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SUV Carrying Smuggled Cigarettes Crashes into House in Datu Odin Sinsuat; Driver Escapes
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A black Mitsubishi Montero loaded with smuggled cigarettes crashed into a house along the national highway in Barangay Tambak around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, leaving its front portion severely damaged and three residents slightly injured. According to PNP-BARMM Spokesperson Lt. Col. Jopy Ventura, the male…
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Malidegao LGU Leads Peace Mission After Moro Clan Clash in SGA-BARMM
MALIDEGAO, SGA-BARMM — The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malidegao took swift action to restore peace and order after an armed clash erupted between two Moro families in Barangay Nunguan, Malidegao, Special Geographic Area (SGA), near the boundary of Pikit, North Cotabato, on November 1, 2025. Officials from the Malidegao LGU, together with Police Captain…
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Indian Loan Collector Shot Dead in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
Police Eye Robbery as Possible Motive SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — An Indian national working as a loan collector was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen in Barangay Limbo on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 2025. The victim was identified as Jagmeet Singh, a resident of Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City. According to a report…
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PEACIFIED 2025: Building Bridges of Peace Through Culture and Faith
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The spirit of unity and peace took center stage at the Provincial Capitol Gymnasium as the Teach Peace Build Peace Movement (TPBPM), led by its Founder and Chief Peace Mission Keeper Bai Rohaniza Sumndad-Usman, successfully held PEACIFIED 2025 in partnership with the Provincial Peace and Development Office (PPDO), Ranaw…
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Bangsamoro Darul Ifta’ Declares Smoking, Vaping, and Betel Chewing as Haram
The Bangsamoro Darul Ifta’ (BDI), the highest Islamic advisory and juridical body in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has officially declared smoking, vaping, and the use of electronic cigarettes as haram (forbidden) in Islam under a recently issued fatwa. According to the BDI, the ruling was the result of extensive research and…
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Motorist Shot Dead by Riding-in-Tandem Gunmen in Maguindanao del Sur
PANDAG, Maguindanao del Sur (October 30, 2025) — A man was killed on the spot after being shot multiple times by unidentified riding-in-tandem suspects along the provincial road in Barangay Kayupo, Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur, on Thursday evening. Police identified the victim as Samsudin G. Minggay, of legal age and a resident of Paglat, Maguindanao…
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Bombing Suspect in Sumisip, Basilan Surrenders to Philippine Army
SUMISIP, BASILAN — In a major development in the campaign for peace and justice in Basilan, one of the perpetrators behind the recent bombing incident in Barangay Mangal voluntarily surrendered to the 32nd Infantry (DAREDEVIL) Battalion, 11th Infantry Division, Philippine Army, on October 31, 2025, around 4:00 p.m. The surrender took place at the 32IB…
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BARMM Expo 2025: Showcasing Faith, Flavor, and Economic Resilience in the Bangsamoro
COTABATO CITY — The first-ever BARMM Expo 2025 opened with a vibrant display of culture, commerce, and community spirit on October 28 at the KCC Mall Convention Center, Cotabato City, bringing together entrepreneurs, farmers, coffee brewers, and consumers under one shared vision — to build a resilient and faith-driven Bangsamoro economy. With the theme “Empowering…
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Town Councilor Survives Assassination Attempt in Nabalawag, BARMM
NABALAWAG, Special Geographic Area, BARMM — A municipal councilor narrowly escaped death after being shot at by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Olandang, Nabalawag, on Wednesday night, October 30, 2025. Police identified the victim as Taimama Kamidun Tapanding, 44, a sitting municipal councilor of Nabalawag and resident of Barangay Olandang. According to PNP-BARMM spokesperson Lt. Col.…
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3 Private Armed Group Members Nabbed in Rajah Buayan; Firearms and Explosives Seized
RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities arrested three suspected members of a private armed group (PAG) on Tuesday night, October 28, 2025, following a hot pursuit operation linked to the attempted murder of a businessman in Barangay Baital, this town. Rajah Buayan Municipal Police Station chief Capt. Joel Lebrilla said the operation stemmed from…