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“Democracy is the Next Path”: MILF Announces Historic Transition to Social Movement
Maguindanao del Norte, September 23, 2024 – In a powerful address at the MILF Consultative Meeting and General Assembly held at Camp Darapanan, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Panel Chair Mohaqer Iqbal outlined a pivotal transformation in the group’s history, marking its shift from an armed revolutionary organization to a democratic social movement. The declaration…
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COMELEC and UNDP Launch Voter Awareness and Digitalization Project in Bangsamoro
Manila, Philippines – On September 20, 2024, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Philippines officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement and launched the “Project for Raising Voters’ Awareness and Promoting Digitalization of Electoral Process in Bangsamoro.” The ceremonial signing took place at the Chairman’s Hall, Ground Floor, Palacio del Gobernador…
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4 Loose Firearms Surrendered by Residents to 57th Infantry Battalion
Camp Siongco, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – In a show of support for peace and security initiatives, four loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered by concerned residents of Brgy. Lamud, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, on September 19, 2024. This development comes as part of the ongoing Mobile Community Support Sustainment Program (MCSSP) spearheaded by…
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P1.8M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Jolo Raid
Authorities seized P1.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a raid along a road in Barangay Bus-bus, Jolo, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The operation led to the confiscation of 51 boxes of Cannon cigarettes, highlighting the ongoing efforts to curb illegal smuggling in the region. The joint operation, involving personnel from the…
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Paghulmat 2024: Celebrating Champions of Sexual Health Empowerment and Gender Equality
In a vibrant celebration of dedication and progress, the Paghulmat 2024 conference honored the champions of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) advocacy. Organized by the Sexual Health Empowerment (SHE) Project team and Jhpiego Philippines, the event brought together passionate advocates and community leaders who have worked tirelessly to ensure…
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Bai Tata Hakim: A Mother’s Battle Against Conflict, Poverty, and Malnutrition
In the small village of Makir, nestled within the town of Datu Odin Sinsuat in Maguindanao Del Norte, 23-year-old Bai Tata Hakim faces daily challenges that most people cannot imagine. Her life, like that of many families in the region, has been shaped by conflict, poverty, and displacement, all of which have had a devastating…
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United to End Child and Early Marriage: A National Effort to Protect the Rights of Girls
In a bold and unified step towards eradicating child and early marriages, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Philippines, in collaboration with the Council for the Welfare of Children, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), UNICEF, and the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development, organized a three-day national consultation. This consultation focused…
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MILF to Hold Consultative Meeting and General Assembly at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is set to conduct a significant Consultative Meeting and General Assembly at Camp Darapanan, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday, September 23, 2024. The event will begin at 8:00 AM and run until 5:00 PM. In a call to its members, supporters, and representatives, the MILF leadership extended…
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COMELEC Suspends All Plebiscites and SK Elections Until December 2025
Manila, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has announced the suspension of all plebiscites and Special Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (SKSE) nationwide from September 1, 2024, until December 2025. This decision, outlined in COMELEC Resolution No. 11054, was made by the Commission en banc to focus on three major elections scheduled for next year: the…
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Malaysian Firm and Mindanao’s SK Liguasan Oil and Gas Corp. Forge Strategic Partnership for Liguasan Marsh Oil Reserves
In a significant move for the energy sector in Mindanao, Malaysian firm Blackbrique Investment Limited and Mindanao’s SK Liguasan Oil and Gas Corp. (SKLOGC) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on key projects in the upstream and downstream energy sectors. This partnership aims to foster innovation, sustainability, and mutual growth, with…