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PDEA Seizes ₱340,000 Worth of Shabu in Upi Buy-Bust; Prime Suspect Escapes
UPI, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities seized an estimated ₱340,000 worth of suspected shabu during a pre-dawn buy-bust operation in Barangay Kiblig, Upi, but the prime suspect managed to flee, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) BARMM confirmed. The operation, conducted at around 3:30 a.m. on December 13 at Purok Gumamela, targeted a suspect known…
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Most Wanted Suspect Killed in Police–Military Operation in Maguindanao del Sur
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A most wanted criminal linked to a string of killings in the province was killed on Sunday morning, December 14, 2025, after he allegedly fought back during the implementation of an arrest warrant in Barangay Kaya-Kaya, Datu Abdullah Sangki. Authorities identified the suspect as Norodin Andig, also known as “Kwag-Kwag,” a…
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Man Arrested in Malabang Checkpoint for Illegal Possession of Firearm
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — Police operatives of the Malabang Municipal Police Station (MPS) arrested a male suspect for illegal possession of a firearm during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Campu Muslim on the evening of December 13, 2025. The arrest was carried out at around 7:30 p.m. by personnel of the Malabang MPS led…
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19-Year-Old Driver Nabbed at Parang Checkpoint for Smuggling Illegal Cigarettes Worth ₱78,500
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — A 19-year-old man was arrested during a joint checkpoint operation in Barangay Poblacion 1, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, after authorities discovered a large haul of illegal cigarettes in his possession on Saturday morning, December 13, 2025. The Parang Municipal Police Station (MPS) identified the suspect by the alias “Jam,” a…
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Young Man Shot and Wounded in SGA, BARMM; Police Probe Underway
A 24-year-old man is recovering in a hospital after he was shot late Friday night, December 12, in Purok Pomelo, Barangay Tumbras, Special Geographic Area (SGA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The victim was identified as John Mark Magalso, a single resident of the area. Police said the shooting occurred at…
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BIFF Members Lay Down Arms in Maguindanao del Norte, Turn Over High-Powered Firearms
Maguindanao del Norte — December 9, 2025 — In a significant breakthrough for peace and security efforts in the Bangsamoro region, four members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) voluntarily surrendered to government forces during a coordinated counterterrorism operation in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The joint operation, led by the Provincial Intelligence Team of…
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Pagsulut duk Pagduwa’a: Community Dialogue Strengthens Peace in Basilan
In a groundbreaking effort to maintain peace and harmony, Governor Mujiv Hataman led the “Pagsulut duk Pagduwa’a: Sama-samang Pag-uusap para sa Kapayapaan”—a community mediation session addressing disputes involving Basri Abdulajid Ballaho and Jungah Usman Suwaid Kandum. Held at the Raayat Hall of the Basilan Government Center, the dialogue showcased a coordinated approach to conflict resolution,…
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Marawi City Officials Crack Down on Illegal Gambling in Major Police Operation
MARAWI CITY – Marawi City authorities successfully raided multiple illegal gambling operations, arresting more than ten individuals in a coordinated crackdown led by CPS-Marawi police under Chief of Police LTC Muhiddin Pagayawan. The operation was spearheaded by City Vice Mayor Sultan Atty. Majul Usman Gandamra, in coordination with the newly established Marawi City Anti-Illegal Activities…
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The Transitional Justice Roadmap and the Imperative of Protecting Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro
The joint launch of the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TJR) Roadmap by the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is more than a symbolic step in the long and difficult peace process—it is an attempt to confront centuries-old injustices that created cycles of exclusion, armed rebellion, and state neglect…
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Buluan Adopts Comprehensive Liquor Regulation to Strengthen Community Safety and Harmony
BULUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — The municipal government of Buluan has officially passed one of its most sweeping public-order measures with the approval of Ordinance No. 94-2025, imposing a total ban on the selling, distribution, possession, storage, and consumption of all alcoholic beverages within the municipality. The ordinance was passed on third and final reading…