikit.…
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Over 4,000 Police Officers Deployed in BARMM for Filing of Candidacy to Ensure Election Security
30 September 2024, Cotabato City – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) is set to deploy more than 4,000 police personnel to ensure the security and safety of candidates during the eight-day filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This move comes as part of heightened…
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Sulu Governor Leads Special Meeting on Implications of Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM
30 September 2024, Patikul, Sulu – Governor Abdusakur M. Tan spearheaded a crucial meeting with key line agencies in Sulu, following the Supreme Court’s recent decision on September 9, 2024, that officially excluded the province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The special session was convened to address the direct impacts this…