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P90 Million Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Sorsogon Drug Bust
Sorsogon — Authorities from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 5 (PDEA) and local police units seized an estimated P90 million worth of suspected shabu during an interdiction operation at Matnog Port Compound, Barangay Caloocan, Matnog, Sorsogon. The operation, which began at 10 p.m. on September 28 and concluded at 6 a.m. the following morning,…
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Tension Rises in Two Barangays: Tugunan and Aleosan Residents Forced to Evacuate
Residents from Barangay Bualan, Sitio Kadingilan in Barangay Lagunde, Tugunan, Special Geographic Area-BARMM, and Barangay Pagangan in Aleosan, North Cotabato, have fled their homes due to rising tension between rival groups both affiliated with the 105th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF). According to Abu Mujahid, one…
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UBJP Endorses Candidates for Lanao del Sur’s 2025 Elections: A Look at the Political Landscape
The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the ruling political party in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has officially endorsed its slate of candidates for Lanao del Sur in the upcoming 2025 elections. The party’s lineup, which includes key figures in local politics, was revealed in a high-profile endorsement ceremony, signaling the direction…
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Former Congressman Esmail ‘Toto’ Mangudadatu Endorsed by UBJP for Maguindanao del Sur Congressional Seat in 2025
Former Congressman Esmail “Toto” Mangudadatu is set to make a political comeback after being endorsed by the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) as its official candidate for the Maguindanao del Sur congressional seat in the 2025 elections. Mangudadatu, a seasoned political figure, expressed gratitude for UBJP’s endorsement, which strengthens his bid to return to Congress.…
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BARMM’s Improved Peace and Order Sparks PhP4 Billion in Investments for 2024
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has witnessed significant economic growth this year, with investments reaching PhP4 billion, thanks to a vastly improved peace and order situation. This was disclosed by BARMM Cabinet Secretary and Spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun in a news forum held on Saturday in Quezon City. Pendatun revealed that the…
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BARMM Official Stresses Cultural Sensitivity in Reinventing Moro Dish ‘Pastil’
A high-ranking official from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity, particularly in the preparation of the popular Moro rice dish, pastil, which has recently gained popularity nationwide. Pastil, a beloved meal known for its affordability and simplicity, consists of steamed rice topped with shredded meat, traditionally…
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Board Member and Four Others Survive Accident in Lanao del Sur
A red Toyota Hi-Lux pick-up truck, owned by Basilan Second District Provincial Board Member Monsoy Aramil, plunged into a deep ravine along the Secretary Ramos Highway in Barangay Igabay, Balabagan, Lanao del Sur on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024. Board Member Aramil, along with four others, including the driver, was en route to…
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Gunmen Kill Basilan Resident Who Aided in Abu Sayyaf Surrenders
Lamitan City, Basilan – A resident of Lamitan City, known for his role in securing the surrender of Abu Sayyaf members, was shot and killed on Thursday, September 26. Suadi Wakil Jahwan, who had helped the police and military facilitate the surrender of over 10 Abu Sayyaf militants in recent years, was gunned down in…
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Kenram Group Eyes Oil Palm Plantation and Milling Operation in Basilan Amid Improved Peace and Security
Basilan, BARMM – The Kenram Group has expressed significant interest in establishing an oil palm plantation and crude palm oil milling operation in Basilan, marking a major potential investment in the island province, which is part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This move comes as Basilan continues to experience substantial improvements…
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Controversy Surrounds Ben Tulfo’s Recognition as “Honorable Son of Marawi”
MARAWI CITY — The recent decision by Marawi City’s local government to honor Ben Tulfo with the title “Honorable Son of Marawi” has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns among residents, many of whom are questioning the basis for the recognition. For the Meranao people, the title “Honorable Son of Marawi” holds deep cultural and…