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Five Houses Riddled With Bullets in Kadayangan, BARMM; Residents Flee Amid Fear of Renewed Violence
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA)-BARMM — Terror gripped residents of Purok 4 in Barangay Central Labas, Kadayangan after unidentified armed men opened fire on at least five houses on the evening of May 27, sending families scrambling for safety while preparing dinner inside their homes. According to police reports, the shooting erupted at around 7:05…
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DI-MG Supporter Surrenders in Lanao del Sur, Turns Over High-Powered Firearm
BAYANG, Lanao del Sur — A supporter of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute Group (DI-MG) voluntarily surrendered to government forces in Lanao del Sur as military officials continue intensified efforts to weaken violent extremist influence in vulnerable communities across Mindanao. The surrender took place on May 26, 2026, at the Headquarters of the 64th Infantry “Knights” Battalion…
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Two Men Mobbed by Furious Residents After Alleged Kidnapping Attempt in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Furious residents mobbed two alleged kidnapping suspects and vandalized their vehicle after they reportedly attempted to abduct a 63-year-old fisherman and “payong-payong” driver in Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang on Thursday, May 28. The suspects’ black Toyota Vios bearing plate number MBF 9576 was repeatedly kicked, stoned, and smashed by…
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Family Seeks Justice After Death of Basilan Army Trainee During Military Training in Tarlac
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Grief and calls for justice continue to grow following the reported death of a young army trainee from Lamitan City, Basilan, who allegedly died during formal military training in Tarlac only days after beginning his journey toward fulfilling his dream of becoming a soldier. The trainee was identified as Junel Flores,…
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Unidentified Man Found Floating in Basilan Waters; Missing Fisherman Angle Emerges
HADJI MOHAMMAD AJUL, Basilan — The lifeless body of an unidentified man was discovered floating in the seawaters of Barangay Basakan in the municipality of Hadji Mohammad Ajul on Thursday, triggering concern among residents and prompting an ongoing investigation by authorities. According to initial accounts from residents, the body was spotted in a shallow coastal…
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PNP Maritime Group Rescues Stranded Fishermen in Tawi-Tawi Waters
In the vast and often unpredictable waters surrounding the island municipality of Taganak in Tawi-Tawi, a routine maritime patrol quickly turned into a life-saving mission after personnel of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group extended immediate assistance to a stranded motorized banca that had run out of fuel at sea. The incident occurred on May…
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4 Civilians Wounded in Crossfire During Anti-Drug Operation in Maguindanao del Sur
Four civilians were wounded after being caught in the crossfire during an anti-drug operation conducted by police operatives in Barangay Bakat, Rajah Buayan on Tuesday, May 26, authorities said. According to initial reports, operatives from the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) were carrying out an anti-narcotics operation targeting suspected illegal drug personalities in the…
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Philippine Navy Seizes Over PHP113-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Basilan and Sulu Operations
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Navy scored a major victory against maritime smuggling after intercepting two separate illegal cigarette transport operations in the waters off Basilan and Sulu on May 23 and 24, 2026, resulting in the confiscation of more than PHP113 million worth of undocumented foreign-brand cigarettes. The successful anti-smuggling operations were carried out…
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Barangay Tanod Killed, Another Wounded in Dawn Shooting Attack in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — A barangay tanod was killed while another man was wounded after heavily armed assailants opened fire on their house in Purok Bunsain, Barangay Kalanganan II, Cotabato City, early Tuesday morning, May 26. Authorities identified the fatality only through the alias “Ali,” 41 years old, a barangay tanod and resident of the area.…
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Indigenous Ritual Reaffirms Unity and Commitment for Upi Irrigation Project in BARMM
SOUTH UPI, Maguindanao del Sur — In a powerful display of cultural solidarity and community-driven governance, indigenous leaders, government officials, and local stakeholders gathered at the Sulagad Center in Looy, South Upi on May 24 for the “Tulak Sëgamur: Ritual for Oneness and Reassurance of Commitments,” a sacred ceremony symbolizing unity, reconciliation, and renewed cooperation…