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Suspect Nabbed, P171K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint
COTABATO CITY — Authorities arrested a suspected cigarette smuggler and confiscated more than P171,000 worth of illegal cigarettes during a routine checkpoint operation in Matanog, Maguindanao del Norte, as part of the government’s intensified campaign against smuggling and other unlawful activities in the province. Police identified the operation as taking place at around 1:50 p.m.…
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Unidentified Man Shot Dead in Maguindanao del Sur; Incident Adds to Series of Shootings During Ramadan
An unidentified man was found dead after being shot in Barangay Dilembong in the municipality of Shariff Saydona Mustapha on Sunday, March 8, 2028, raising alarm amid a string of shooting incidents reported in parts of the province during the observance of Ramadan. Initial reports from authorities said the victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds to…
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Unidentified Man Found Dead with Rope Around Neck in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur
PANDAG, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities are investigating the discovery of the body of an unidentified man found dead in front of a residence in Sitio Bakotoy, Barangay Pandag Proper, in the municipality of Pandag on Sunday morning, March 8. Initial reports said the lifeless body was discovered at around 11:00 a.m. in an area…
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Lanao del Sur Gov’t Brokers Peace Deal to End Family Feud During Ramadan
The provincial government of Lanao del Sur successfully mediated the settlement of a long-standing “rido,” or clan feud, between two families on March 4, marking a significant step toward restoring peace and stability in the province. The reconciliation was facilitated under the leadership of Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr. and Vice Governor Mohammad Khalid…
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Teen Student Found Dead in Drainage at Cotabato City Construction Site
A 16-year-old student was found dead inside a drainage area at a construction project site in Barangay Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City, on Sunday morning, March 8, authorities said. The victim was later identified as Datu Ali Ganoy, a resident of Purok Mapayag in Malagapas, Rosary Heights 10. According to the Cotabato City Police Office,…
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NAC Closes Amnesty Applications for RPMP-RPA-ABB, MILF, MNLF Members; CPP-NPA-NDF Deadline Nears
The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) has officially closed the application period for amnesty for former members of three armed groups following the completion of the two-year window provided under presidential proclamations. The amnesty applications covered individuals affiliated with the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa – Pilipinas and its armed wing, the Revolutionary Proletarian Army including the…
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Government Forces Seize High-Powered Firearms Following Clash in Cotabato–BARMM Border Areas
CAMP LUCERO, Carmen, Cotabato — Government security forces recovered several high-powered firearms following a joint law enforcement operation launched in response to a series of armed confrontations that displaced hundreds of civilians and left one person dead in communities along the border of Cotabato and the Special Geographic Area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…
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Army Sends Off Community Support Teams, Presents Former Violent Extremists in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte — Government troops formally deployed community support teams and presented two former violent extremists who surrendered to authorities during a ceremony aimed at strengthening peace and security efforts in parts of Maguindanao del Sur. The activities were held at the headquarters of the 38th Infantry (We Clear) Battalion and were…
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Government Forces Seize Firearms After Mediating Clash Between Armed Groups in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte — Government forces recovered several firearms and war materials after intervening to de-escalate a confrontation between two armed groups in Barangay Sapakan, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur on March 6, authorities reported. The operation was carried out through a Joint Law Enforcement Support Operation led by the…
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Basilan Rivals Reconcile in Historic Settlement Led by Governor Hataman
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — A long-standing dispute between two prominent figures in Basilan was formally resolved on Friday, March 6, following a reconciliation initiative spearheaded by the Provincial Government under Mujiv S. Hataman. The settlement, known locally as Pagsulut at Pagduwaa—a traditional process of reconciliation and prayer—brought together the camps of Alih Saddali Siddik and…