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Soldier Found Dead Inside Barracks in Maguindanao del Norte; Probe Ongoing on Possible Accidental Firing, Suicide, or Foul Play
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A 24-year-old soldier was found dead inside his barracks at the Bravo Company of the 6th Infantry Battalion, 6th Infantry Division in Barangay Capiton, Datu Odin Sinsuat, on Saturday night, November 8. The victim was identified as Private John S. Sorongon, a resident of Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat, and…
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Parang Leads BARMM Toward a Cashless Future with Paleng-QR Ph Plus Launch
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — In a milestone for financial inclusion and digital transformation, the Municipality of Parang became the first in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to adopt cashless transactions in its public market and local transport sector through the Paleng-QR Ph Plus Program, launched on Thursday, November 6, 2025. The…
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PDEA Nabs Two in ₱1.7-Million Shabu Bust in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — Operatives of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Maguindanao del Norte Provincial Office, in coordination with partner law enforcement units, arrested two drug suspects in a successful buy-bust operation along Sinsuat Avenue, Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City, on Thursday, November 7, 2025. The anti-drug operation led to the apprehension of two individuals…
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Ms. Gay Hiyas ng Barangay Tamontaka 2025 Sparks Dialogue on Inclusivity and Cultural Respect
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — The upcoming “Ms. Gay Hiyas ng Barangay Tamontaka 2025” pageant has drawn both support and concern from community members, prompting discussions on cultural sensitivity and inclusivity within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). The event, organized as part of Barangay Tamontaka’s anniversary celebration in the Grotto…
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CIDG Nabs Three Members of Notorious Criminal Group in Successive Manhunt Operations
In a major breakthrough against criminality, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) successfully arrested three fugitives linked to a notorious gun-for-hire syndicate during a series of intelligence-driven manhunt operations conducted across Mindanao from October 31 to November 3, 2025. The operations were carried out in compliance with the directive of the Acting Chief of…
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Healing Through Tradition: Rival Groups in Tipo-Tipo Seal Peace Pact Through Pagsulut Duk Pagduwaa Ritual
A renewed sense of peace and unity now echoes through Barangay Baguindan in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, as once-warring parties formally reconciled in a symbolic Pagsulut Duk Pagduwaa ritual held today — a cultural and spiritual gesture marking the healing of deep-seated conflicts that have divided local communities. The historic gathering took place at the Raayat Hall…
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MILF commander killed, sons critical in Maguindanao clash
A fierce firefight erupted on the evening of November 5, 2025, between two unidentified armed groups in Barangay Ganta, Shariff Saydona Mustapha, Maguindanao del Sur, leaving a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commander dead and his two sons critically injured. According to reports, the exchange of gunfire began around 7:00 p.m., sending residents into panic…
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600 Firearms Surrendered in Upi as Residents Back Peace Efforts
UPI, Maguindanao del Norte — In a major show of support for peace and stability in the Bangsamoro region, around 600 high- and low-powered firearms were surrendered by residents of Upi since November last year, according to the 57th Infantry Battalion, Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST), and the Local Government Unit (LGU). The military…
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MCB, NHA Ink Agreement to Fast-Track Compensation for Marawi Siege Victims
QUEZON CITY, Philippines — In a significant move toward fulfilling long-awaited reparations for those affected by the 2017 Marawi siege, the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) and the National Housing Authority (NHA) have officially signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. The agreement, signed pursuant to Republic Act 11696 or the Marawi…
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Police Recover Unexploded Ordnance in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur
PIAGAPO, Lanao del Sur — A joint police operation led by the 1st Lanao del Sur Provincial Mobile Force Company (PMFC) successfully recovered an unexploded ordnance (UXO) during a prophylactic patrol in Barangay Gacap, Piagapo, ensuring the safety of nearby residents. The patrol, conducted under the leadership of PMAJ Ivan John B. Bakian, Officer-in-Charge Force…