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AFP Receives Surrendered Loose Firearms in Tawi-Tawi as Part of SALW Program
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi – September 14, 2024 In a significant stride towards maintaining peace and order, Lt. Gen. Charlton Sean M. Gaerlan PN(M), Deputy Chief of Staff (TDCS) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), received a collection of surrendered loose firearms from local residents at the Headquarters of the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) today.…
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JTF Poseidon Activates Three Joint Task Groups for Enhanced Maritime Monitoring
Zamboanga City, Philippines – The Joint Task Force (JTF) Poseidon has officially activated three Joint Task Groups (JTGs) to bolster maritime monitoring and ensure stability in the Western Mindanao’s Joint Area of Operations (JAO). The activation ceremony took place on September 12, 2024, at the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Gymnasium, Camp Navarro, Calarian. Strengthening Maritime Security…
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Over 600 Indigent PWDs Receive Subsidies in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – In a significant move to support the welfare of persons with disabilities (PWDs), the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has successfully distributed financial subsidies to 643 indigent PWDs in the municipality of Parang. The payout event took place on…
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Clan Feud in Barangay Ambadao Resolved
Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur – The long-standing clan feud, or “rido,” in Barangay Ambadao has officially been resolved today, September 16, with both parties signing a peace agreement. The resolution was achieved through a concerted dispute resolution effort led by Mayor Datu Victor T. Samama, Alhaj, and Vice Mayor Atty. Mohammad Omar Samama, with…
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Supreme Court Ruling Spurs Legislative Action on Bangsamoro Municipalities
Cotabato City, Philippines – The legislative landscape in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is once again abuzz as the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament deliberates on BTA Bill Nos. 331, 332, and 333. These bills aim to amend Section 5 of the Bangsamoro Autonomy Act (BAA) Nos. 53, 54, and 55, which…
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MP Anna Tarhata Basman Resigns from Bangsamoro Parliament
Cotabato City – MP Anna Tarhata S. Basman has officially announced her resignation as a Member of Parliament in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), effective October 1, 2024. In her letter to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Basman expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the trust placed in her when she was reappointed in 2022. This reappointment…
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Isabela City Responds to Typhoon Ferdie’s Aftermath
Isabela City – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) Emergency Response Team, along with personnel from the City General Services Office, swiftly responded to multiple incidents caused by the strong winds and heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Ferdie. As of 12 noon today, 21 fallen trees, one collapsed house, and one capsized…
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MNLF Calls for Calm Following Supreme Court Ruling on Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM
Cotabato City – The recent Supreme Court ruling declaring the Province of Sulu as not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has sparked varied reactions among stakeholders. In response, the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), under the leadership of Founding Leader and Chairman Dr. Prof. Nur Misuari, has issued an official statement…
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Four Dead, Three Injured as Fallen Tree Crushes Students in Lanao del Sur
Malabang, Lanao del Sur – Four individuals, including three male students from an Islamic school, were killed when a large tree, uprooted by strong winds, fell on them in Barangay Cabsaran, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on Friday. The three student victims were identified as students of the Al-Falah Qur’an Learning Centre in the town. The tragic…
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Widespread Flooding Hits Talayan, Maguindanao Del Sur
Talayan, Maguindanao Del Sur – The town of Talayan is experiencing severe flooding, with most of its barangays submerged as of Saturday, September 14, 2024. Continuous heavy rains have led to flash floods, exacerbating the situation. The affected barangays include Timbaluan, South Binangga, North Binangga, Katibpuan, and Linamunan. With the persistent rainfall, it is likely that…