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Two Dead, Seven Wounded in Bloody Morning Ambush in SGA-BARMM
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA)-BARMM — Another wave of gun violence rocked the Bangsamoro region Tuesday morning after unidentified armed men opened fire on a group of civilians in Barangay Malingao, leaving two people dead and seven others wounded in a broad daylight shooting that sent residents scrambling in fear. The attack occurred at around…
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₱13.6-M Worth of Shabu Seized in Back-to-Back Anti-Drug Operations in Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities seized an estimated ₱13.6 million worth of suspected illegal drugs in two consecutive anti-drug operations conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, resulting in the arrest of one suspect and the rescue of a minor. The operations, carried out by the PDEA Tawi-Tawi Provincial Office under the…
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Two Arrested in Maguindanao Checkpoint; Over P1.3-Million Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities confiscated more than Php1.38 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes and arrested two individuals during a joint checkpoint operation conducted in Barangay Dulangan, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte on Sunday morning, June 1, 2026. The successful operation was carried out jointly by personnel of the Datu…
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AFP Showcases Coastal Defense Readiness in Joint Live-Fire Drill in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU BLAH SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) demonstrated its growing coastal defense capabilities after successfully conducting the Joint Artillery Littoral Live Fire Exercise (JALLFX) from May 27 to 28, 2026, along the shores of Barangay Penansaran in Datu Blah Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. The large-scale military drill formed…
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Family Feud in Picong, Lanao del Sur Erupts Into Gunfight
PICONG, Lanao del Sur — A violent confrontation allegedly involving two families in Barangay Maladeg, Picong town, escalated into a gunfight on Friday morning, May 29, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. According to initial police investigation, the incident occurred at around 10:00 a.m. in Sitio Kalimbayan when a group allegedly associated with the…
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15 Illegal Lawaan Logs Seized in Basilan Anti-Illegal Logging Operation
SUMISIP, Basilan — Authorities confiscated 15 illegally cut Lawaan round logs during a two-night anti-illegal logging operation in Barangay Mahatalang, Sumisip, Basilan on Saturday night, May 30, under the Provincial Government of Basilan’s “Sagip Kalikasan” campaign. The operation was spearheaded by troops of the 32nd Infantry Battalion (32IB) led by Basilan Governor Mujiv S. Hataman,…
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Fisherman Killed, Two Arrested in Clash Between Military and Alleged DI-Hasan Group in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Government troops recovered one body and arrested two individuals following two separate encounters with alleged members of the DI-Hasan Group in Barangay Tuayan Mother on Saturday, May 30, as military operations continue against armed groups in the area. According to 6th Infantry Division spokesperson Col. Ronald Suscano, the…
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Malunggay Pandesal Vendor Duped by Fake Money Scam in Parang Market
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A vendor selling malunggay pandesal at the public market in the town of Parang fell victim to a “piking pera” or fake money scam after allegedly receiving counterfeit bills from unidentified suspects posing as customers. According to a report, the victim sought assistance from the Parang Municipal Police Station after…
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From Rido to Reconciliation: Rival Families in Lanao del Sur End Conflict Through Peace Settlement
Bayang, Lanao del Sur — In a region long challenged by clan feuds and cycles of violence, a significant breakthrough in peacebuilding unfolded this week as two rival families in Lanao del Sur formally ended a community-based conflict, locally known as “rido,” through a mediation effort led by the Philippine Army’s 64th Infantry “Knights” Battalion.…
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26-Year-Old Woman Gunned Down in Cotabato City; Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects
COTABATO CITY — A 26-year-old woman was killed after being shot multiple times by still unidentified gunmen on Friday night, May 29, 2026, along Datu Udtog Matalam Street in Barangay Rosary Heights 11 (RH-11), Cotabato City. The victim was identified as Mia Manseñarez, also known by the alias “Maya,” a temporary resident of RH-11 San…