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Teachers Hold Prayer Rally to Deny Allegations of Irregularities in 2023 Barangay and SK Elections
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Around 200 teachers and volunteer educators who served as members of the Electoral Board during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections held a prayer rally to deny accusations of irregularities and election fraud. The gathering aimed to express their concern over unfounded allegations that they were…
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DBM Releases P1 Billion Fund for Marawi Siege Victims in 2024
MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P1 billion for the compensation of victims of the 2017 Marawi Siege, part of the 2024 national budget. This allocation is aimed at helping the 574 individuals who lost their homes or loved ones during the…
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UBJP Announces Official Candidates for 2025 Cotabato City Local Elections
COTABATO CITY — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has officially announced its lineup of candidates for the upcoming 2025 local elections in Cotabato City. The slate is composed of experienced public servants and new faces, all vying for key positions in the local government. Leading the UBJP ticket is Bruce Matabalao, who will be…
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BIFF Official and 16 Members Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur
Camp Navarro, Zamboanga City — In a significant development in the government’s fight against terrorism, 16 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters-Karialan Faction (BIFF-KF) surrendered to the military in Maguindanao del Sur on September 26, 2024. Among those who yielded was a high-ranking official known as alias Oding, the head of the Morsedin Division…
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BARMM to Benefit from PHP1.6 Billion Partnership to Improve Healthcare Access
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have launched a PHP1.6 billion partnership to enhance access to quality healthcare in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) over the next six years. The initiative is a collaboration between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the United States…
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Five Women Arrested in Cotabato City Drug Buy-Bust Operation
Cotabato City, September 27, 2024 — Five women were arrested during a drug buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) on Mabini Street, Bagua 3, Cotabato City, earlier today. The suspects were identified as Salama Karim Dimalen, Jasmin Dimalen, Mali Omar Ukas, Iran Ukas, and…
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Senate Sub-Committee Approves MinDA’s 2025 Budget, Endorses Unfunded Programs
The Senate sub-committee on finance approved the Mindanao Development Authority’s (MinDA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, moving it closer to final deliberation by the Senate. This action signifies a key moment for Mindanao’s ongoing development as the sub-committee pledged additional support for MinDA’s unfunded programs, which are crucial to the region’s growth and stability.…
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Mahardika Party Gears Up for 2025 Elections with Diverse Slate of Candidates, Pledges to Advance Bangsamoro Progress
September 26, 2024 – Cotabato City, Philippines The Mahardika Party, a prominent political group in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has convened to select a diverse slate of candidates for the upcoming 2025 elections. With a focus on addressing the pressing needs of the Bangsamoro people, the party seeks to promote unity,…
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Senator Dela Rosa Warns OPAPRU Against Opportunistic Groups Falsely Claiming MNLF Membership
September 26, 2024 – Manila, Philippines Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has raised concerns over opportunistic groups in Mindanao falsely claiming to be members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) in an attempt to exploit the government’s socio-economic programs for former rebels. The warning came during a Finance Subcommittee C briefing on Wednesday, September…
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CHR Lauds Basilan Province for Landmark Human Rights Defenders’ Protection Ordinance
September 26, 2024 — Basilan, Philippines The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed its full support for the Basilan provincial government’s recent passage of its first-ever ordinance aimed at safeguarding human rights defenders. The “Basilan Province Human Rights Defenders’ Protection Ordinance,” enacted on August 8, 2024, represents a pioneering move by the local government…