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Board Member and Four Others Survive Accident in Lanao del Sur
A red Toyota Hi-Lux pick-up truck, owned by Basilan Second District Provincial Board Member Monsoy Aramil, plunged into a deep ravine along the Secretary Ramos Highway in Barangay Igabay, Balabagan, Lanao del Sur on the morning of Saturday, September 28, 2024. Board Member Aramil, along with four others, including the driver, was en route to…
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Gunmen Kill Basilan Resident Who Aided in Abu Sayyaf Surrenders
Lamitan City, Basilan – A resident of Lamitan City, known for his role in securing the surrender of Abu Sayyaf members, was shot and killed on Thursday, September 26. Suadi Wakil Jahwan, who had helped the police and military facilitate the surrender of over 10 Abu Sayyaf militants in recent years, was gunned down in…
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Kenram Group Eyes Oil Palm Plantation and Milling Operation in Basilan Amid Improved Peace and Security
Basilan, BARMM – The Kenram Group has expressed significant interest in establishing an oil palm plantation and crude palm oil milling operation in Basilan, marking a major potential investment in the island province, which is part of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). This move comes as Basilan continues to experience substantial improvements…
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Controversy Surrounds Ben Tulfo’s Recognition as “Honorable Son of Marawi”
MARAWI CITY — The recent decision by Marawi City’s local government to honor Ben Tulfo with the title “Honorable Son of Marawi” has sparked widespread criticism and raised concerns among residents, many of whom are questioning the basis for the recognition. For the Meranao people, the title “Honorable Son of Marawi” holds deep cultural and…
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Teachers Hold Prayer Rally to Deny Allegations of Irregularities in 2023 Barangay and SK Elections
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Around 200 teachers and volunteer educators who served as members of the Electoral Board during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections held a prayer rally to deny accusations of irregularities and election fraud. The gathering aimed to express their concern over unfounded allegations that they were…
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DBM Releases P1 Billion Fund for Marawi Siege Victims in 2024
MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) amounting to P1 billion for the compensation of victims of the 2017 Marawi Siege, part of the 2024 national budget. This allocation is aimed at helping the 574 individuals who lost their homes or loved ones during the…
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UBJP Announces Official Candidates for 2025 Cotabato City Local Elections
COTABATO CITY — The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) has officially announced its lineup of candidates for the upcoming 2025 local elections in Cotabato City. The slate is composed of experienced public servants and new faces, all vying for key positions in the local government. Leading the UBJP ticket is Bruce Matabalao, who will be…
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BIFF Official and 16 Members Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur
Camp Navarro, Zamboanga City — In a significant development in the government’s fight against terrorism, 16 members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters-Karialan Faction (BIFF-KF) surrendered to the military in Maguindanao del Sur on September 26, 2024. Among those who yielded was a high-ranking official known as alias Oding, the head of the Morsedin Division…
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BARMM to Benefit from PHP1.6 Billion Partnership to Improve Healthcare Access
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have launched a PHP1.6 billion partnership to enhance access to quality healthcare in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) over the next six years. The initiative is a collaboration between the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), and the United States…
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Five Women Arrested in Cotabato City Drug Buy-Bust Operation
Cotabato City, September 27, 2024 — Five women were arrested during a drug buy-bust operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) on Mabini Street, Bagua 3, Cotabato City, earlier today. The suspects were identified as Salama Karim Dimalen, Jasmin Dimalen, Mali Omar Ukas, Iran Ukas, and…