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Four Drug Suspects Arrested in Marantao Buy-Bust Operation
MARANTAO, Lanao del Sur — Authorities arrested four alleged drug personalities in a decisive buy-bust operation conducted by the Marantao Municipal Police Station (MPS) together with the Municipal Drug Enforcement Unit (MDEU) on Thursday, December 5, in Barangay Maul Ilian. The suspects—identified only by their aliases “Salma,” “Cairo,” “Ash,” and “Oding,” all of legal age—were…
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25 Former Militants Surrender, Turn Over 29 Firearms in Major Peace Breakthrough in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — December 5, 2025.In a powerful show of unity and hope for long-awaited peace, the Philippine Army’s 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT) formally received 25 former violent extremists along with 29 assorted high-powered firearms in a historic ceremony held in Barangay Salbu on Friday. Led by Acting Commander Col.…
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Councilor wounded, one dead in broad-daylight ambush in Mamasapano — another reminder of the region’s endless violence
MAMASAPANO, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — One man was killed while a municipal councilor and another companion were rushed to the hospital after unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle in Barangay Tuka, Mamasapano on Thursday afternoon, December 4, in yet another violent attack that underscores the persistent cycle of bloodshed in the region. The victims were aboard…
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Basilan Launches PAVE 2.0 “Kaelluman,” A Stronger, Livelihood-Centered Push Against Violent Extremism
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — The Provincial Government of Basilan has officially launched PAVE 2.0 Kaelluman, a strengthened, livelihood-focused version of its homegrown Program Against Violent Extremism (PAVE)—a pioneering peace and development model first crafted under the leadership of Gov. Mujiv Hataman during his tenure as ARMM governor. Held at the Raayat Hall of the Basilan…
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Grenade Attack in Shariff Aguak Injures Four, Underscores Alarming Persistence of Violence in Maguindanao del Sur
SHARIFF AGUAK, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A daring grenade attack late Thursday night injured four civilians in Sitio Malinis, Barangay Mother Poblacion, in yet another chilling reminder of the region’s recurring cycle of senseless violence. The explosion, believed to have been caused by a grenade projectile fired from a distance, occurred at around 9:45 p.m.…
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BARMM Coffee Stakeholders Level Up Skills Through Intensive Training in Bukidnon
Farmers set to roll out quality-focused trainings across the region, boosting competitiveness and market value PIGTAURANAN, BUKIDNON — Twenty-five coffee industry stakeholders from the provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur, Basilan, and Sulu are now gearing up to elevate the quality and market value of Bangsamoro-grown coffee after completing a rigorous five-day post-harvest and processing…
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Drug Den Dismantled in Cotabato City; P149,600 Worth of Shabu Seized in PDEA Buy-Bust
Cotabato City — A buy-bust operation launched by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on Wednesday, December 3, resulted in the dismantling of an active drug den and the arrest of four suspects along Malagapas, RH-10, Cotabato City. The operation, initiated by the PDEA Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Office, was carried out with the support…
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21-Year-Old Man Shot in Broad Daylight in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur; Police, Army Launch Hot Pursuit Operation
PAGALUNGAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A 21-year-old man is currently in critical condition after he was shot by an unidentified gunman in Barangay Poblacion, Pagalungan, at around 2:55 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. The Pagalungan Municipal Police Station identified the victim as Erick Maniling Kaminto, a resident of the same barangay. Kaminto was riding…
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Explosive Hazard Management Center Launched in Cotabato City, Strengthening Safety and Peace Efforts in Bangsamoro
COTABATO CITY — A major boost to public safety and peacebuilding in Mindanao was unveiled on November 28 with the formal launch of the Operation Center for Explosive Hazard Management and Response (OPCEN-EHMR), a centralized hub dedicated to clearing unexploded ordnance (UXOs) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) across the Bangsamoro region. The facility, a key…
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Girl Escapes Suspected Abduction Attempt in Cotabato City; Investigation Underway
COTABATO CITY — A young girl from Central Pilot Elementary School narrowly escaped a suspected abduction attempt today, Tuesday, December 2, after a motorcycle-riding man allegedly tried to force her to ride with him while she was walking home to Manday. According to Barangay Risary Heights 13 (RH-13) officials, the child was already in the…