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20-Year Clan Feud in Lanao del Sur Ends in Historic Peace Settlement
MARAWI CITY, Philippines — After two decades of tension, conflict, and deep-seated division, a long-standing rido (family feud) between two families in Barangay Kialdan, Marantao, Lanao del Sur has finally been resolved through a peaceful settlement facilitated by local leaders. The breakthrough agreement was reached on May 5 during a formal gathering at the Social…
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Armed Robbery Caught on CCTV in Shariff Aguak Store; Police Launch Manhunt
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities have launched an intensified investigation following a brazen armed robbery inside a sari-sari store in Barangay Labu-Labu, Shariff Aguak, on May 4, with the entire incident captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV). According to initial police reports, two unidentified armed men entered the small retail store and swiftly carried…
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Five Former Violent Extremists Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur, Turn Over High-Powered Firearms
DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, Maguindanao del Sur — In a significant boost to the government’s ongoing peace and security efforts in Mindanao, five former members of a violent extremist group voluntarily surrendered to authorities on May 4, 2026, bringing with them an assortment of high-powered firearms. The surrender was facilitated by the 1st Mechanized Battalion under…
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Construction Worker Wounded in Broad Daylight Shooting in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A construction worker was seriously wounded after being shot by an alleged co-worker in a brazen roadside attack on Monday morning, May 4, in Barangay Kurintem, authorities said. The victim was identified as Eugene Hampan (also reported as Eugene Jampan), a single adult and resident of Barangay Nangi,…
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UPDATE: SAF trooper killed, four police officers wounded in ambush during warrant operation in Lanao del Sur
BUADIPOSO BUNTONG, Lanao del Sur — A police operation to serve a warrant of arrest turned deadly on Monday morning, May 4, after law enforcers were ambushed by armed men, leaving a member of the Philippine National Police–Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) dead and four others wounded. Police identified the fatality as Police Corporal Kelvin Dela…
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Man Gunned Down in Cotabato City Street Shooting; Suspect Still at Large
COTABATO CITY — A 39-year-old man was killed after being shot by an unidentified assailant along TV Juliano Street, Mother Barangay Rosary Heights, on Monday afternoon, in what authorities described as a sudden and targeted attack. The victim was identified as Nicasio Cabañog, a resident of the same area. He was declared dead on the…
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5 Police Officers Wounded in Violent Warrant Operation in Lanao del Sur
Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur — May 4, 2026 Five personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were wounded after a routine service of a warrant of arrest escalated into a violent armed encounter in Barangay Lumbak, Buadipuso Buntong, Lanao del Sur, around 11:00 a.m. on Monday. According to the Police Regional Office–Bangsamoro Autonomous Region…
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Father Killed in Brutal Shooting by Own Uncle in Datu Odin Sinsuat
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A father was killed on the spot after being shot by his own uncle in a shocking act of violence that has left a family grieving and a community in disbelief. The victim, identified as Ken-ken Dangcuban, a resident of Barangay Matuber in the neighboring town of Datu…
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RTL Drug Suspect Nabbed in Basilan Buy-Bust; ₱34K Worth of Shabu Seized
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A joint anti-drug operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) resulted in the arrest of a regional-level drug suspect and the confiscation of illegal drugs worth ₱34,000 during a buy-bust operation on May 1, 2026, in Barangay Sta. Clara. Authorities identified the suspect as alias “Joesan,” legally known as…
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Two High-Value Drug Suspects Arrested in Maguindanao del Norte Buy-Bust; ₱3.4M Worth of Shabu Seized
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Two alleged drug personalities, both classified as high-value individuals (HVI), were arrested in a late-night buy-bust operation conducted by joint anti-drug operatives on May 2, authorities confirmed. The operation, carried out at around 8:40 p.m. in Barangay Alamada, was led by the Philippine National Police Drug Enforcement Group (PDEG…