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Government Employee Shot Dead in Highway Attack in Maguindanao del Sur
BULUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A 65-year-old government employee was shot dead in a brazen roadside attack along the national highway in Barangay Poblacion here on Monday evening, April 20, 2026, authorities confirmed. The victim was identified by Philippine National Police–BARMM spokesperson Steffi Salanguit as Abdul Ambroso Sandigan, a resident of Tacurong City. He was…
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12 Nabbed, ₱5.4-M Smuggled Cigarettes, Illegal Firearm Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint Operation
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A coordinated anti-smuggling operation in the early hours of Monday, April 20, 2026, resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals—including a minor—and the seizure of over ₱5.4 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes, along with an unlicensed firearm, authorities reported. The intelligence-driven checkpoint operation was conducted at around 1:20 a.m.…
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Former BIFF Leader Dies of Suspected Heart Attack Amid Gun Attack on Home in Maguindanao del Sur
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — A former leader of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) died after reportedly suffering a heart attack during a gun attack on his residence in Barangay Pusao, Shariff Saydona Mustapha on Saturday night, authorities confirmed. The fatality was identified as Esmail Abdulmalik, also known by his alias Abu Toraife, a…
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2 Farmers Killed, 1 Injured in Broad Daylight Ambush in Kadayangan, BARMM
KADAYANGAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA), BARMM — Two farmers were killed while another was seriously injured after they were ambushed and shot by unidentified gunmen in broad daylight on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Barangay Sambulawan. The fatal attack occurred at around 1:50 p.m., just meters away from the barangay hall and approximately two kilometers…
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Drug Den Dismantled, 3 High-Value Targets Arrested in Basilan Buy-Bust Operation
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — A coordinated anti-drug operation led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) resulted in the dismantling of a drug den and the arrest of three high-value drug personalities in Sitio San Isidro, Barangay Kulaybato on April 18, 2026. The operation was spearheaded by the PDEA Basilan Provincial Office, in close coordination…
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Five Children Drown in Marawi Water Impounding Area While Attempting Rescue
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (April 15, 2026) — A tragic incident claimed the lives of five children who drowned in a water impounding area in Phase 2 Permanent Shelter, Barangay Paronongan, late Wednesday morning, authorities confirmed. According to Colonel Caesar Cabuhat, the incident occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m. and stemmed from what began as…
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Tricycle Driver Shot, Wounded in Second Shooting Incident in Sultan Kudarat Town
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A tricycle driver was wounded after being shot by an unidentified assailant on the evening of April 17, 2026, marking the second shooting incident in the municipality within 24 hours. Police identified the victim as Albino Guiamad, an adult resident of Tukananes in Poblacion 7, Cotabato City. According to…
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Fisherman Kills Wife, Child, Then Takes Own Life in Basilan Family Tragedy
SUMISIP, BASILAN — April 17, 2026 — A coastal community in Sumisip town was left reeling after a gruesome family tragedy unfolded Friday, when a 47-year-old fisherman allegedly hacked his wife and two children before taking his own life inside their home. Police and local officials confirmed on Saturday that the violent incident resulted in…
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Two Tajik Nationals Arrested in Marawi for Alleged Immigration Violations, Authorities Probe Security Concerns
MARAWI CITY — Two foreign nationals from Tajikistan were arrested by joint government forces in a coordinated law enforcement operation on Friday afternoon, April 17, 2026, in Barangay Lomidong, amid ongoing efforts to safeguard public safety and national security. Authorities identified the suspects as Safaroy Jomi, 21, and Alimov Abubakr, 22, both citizens of Tajikistan.…
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13 BIFF Fighters Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur, Turn Over High-Powered Weapons
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Thirteen members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)–Bungos Faction voluntarily surrendered to government forces on Friday, bringing with them high-powered firearms and signaling a continuing push toward peace in conflict-affected communities in the province. The surrender took place at the headquarters of the 38th Infantry Battalion under the…