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Over 5,000 BARMM Employees in Sulu to Continue Receiving Salaries in 2024 Amid SC Ruling
Sulu, Philippines – Despite the recent Supreme Court decision severing Sulu from the Bangsamoro region, a total of 5,700 Bangsamoro employees in the province will continue receiving their salaries for 2024, subject to the completion of required documentation, Bangsamoro Spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun announced on Thursday. “We received the official copy of the Supreme Court (SC)…
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Sandiganbayan Upholds Conviction of MNLF Founder Nur Misuari in P77.26 Million IT Equipment Anomaly
Manila, Philippines – The Sandiganbayan has affirmed the conviction of Nur Misuari, the founding chairman of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), in connection with the anomalous procurement of PHP 77.26 million worth of information technology equipment during his tenure as governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) in 2001. Misuari and his co-accused…
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Vice Mayor Salliman Calls for Probe into Lanote Shootout Incident
Isabela City, Basilan – Vice Mayor Kifli Hataman-Salliman has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the recent shootout in Lanote, Isabela, which resulted in the tragic death of Army Sergeant Zulaidi Tiblani and left another individual wounded. The incident occurred on the evening of September 18, 2024, when a confrontation between unidentified armed individuals…
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Successful Resolution of Dispute Between Groups in Barangay Bialong, Shariff Aguak
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao Del Sur – On Thursday, September 19, 2024, a significant step towards peace was achieved as the dispute between the groups of Nasrudin Abdulsatar and Rustum G. Guiamadel, both residents of Barangay Bialong, was successfully resolved. The Peace, Security and Reconciliation Office of the Office of the Chief Minister (PSRO-OCM), led by Executive…
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Maguindanao del Sur PPO Condemns Killing of Barangay Kagawad in South Upi
Maguindanao del Sur – PCOL Roel R. Sermese, Provincial Director of the Maguindanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (PPO), vehemently condemned the killing of Barangay Kagawad Elvin M. Moires in Brgy. Bongo, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur on September 17, 2024, at approximately 11:30 PM. The victim, identified by the South Upi Municipal Police Station…
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MENRE and CSC Lead Tree-Growing Event for 124th PCSA, Plant 1,500 Seedlings
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – In a significant move towards environmental conservation and sustainability, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) collaborated with the Civil Service Commission (CSC) for BARMM to host a “tree-growing for a cause” event at Sitio Katigisan, Barangay Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on September…
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Over 34,000 Families Affected by Flooding in Maguindanao del Sur Due to Typhoon Ferdie
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – The latest report from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) indicates that 34,749 families have been affected by flooding in Maguindanao del Sur due to Typhoon Ferdie. Currently, 89 barangays across 14 municipalities in the province are submerged, particularly in the SPMS box area, which includes Shariff Aguak, Datu…
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Military Thwarts Planned Violence by Lawless Elements
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Government troops successfully thwarted a planned act of violence by lawless elements after discovering abandoned explosives and other combat equipment during intensified military operations in Barangay Tee, Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, yesterday, August 11, 2024. According to the soldiers from Combined Arms Team 99 of the 1st…
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Arrest of Person for Illegal Possession of Firearm
PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDS PPO), commended the personnel of Picong Municipal Police Station (MPS), 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit/Provincial Special Operations Group (PDEU/PSOG) LDS PPO, and the 32nd Infantry Battalion, 11th Infantry Division, Philippine Army (32nd IB, 11ID, PA)…
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Drug Suspect Arrested in Balindong, Lanao del Sur During Buy-Bust Operation
Balindong, Lanao del Sur – A successful buy-bust operation conducted by the Balindong Municipal Police Station (MPS), in coordination with the Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) and 2nd Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) of the Lanao del Sur Police Provincial Office (LDSPPO), led to the arrest of a drug suspect identified as alias “Rocky” in Barangay…