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Governor Salliman, Partido Federal Aspirants File COCs for 2025 Elections in Basilan
Basilan Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman, along with other aspirants from Partido Federal, officially filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COCs) on Friday, marking the start of their campaign for the 2025 elections. Governor Salliman, after serving three terms and transforming Basilan into a progressive and secure province, is now seeking the vice gubernatorial seat. His son, incumbent…
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Datu Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu and Bai Ainie Sinsuat File Certificates of Candidacy in Maguindanao Del Norte
Maguindanao Del Norte, Philippines – Datu Suharto “Teng” Mangudadatu and Bai Ainie Sinsuat officially filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for the upcoming 2025 elections at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) satellite office in Maguindanao Del Norte on Friday, October 4, 2024. Mangudadatu, the President of the Al-Ittihad UKB Party, is running for the position…
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Ibon sa Ranaw Project: A New Initiative to Protect Migratory Bird Sites in Lanao del Sur
Lanao del Sur, a province known for its rich natural resources and cultural heritage, has recently launched a significant conservation initiative aimed at safeguarding the habitats of migratory birds and preserving vital ecosystems. Dubbed the “Ibon sa Ranaw” Project, this effort seeks to monitor and protect migratory bird sites, with a special focus on Lake…
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Cotabato City Mayor Denies Claims of Arbitrary Dismissal of Contractual Employees
Cotabato City—Mayor Bruce Matabalao has firmly denied allegations that his administration has been arbitrarily dismissing contractual employees from the Cotabato City government. In a recent interview with local media, Mayor Matabalao clarified that there are only two legitimate reasons for the termination of contractual employees. First, if their services are no longer needed by the…
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Targeted Operation Leads to Arrest in Firearms Trafficking in Marawi City
In a focused operation by the Philippine National Police’s Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR), a suspect involved in firearms trafficking was arrested on September 30, 2024, in Marawi City, Lanao Del Sur. The arrest was made during a buy-bust operation conducted in coordination with multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Criminal Investigation…
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OPAPRU Awards Gawad Kapayapaan to Nation’s Peace Champions
Manila—As part of this year’s National Peace Consciousness Month, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) hosted the Gawad Kapayapaan (GaKap) Awarding Ceremony on September 30, 2024, to honor individuals and a local government unit (LGU) for their outstanding efforts in promoting peace in the country. The GaKap awards recognized…
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UBJP Local Candidates in SGA BARMM Officially Proclaimed by Chief Minister Ebrahim
The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) officially proclaimed its local candidates for eight municipalities in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The proclamation event was led by UBJP Party President and BARMM Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, accompanied by Party…
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‘CTG Deputy Secretary’ Arrested in Marawi City for Crimes Against Humanity
CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – A significant blow was dealt to insurgent forces with the arrest of a high-ranking Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) leader in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur, on October 2, 2024. Personnel from the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Misamis Oriental/Camiguin Provincial Field Unit, the 103rd Infantry “Haribon” Brigade…
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Drug Peddler Arrested in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi in Anti-Drug Operation
On October 2, 2024, Bongao Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Tawi-Tawi successfully apprehended a drug peddler following a tip-off from a concerned citizen regarding illegal drug activities in Barangay Tubig Mampallam. Acting swiftly on the information, Bongao MPS, along with personnel from the Tawi-Tawi 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC), responded to the reported location.…
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Joint Operation in Maimbung, Sulu Leads to Arrest of Two Drug Suspects and Seizure of Illegal Drugs
In a major success in the ongoing war against illegal drugs, joint forces from several law enforcement agencies carried out a buy-bust operation in Barangay Bualo Lipid, Maimbung, Sulu, on the morning of October 2, 2024. The coordinated effort involved the Maimbung Municipal Police Station (MPS), the 1401st-B Company of RMFB 14-B, 3rd Maneuver Platoon,…