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₱20.4 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Sulu Drug Bust; High-Value Target Arrested
Cotabato City — A major drug bust in Sulu led to the confiscation of ₱20.4 million worth of shabu and the arrest of a high-value target during an operation in Barangay Tulay, Jolo on October 10, 2024. The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Sulu Provincial Office, in collaboration with multiple law enforcement agencies, successfully disrupted…
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Mayor Ampatuan Denies His Camp’s Involvement in Violence in Shariff Aguak; Residents Refute Claims
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur—Mayor Datu Akmad “Mitra” Ampatuan firmly denied allegations that his camp was responsible for the recent violence in Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur. The altercation took place during the filing of candidacy by Hadji Datu Ali Midtimbang, resulting in one fatality and five individuals injured. In a press conference, Mayor Ampatuan explained…
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Sen. Bong Revilla, Jr. Visits Wao, Lanao del Sur; Lakas CMD-SIAP Committed to Strengthening Alliance
Wao, Lanao del Sur – Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla, Jr. led the distribution of financial assistance to nearly 2,000 residents of Wao on October 9, 2024, as part of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The senator’s visit also served as a platform…
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Local Leaders Deny Allegations of Fund Misuse in BARMM, Express Support for SAP Lagdameo
Manila, Philippines – Top officials from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and South Cotabato have come forward to categorically deny accusations of misappropriation of BARMM funds and coercion of local politicians to join the administration. In a joint statement, Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. and South Cotabato Governor…
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10th Mindanao Policy Research Forum Highlights Need for Collaboration to Unlock Region’s Potential
General Santos City – Experts and stakeholders at the 10th Mindanao Policy Research Forum (MPRF) emphasized the urgent need for collaboration among government, the private sector, and civil society to tackle the unique socio-economic challenges of Mindanao and harness its full potential. The forum underscored that coordinated efforts are essential to strengthening agricultural value chains,…
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Mujiv Hataman Files Candidacy for Basilan Governor, Faces Nephew in 2025 Gubernatorial Race
Isabela City, Basilan – Basilan Representative and House Deputy Minority Leader Mujiv Hataman officially filed his candidacy for the governorship of Basilan on Monday at the Provincial Election Office (PEO) in Isabela City. Hataman, a seasoned politician, will be running against his nephew, incumbent Provincial Board Member and lawyer Jimael Jay Datumanong-Salliman, in a highly…
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Drug Suspect Arrested in Successful Buy-Bust Operation in Wao, Lanao del Sur
Wao, Lanao del Sur – October 7, 2024 – In a joint law enforcement operation, authorities successfully apprehended a drug suspect during a buy-bust operation conducted along the National Highway in Purok 7, Barangay West Kilikili, Wao, Lanao del Sur. The operation, which took place at approximately 3:50 PM, was led by the Philippine National…
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Elevating Security in Turtle Islands: A Key Move for National Safety and Development
Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi, October 8, 2024 – In a significant move to boost security and foster development in the strategic Turtle Islands, PCOL Rodolfo A. Inoy Jr., Provincial Director of the Tawi-Tawi Police Provincial Office, conducted a field visit and inspection of the area, accompanied by key military officials. Joining him were BGEN Nestor E.…
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UBJP’s Gubernatorial Candidate Rolan Macarambon and Running Mate Marjanie Macasalong File Candidacies for Lanao del Sur 2025 Elections
October 8, Lanao del Sur – United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) candidates Rolan Abdul Rashid “Fiat” Macarambon and Marjanie S. M. Macasalong have officially filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the 2025 elections. Macarambon is running for Governor of Lanao del Sur, while Macasalong seeks the position of Vice Governor under the UBJP banner.…
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Mayor Ampatuan Condemns Violence Outside Shariff Aguak Municipal Hall on Final Day of COC Filing
Shariff Aguak, October 9 – Mayor Datu Akmad “Mitra” B. Ampatuan has strongly condemned the violent incident that took place earlier today outside the Municipal Hall of Shariff Aguak during the final day of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the 2025 elections. The altercation caused fear among government employees and nearby residents…