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Military Troops Deployed in SGA BARMM Ahead of COC Filing to Ensure Peaceful Elections
One day before the official filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) begins, the Alpha Company of the 34th Infantry Battalion deployed troops to the town of SGA BARMM on Monday, September 30, 2024. This deployment aims to maintain peace and security during the eight-day filing period for election candidates. In preparation for any potential unrest,…
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Another Shooting Incident in Ligawasan, BARMM: Fish Vendor Killed in Latest Attack
30 September 2024, Pikit, Cotabato – A tragic shooting incident has once again occurred in the town of Pikit, which is now part of the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The latest victim was identified as Hod Mamento Dianalan, a 24-year-old fish vendor from Barangay Kabasalan, Pikit.…
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Over 4,000 Police Officers Deployed in BARMM for Filing of Candidacy to Ensure Election Security
30 September 2024, Cotabato City – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) is set to deploy more than 4,000 police personnel to ensure the security and safety of candidates during the eight-day filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This move comes as part of heightened…
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Sulu Governor Leads Special Meeting on Implications of Sulu’s Exclusion from BARMM
30 September 2024, Patikul, Sulu – Governor Abdusakur M. Tan spearheaded a crucial meeting with key line agencies in Sulu, following the Supreme Court’s recent decision on September 9, 2024, that officially excluded the province from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The special session was convened to address the direct impacts this…
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P90 Million Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Sorsogon Drug Bust
Sorsogon — Authorities from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Region 5 (PDEA) and local police units seized an estimated P90 million worth of suspected shabu during an interdiction operation at Matnog Port Compound, Barangay Caloocan, Matnog, Sorsogon. The operation, which began at 10 p.m. on September 28 and concluded at 6 a.m. the following morning,…
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Tension Rises in Two Barangays: Tugunan and Aleosan Residents Forced to Evacuate
Residents from Barangay Bualan, Sitio Kadingilan in Barangay Lagunde, Tugunan, Special Geographic Area-BARMM, and Barangay Pagangan in Aleosan, North Cotabato, have fled their homes due to rising tension between rival groups both affiliated with the 105th Base Command of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces – Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF). According to Abu Mujahid, one…
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UBJP Endorses Candidates for Lanao del Sur’s 2025 Elections: A Look at the Political Landscape
The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the ruling political party in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has officially endorsed its slate of candidates for Lanao del Sur in the upcoming 2025 elections. The party’s lineup, which includes key figures in local politics, was revealed in a high-profile endorsement ceremony, signaling the direction…
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Former Congressman Esmail ‘Toto’ Mangudadatu Endorsed by UBJP for Maguindanao del Sur Congressional Seat in 2025
Former Congressman Esmail “Toto” Mangudadatu is set to make a political comeback after being endorsed by the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) as its official candidate for the Maguindanao del Sur congressional seat in the 2025 elections. Mangudadatu, a seasoned political figure, expressed gratitude for UBJP’s endorsement, which strengthens his bid to return to Congress.…
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BARMM’s Improved Peace and Order Sparks PhP4 Billion in Investments for 2024
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has witnessed significant economic growth this year, with investments reaching PhP4 billion, thanks to a vastly improved peace and order situation. This was disclosed by BARMM Cabinet Secretary and Spokesperson Mohd Asnin Pendatun in a news forum held on Saturday in Quezon City. Pendatun revealed that the…
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BARMM Official Stresses Cultural Sensitivity in Reinventing Moro Dish ‘Pastil’
A high-ranking official from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has emphasized the importance of cultural sensitivity, particularly in the preparation of the popular Moro rice dish, pastil, which has recently gained popularity nationwide. Pastil, a beloved meal known for its affordability and simplicity, consists of steamed rice topped with shredded meat, traditionally…