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Explosion Strikes Outside BARMM Parliament Member’s Office in Cotabato City
On the night of Saturday, October 12, 2024, an explosion occurred outside the office of Bangsamoro Health Minister and Member of Parliament Kadil “Jojo” Sinolinding Jr. in Zenaida Subdivision, Barangay Rosary Heights 8, Cotabato City. Authorities believe a grenade was used in the blast, although the Cotabato City Police Office’s explosives experts are still investigating…
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Mindanao Religious Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace and Justice through Bishop-Ulama Conference
Davao, Philippines – “We are peacemakers. Peace based on justice is our duty,” declared members of the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MRLC) in a final statement following their gathering on October 8 and 9 in Davao. The conference, a key platform for interfaith dialogue and cooperation in the southern Philippines, underscored its commitment to fostering…
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Governor Sali Resolves Long-Standing Land Dispute, Strengthens Community Peace
Sulu, Philippines – Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali has successfully mediated a long-standing land dispute between two families, once again demonstrating the crucial role local leaders play in maintaining peace and unity within the community. The peaceful settlement, which involved the transfer of a house and lot to one of the families, marks the end…
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Increase in Passenger Sea Vessels Highlights Sulu’s Economic Growth
Sulu, Philippines – The growing number of passenger sea vessels operating within the province of Sulu and neighboring areas, such as Bongao in Tawi-Tawi, is a testament to the province’s improving economic situation and security conditions. Local businessmen have responded to the increasing demand for transportation by deploying more sea vessels to accommodate hundreds of…
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Breaking News: Another Shooting Incident Reported in SGA-BARMM
Tugunan, SGA-BARMM – A 27-year-old man was killed in a shooting incident this morning in Crossing Balong, SGA-BARMM, authorities confirmed. The victim, identified as Abdulwahab Payot, sustained multiple gunshot wounds to various parts of his body. Initial reports from the local police indicate that the shooting took place at around 6 a.m. while Payot was…
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PBGEN Romeo Juan Macapaz Assumes Office as New Regional Director of PRO BAR
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – PBGEN Romeo Juan Macapaz officially took command as the 31st Regional Director of the Police Regional Office of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) during a turnover ceremony held on October 10, 2024, at Camp Salipada K. Pendatun. The event marked a leadership transition in the region’s police force, witnessed…
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Philippine Army and BARMM Leaders Conduct Community-Based Advocacy to Prevent Rido in SGA-BARMM
On October 7-8, 2024, the 34th Infantry Battalion of the 11th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) in BARMM, led a community-based advocacy to prevent Rido (clan feuds). The event was held in Sitio Campo, Nabalawag, and the…
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BARMM Chief Minister Ebrahim Dismisses Allegations of SAP Lagdameo’s Involvement in Regional Project Implementation
On Wednesday, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim issued a statement denying allegations that Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Antonio Lagdameo Jr. had any involvement in the implementation of development projects in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The statement comes amid corruption allegations linked to Lagdameo. In a virtual press conference, Ebrahim…
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BHRC Condemns Armed Attack on Commissioner’s Residence in Maguindanao del Norte
The Bangsamoro Human Rights Commission (BHRC) has strongly condemned the violent attack on the residence of Commissioner Archie U. Buaya, which occurred on the evening of October 10, 2024, in Labungan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. Armed men opened fire on the commissioner’s home between 9:00 and 11:00 PM, leaving one of his security…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Cotabato City; Maintainer and Two Others Arrested
Cotabato City — A successful buy-bust operation conducted on October 7, 2024, led to the dismantling of a drug den and the arrest of three individuals in the vicinity of Doña Pilar St., College, Poblacion 2, Cotabato City. The operation was spearheaded by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Maguindanao Provincial Office, in coordination with…