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Suspected Old Grenade Found Along Highway in Sultan Mastura, Safely Disposed of by Authorities
SULTAN MASTURA, Maguindanao del Norte — A suspected unexploded ordnance (UXO), believed to be an old grenade, was discovered along the Narciso Ramos National Highway in Barangay Macabiso, Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao del Norte, on Wednesday morning, prompting police and explosives experts to secure the area and carry out an emergency disposal. The suspected UXO was…
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Three Arrested in Cotabato City Over Alleged ₱2.75-Million Smuggled Cigarette Shipment
COTABATO CITY — Police authorities arrested three individuals and seized an estimated ₱2.75 million worth of cigarettes allegedly being transported without the required permits during a checkpoint operation along Diversion Road in Kakar, Barangay Poblacion 8, Cotabato City, on August 18, 2026. The operation was carried out by personnel of the 26th Marine Company, who…
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₱12.4 Million Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Matanog; Two Arrested
MATANOG, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities seized an estimated ₱12.4 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two men after intercepting a wing-van truck during a joint checkpoint operation in Sitio Marayag, Barangay Bayanga Norte, Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, early Tuesday morning, August 18, 2026. Arrested were Arniel L. Alegarbes, 55, the driver of…
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UBJP Supporter, Politician’s Bodyguard Shot Dead in Tugunan, SGA BARMM
TUGUNAN, SGA BARMM — A man reportedly serving as a bodyguard of a politician and identified as a supporter of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) was shot dead in Barangay Pamalian, Tugunan, Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), according to an initial incident report. The victim was…
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Malunggay-Pandesal Vendor Shot Dead in Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur
DATU MONTAWAL, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A still-unidentified man selling malunggay-pandesal was shot dead in Barangay Bulit, Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur, on the morning of August 17, 2026, according to initial information from authorities. The victim was reportedly attacked while engaged in his usual bread-selling activity in the area. He was found after the…
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Barangay Chairman Voluntarily Surrenders .30 Carbine in Tawi-Tawi
A Cal. .30 Carbine firearm was voluntarily surrendered to police authorities in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on August 15, 2026, as part of the Philippine National Police’s continuing campaign against loose firearms and efforts to strengthen peace and security in local communities. Personnel of the Tawi-Tawi Provincial Mobile Force Company, led by PMAJ Yazid S. Abdula, Deputy…
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Basilan Police Arrests Man in Lamitan Drug, Firearm and Explosives Operation
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — A police operation in Barangay Balagtasan, Lamitan City, on August 14 resulted in the arrest of a man identified by authorities only through the alias “Lary” and the recovery of suspected illegal drugs, a firearm, ammunition, a fragmentation grenade and other items, according to the Basilan Police Provincial Office (BPPO). The…
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BARMM Chief Minister Macacua’s Convoy Fired Upon in Datu Odin Sinsuat; Officials Call for Probe and Calm
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — August 15, 2026 — The convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua was reportedly fired upon at around 4:45 p.m. Saturday while he was traveling back to Cotabato City from Kabuntalan, Maguindanao del Norte. Initial reports placed the incident…
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Police Recover M1 Garand Rifle During Warrant Operation in Datu Hoffer
DATU HOFFER, Maguindanao del Sur — August 14, 2026 — Police personnel recovered an M1 Garand Springfield U.S. rifle and eight rounds of ammunition during the implementation of a warrant of arrest in Sitio Datarmanga, Barangay Limpongo, Datu Hoffer, Maguindanao del Sur, early Friday morning. The operation was carried out at approximately 5:30 a.m. by…
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MILF Central Committee Indefinitely Suspends Abdulraof Macacua as BIAF Chief of Staff
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Central Committee has indefinitely suspended Abdulraof “Sammy Al Mansur”/“Sammy Gambar” Macacua from his post as Chief of Staff of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF)-MILF, citing alleged violations of directives issued by the organization and what it described as a serious breach of command and…