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Woman Dies After Giving Birth at Cotabato Sanitarium, Family Raises Questions Over Hospital Response
A grieving family in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte is demanding accountability after a woman died just hours after giving birth at the Cotabato Sanitarium and General Hospital, an incident that has since triggered widespread outrage online and renewed calls for improved maternal healthcare services in public hospitals. The controversy erupted after Arabiaa Abdulrakim, the…
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Dialogue Over Division: Malabang Peace Effort Ends Long-Standing Rido in Lanao del Sur
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — In a region where family feuds or rido have long threatened communities and disrupted generations of peace, a rare and meaningful breakthrough unfolded inside the Municipal Hall of Malabang on May 13 as two families formally reconciled through a peace dialogue spearheaded by the Ministry of Public Order and Safety.…
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48 Loose Firearms Surrendered in South Upi as Government Strengthens Peace Efforts in Maguindanao del Sur
SOUTH UPI, Maguindanao del Sur — A significant step toward strengthening peace and security in the Bangsamoro region was achieved after 48 various loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered during a turnover ceremony held at the Municipal Gymnasium in Barangay Romongaob, South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur. The successful surrender was facilitated by the 57th Infantry “Masikap”…
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Science and Tradition Converge in Bid to Save Lake Lanao’s Vanishing Native Fish
LANAO DEL SUR — Along the vast waters of Lake Lanao, scientists, environmental workers, and local officials are racing against time to protect one of the Philippines’ most ecologically significant freshwater ecosystems from further decline. On May 12, teams from the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur, the University of the Philippines Diliman, and Mindanao…
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Lending Collector Shot Dead in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A lending collector was killed after being shot by still unidentified gunmen in Barangay Sarmiento, Parang, on Thursday morning, May 14. The victim was identified by authorities as John Lagorra, also known by the alias “Janjan,” a resident of the area who worked as a collector for a lending business.…
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Suspect in ‘Holdap-Style’ Motorcycle Robbery Arrested in Cotabato City Hot Pursuit Operation
COTABATO CITY — A 33-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stealing a motorcycle at gunpoint and being caught with an unlicensed firearm during a hot pursuit operation conducted by authorities in Cotabato City on Tuesday night, May 12, 2026. The Cotabato City Police Office identified the suspect as Mohammad Sayon Akmad, a resident of Purok…
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BARMM Female Pilgrim Passes Away While Performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia — Deep sorrow has enveloped the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following the passing of a female pilgrim identified as Montaha M. Panyong, who died while performing the sacred Hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Based on initial information, Panyong passed away in the vicinity of the Masjid…
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Explosion Near Gasoline Station in Shariff Aguak Triggers Fear, Massive Security Operations
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities have launched a full-scale investigation following a powerful explosion that rocked the vicinity of a gasoline station in Barangay Poblacion II on Saturday night, May 9, heightening fear and tension among residents amid reported death threats against the family of Mayor Akmad Ampatuan. According to the report of…
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Teacher Wounded in Broad Daylight Shooting Near Cotabato State University
A 58-year-old teacher was wounded after being shot by still unidentified gunmen in front of Cotabato State University along Sinsuat Avenue in Barangay Rosary Heights 4, Cotabato City before noon on Sunday, May 10. The victim was identified by authorities as Faisal Ura Usop, married, a teacher, and a resident of ND Village in Barangay…
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Former Rival Clans in Basilan Forge Peace Pact Under PAGSULUT Program
SUMISIP, Basilan — A decades-long cycle of hostility and mistrust between influential clans in Basilan took a significant step toward resolution after local leaders, security forces, and community elders gathered for the formal signing of a peace agreement under the government’s PAGSULUT Program on May 7, 2026. The peace gathering, held at the Municipal Hall…