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Malabang Heals Old Wounds: Peace Pact Ends Longstanding Rido Through Dialogue and Unity
Malabang, Lanao del Sur — In a powerful testament to the enduring value of dialogue over division, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS) successfully brokered a peaceful resolution to a longstanding rido in the Municipality of Malabang, bringing renewed hope for harmony in a community long affected by clan-based conflict. The breakthrough was…
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Wao Police Nab Street-Level Drug Suspect in Joint Buy-Bust Operation
WAO, Lanao del Sur — Authorities arrested a 23-year-old suspected street-level drug peddler and seized illegal drugs worth ₱68,000 during a joint anti-narcotics operation in Barangay Extension, Wao, on December 23, 2025. Personnel of the 3rd Platoon, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company (1st PMFC), Lanao del Sur Provincial Police Office, led by PLT Amercasan B.…
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Two Men Found Dead, Bound and Showing Signs of Torture in Tugunan, BARMM
TUGUNAN, SGA, BARMM — Residents of Barangay Panicupan woke to a grim scene on the morning of December 24, 2025 after discovering the bodies of two men dumped in the area, their hands bound behind their backs and their bodies bearing signs of possible torture, authorities said. According to initial reports, the victims were found…
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From Route of War to Road of Peace: Matanog–Barira Link Breaks Ground, Boosting Hope in Maguindanao del Norte
MATANOG, Maguindanao del Norte — A once war-scarred route in the heart of the Iranun Corridor is set to be transformed into a vital pathway for peace and progress following the groundbreaking of a five-kilometer provincial road linking Barangay Langkong in Matanog to Barangay Togaig in Barira on December 20, 2025. Held at Camp Darul…
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MNLF-ICC declares full support for Chief Minister Macacua, backs BARMM transition toward 2026 polls
COTABATO CITY — The Moro National Liberation Front–Islamic Command Council (MNLF-ICC) has formally declared its full and active support for Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua, citing his leadership at what it described as a “critical juncture” in the political development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In a statement issued…
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One Dead, Two Survive in Ambush in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — One man was killed while two others narrowly survived after their vehicle was ambushed by armed assailants on Sunday night, December 21, 2025, in Sitio Paso, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur. The victims were reportedly on board a vehicle when unidentified gunmen opened fire, killing one of the occupants on the…
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Hostage-Taker Killed, Child Rescued in Broad-Daylight Incident at Marawi City Ground Zero
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — A tense hostage-taking incident involving a minor at the Ground Zero area along the boundary of Barangays Dansalan and Sangkay on Sunday morning ended with the death of the suspect and the successful rescue of the child, authorities confirmed. According to the Marawi City Police Office and the Police…
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OBW Geralin Wacan Returns Home After Tragic Death in Kuwait; Highlights Sacrifices and Risks of Overseas Work
COTABATO CITY, December 18, 2025 — The lifeless body of Overseas Bangsamoro Worker (OBW) Geralin Wacan arrived at Awang Airport in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte, last Friday, December 12, marking a somber return after her untimely death in Kuwait on November 23. Authorities confirmed the cause of death as cardiac arrest. MOLE Director…
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JPST Medal Ceremony Highlights Peace Gains—but Absence of Top MILF Leaders Signals Strains in GPH–MILF Ties
BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte (December 16, 2025) — The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) on Tuesday as Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) members were awarded military medals at Camp Iranon, a former MILF stronghold now used…
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Community Cooperation Leads to Voluntary Surrender of Firearms in Lanao del Sur
LANAO DEL SUR — In a significant boost to local peace and security efforts, four firearms were voluntarily surrendered through the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Program under the leadership of Capt. Cedric M. Genovaña, Commanding Officer of Alpha (ANUBIS) Company, 5th Infantry “Duty Bound” Battalion of the Philippine Army. The surrendered weapons included…