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SC Upholds Validity of Bangsamoro Organic Law; Declares Sulu not Part of Bangsamoro Region
The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of Republic Act No. 11054 or the Organic Law for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Bangsamoro Organic Law) but declared the Province of Sulu not part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) after the province rejected the law’s ratification. In a unanimous Decision,…
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BGC is open to alliances as long as they are based on principles
The BARMM Grand Coalition (BGC) today said it has always remained open to forming alliances with any political party that aligns with its manifesto of governance, believing that unity among key stakeholders in the Bangsamoro region is crucial to achieving lasting peace, development and inclusive governance. “Unity is not only a value we uphold but…
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Carpenter Arrested for Violation of RA 9165 in Lanao del Sur
Piagapo, Lanao del Sur – On September 9, 2024, a carpenter known by the alias “Ian” was apprehended for violating Republic Act 9165, also known as the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, during an intensified anti-criminality checkpoint operation in Barangay Rantian, Piagapo. PCOL Robert S. Daculan, Provincial Director of the Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office…
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Legal Education Board Takes Decisive Action Against MSU’s Continued Defiance
The Legal Education Board (LEB) has issued a resolution canceling the accreditation of the Mindanao State University (MSU) College of Law, revoking its government recognition, and effectively ordering the closure of its law programs across all campuses beginning the Academic Year (A.Y.) 2025-2026. The resolution follows MSU’s continued rejection of the regulatory jurisdiction and supervisory…
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Member of local terrorist group and two others arrested by authorities
AMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Three individuals, one of whom is a member of the Dawlah Islamiyah-Hassan Group, were arrested by combined forces of the military, police, and other government branches focused on security during a law enforcement operation conducted in separate locations in Maguindanao del Sur. Lt. Col. Ronaldo Mamangun, head of…
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6th ID host PHILINDO-STRIKE IV-2024
The 6-days training activity of PHILINDO-STRIKE IV-2024 hosted by 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army together with Tentara Nasional Indonesia, Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD) culminated last September 2, 2024. Brigadier General Vladimir Cagara, Commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, Philippine Army attended the closing ceremony as the Guest of Honor. The Philippine Army is represented…
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COMELEC confirms BARMM ready for 2025 automated polls
DAVAO CITY—Atty. Rafael Olaño, Deputy Executive Director for Operations of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), emphasized on that the automated counting machines (ACMS)—the equipment used for counting votes—are ready and well-equipped for next year’s parliamentary elections. “We expect no issues with the machines, whether or not the power interruptions are intentional,” COMELEC Spokesperson Atty. John…
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Drug Den Dismantled; Maintainer & 2 Others Busted in Tawi-Tawi Drug Bust
Cotabato City—In a significant blow to the illegal drug trade, Drug Enforcement Officers from the PDEA Tawi-Tawi Provincial Office, in collaboration with the 51st Special Action Company Philippine National Police Special Action Force, Bongao Municipal Police Station, and the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency BARMM, successfully conducted a buy-bust operation on September 4, 2024. The operation…
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13 Barangays in Parang, Sulu Declare as Gun-Free Zone and Peace-Centered Community
Thirteen barangays in Parang, Sulu were officially declared as “Gun-Free Zone and Peace-Centered Community” in a program held at Barangay Saldang Hall on September 4, 2024. The event was attended by the 1101st Infantry (Gagandilan) Brigade led by BGEN MARIO D. JACINTO, along with COL YASSER R. BARA MNSA (MI) PA, Deputy Brigade Commander, and…
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𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗽𝟯𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬.𝟬𝟬 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝘂𝗴𝘀.
Joint operating units from PIU, PDEU, and 2nd PMFC, MDS PPO, proceeded to Datu Piang MPS with an intel report regarding the transportation of illegal drugs coming from the interior barangay of Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on September 3, 2024.Datu Piang MPS together with the aforementioned units, immediately conducted a joint checkpoint operation at…