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Woman Believed Missing in Calanogas Landslide Found Dead After Body Drifts to River in Malabang
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — The body of a woman believed to be among those reported missing following the devastating landslide in Calanogas, Lanao del Sur was recovered Friday afternoon, July 10, after it was found floating in a river in Sitio Malade, Barangay Pialot, Malabang. The victim was identified only by the alias “Nur,”…
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Five Killed, Six Still Missing as Massive Landslide Buries Homes in Lanao del Sur Amid Super Typhoon “Inday”
CALANOGAS, Lanao del Sur — Grief has engulfed the remote municipality of Calanogas after a massive landslide triggered by relentless rains brought by Super Typhoon “Inday” buried several homes before dawn on Friday, July 10, leaving five people dead, six others still missing, and two injured. The tragedy struck at around 2:30 a.m. in Barangay…
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Three Former Violent Extremist Group Members Surrender to Government, Turn Over Five Firearms in Maguindanao del Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Three former members of a violent extremist group voluntarily surrendered to government authorities and turned over five high-powered and handheld firearms during the culmination of the Modified Community Support Program (MCSP), underscoring ongoing efforts to weaken local terrorist networks through military operations, community engagement, and reintegration initiatives. The former…
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Over ₱100,000 Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized at Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint; Driver Arrested
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — More than ₱100,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes were confiscated by authorities during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Pinantao, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, on the morning of July 9, 2026, leading to the arrest of a 30-year-old driver allegedly transporting the contraband from Lanao del Sur. The successful operation was…
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Tawi-Tawi Government Calls for Collective Action as Coral Reefs Face Bleaching Threat
TAWI-TAWI, Philippines — The Provincial Government of Tawi-Tawi has appealed to fisherfolk, coastal communities, local government units, tourism stakeholders, and the general public to unite in protecting the province’s world-renowned coral reefs following the latest Philippine Coral Bleaching Watch update, which indicates that much of the province’s surrounding waters remain under Bleaching Watch, while several…
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Suspected Shabu Dealer with Alleged Terror Links Killed in Buy-Bust Operation in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU HOFFER, Maguindanao del Sur – A suspected shabu dealer allegedly linked to remnants of two dismantled terrorist groups was killed after reportedly engaging police officers in a shootout during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Limpongo, Datu Hoffer, on Wednesday afternoon, July 8. The suspect was identified by the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR)…
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BFP Officer, Female Companion Critically Wounded in Riding-in-Tandem Ambush in Lanao del Sur
CALANOGAS, Lanao del Sur (July 8, 2026) — A Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) officer and his female companion were critically wounded after they were ambushed by unidentified motorcycle-riding gunmen in Barangay Bubongaranao, Calanogas, Lanao del Sur, on Wednesday evening, prompting an intensified police manhunt and investigation. The attack occurred at around 7:00 to 7:30…
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10 Passengers Rescued as Distressed Motorized Banca Saved Off Basilan Waters
MALUSO, Basilan – Ten individuals were safely rescued after a motorized banca encountered distress in the seawaters off Barangay North Gaunan, Maluso, Basilan, prompting a swift Search and Rescue (SAR) operation by maritime police authorities on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. According to authorities, personnel of the Basilan Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA), led by Station Chief…
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MILF-BIAF Member Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Attack in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY – A 38-year-old alleged member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (MILF-BIAF) was killed in a broad daylight shooting in Cotabato City on Tuesday, after being shot multiple times, including in the head, by still unidentified assailants. The victim was identified by Cotabato City Police Director Col. Jibin Bongcayao as…
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Displaced Families Return as Government, MILF Peace Mechanisms Launch Joint Ceasefire Effort Following Kadayangan Clash
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA)-BARMM — Government security forces, Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace mechanisms, and local government officials have launched a coordinated peace and security response following an armed confrontation in Barangay Central Labas that forced dozens of families to flee their homes over the weekend. The firefight erupted at around 1:00 p.m.…