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Barangay Chairman Survives Ambush in Maguindanao del Sur; Driver Critically Wounded
Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur — A barangay chairman narrowly survived an ambush early Monday morning, March 30, 2026, in what authorities describe as another alarming shooting incident in the province, while his driver was left critically wounded. The intended target of the attack was identified as Hadji Mansor Bajunaid Mangelen, barangay chairman of Barangay Damalusay…
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Man Gunned Down in Maguindanao del Sur; Third Shooting Incident in Two Days Raises Alarm
Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines — A man was shot dead on Monday evening in a boundary area between Barangay Sapakan in the municipality of Mamasapano and Rajah Buayan, marking the third gun attack reported in the Maguindanao provinces within just two days. Initial police reports identified the victim only by the alias “Abdul,” described as…
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Police Officer, Companion Killed in Dawn Shooting in Lanao del Sur
SAGUIARAN, Lanao del Sur (March 29, 2026) — A police officer and his civilian companion were shot dead in a brazen early morning attack in Barangay Paglamatan, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The victims were identified by the Philippine National Police in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PNP-BARMM) as Police Corporal Walid Buleg Sangcopan,…
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Payong-Payong Driver Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A payong-payong (motorcycle tricycle) driver was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack along a coastal road in Barangay Dinaig Proper, underscoring persistent security concerns in parts of the province. The victim was identified as Romnick Martin, a married resident of Sitio Luma, Barangay Dinaig Proper (Dimapatoy) in…
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Two Men Injured in Ambush While Responding to Gunfire in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY — Two men were wounded after being ambushed by unidentified gunmen while responding to reports of gunfire in a remote village in Rajah Buayan on Saturday night, March 28, authorities said. The victims were identified by the Philippine National Police as Anton Mamalinta and Asrap Guialudin Upam, both residents of Barangay Baital in…
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Five Police Officers Killed in Ambush in Shariff Aguak; Authorities Warn of Persistent Threats in Maguindanao del Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Five police officers were killed while three others were wounded in a brazen ambush carried out by still unidentified gunmen on Saturday night, March 28, underscoring once again the persistent dangers faced by law enforcement personnel operating in hostile environments in the province. Police identified the fatalities as Patrolmen…
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3 Drug Suspects Arrested, Drug Den Dismantled in Joint Buy-Bust Operation in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PAGLAS, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities successfully dismantled a drug den and arrested three suspected drug personalities in a joint anti-drug operation conducted late Friday afternoon, March 27, in Purok Gawad Kalinga, Barangay Poblacion. The coordinated buy-bust operation, carried out at around 5:45 p.m., was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the…
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Driver Arrested, Over ₱390K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint
BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities arrested a 57-year-old driver and confiscated more than ₱390,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation on March 25, intensifying the government’s campaign against illicit trade in the region. The suspect was identified as Kamaludin S. Sarip, a resident of Malabang, Lanao del Sur. He was apprehended…
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Three Suspects in ₱3.2-Million Cotabato Heist Arrested at Checkpoint in Datu Odin Sinsuat
COTABATO CITY — A swift police response led to the arrest of three men allegedly behind a daring robbery that left three women injured and resulted in the loss of more than ₱3.2 million worth of jewelry and cash on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Authorities identified the suspects as Johari Datumanong Mohamad, also known as…
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17 High-Powered Firearms Surrendered in Mamasapano, Signaling Breakthrough in Peace Efforts
Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur — In a significant step toward lasting peace in a conflict-prone area, 17 high-powered firearms were formally presented to Brig. Gen. Edgar L. Catu, commander of the 601st Infantry (Unifier) Brigade, during a ceremonial turnover held in the municipality of Mamasapano. The firearms were voluntarily surrendered by members of rival armed…