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15 Rescued After Passenger Boat Sinks Near Baluk-Baluk Island
A passenger boat carrying crew members and their relatives sank while traveling between islands in Basilan waters, prompting a rapid rescue operation that saved all 15 people onboard. Authorities said the incident occurred near Baluk-Baluk Island as the vessel was en route from Isabela City to Pilas Island. Initial information indicated that the passenger boat…
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Rido Settled in Lanao del Sur: Rival Families Forge Peace in Malabang
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A long-standing family conflict, locally known as rido, was peacefully settled on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, after members of the Macarampat Gaos and Magarang Mauna families agreed to reconcile during a community-backed settlement held in Barangay Mable. The peace settlement, conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., brought together…
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Delivery driver shot dead in Cotabato City; police launch hot pursuit
COTABATO CITY — A 21-year-old delivery driver died after being shot multiple times by unidentified gunmen Thursday evening, February 26, along Doña Teresa Street in Poblacion 4, according to authorities. The victim was identified by Police Station 1 Commander PMaj Teofisto Ferrer Jr. as Michael Rosales Andum, 21, a worker of Ernest Reston & Catering…
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Tractor driver shot dead while working in Maguindanao del Sur as violence persists during Ramadan
A tractor driver was shot dead while working in a farming area in Barangay Kaya-Kaya, in the municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, on the afternoon of February 26, 2026—an incident that underscores continuing violence in parts of the province even during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Authorities identified the victim as Dong…
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Two Farmers Gunned Down in Mamasapano as Violence Persists During Ramadan
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — Violence has once again struck a rural community in Mamasapano, where two farmers were shot dead late Wednesday night, even as Muslim communities observe the sacred month of Ramadan—a time traditionally marked by prayer, restraint, and peace. Police are continuing their investigation into the fatal shooting that occurred around 10:10…
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Lanao del Sur breaks ground for modern disaster response hub in Marawi
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — In a move aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency coordination in the province, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur officially broke ground on February 25, 2026 for a new Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Operations Center at the New Capitol Complex in Marawi City.…
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Equipment Boost Strengthens Operational Readiness of Kampilan Division
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division formally received newly acquired and refurbished equipment during a ceremonial turnover held February 26, 2026, at its headquarters in Camp Siongco, underscoring the unit’s continuing push to enhance operational readiness and support peace and security efforts across Central Mindanao. The ceremony, held in…
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Indigenous Tëduray soldier from Maguindanao del Norte tops elite Scout Ranger Course
A member of the Indigenous Tëduray community from Maguindanao del Norte has made history after emerging as the top graduate of the highly demanding Scout Ranger Course—one of the most rigorous military trainings under the Armed Forces of the Philippines. Sgt. Ariston, whose achievement has drawn pride across Indigenous Peoples communities, finished Top 1 in…
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Bangsamoro peace deal ‘on the brink of collapse,’ CCAA and IAG warn
A growing political crisis threatens to unravel the hard-won peace process in the Bangsamoro region, according to a joint statement released February 25 by the Climate Conflict Action (CCAA) and the Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), which warned that trust between the government and Moro leaders is rapidly deteriorating. In a strongly worded statement,…
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Drug den dismantled, four suspects arrested in Cotabato City buy-bust operation
Cotabato City — Authorities dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested four alleged drug personalities during a buy-bust operation conducted on February 25, 2026 in the vicinity of Barangay Bagua 3, officials said. The operation was led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – BARMM Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Office, with support from the PDEA…