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Peace Dialogue Paves Way for Resolution of Boundary Dispute Between Maguindanao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat Villages
RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Local officials and military leaders successfully facilitated a peace dialogue and mediation between the groups of Commander Patrick Omar of the 128th Base Command and Commander Sukarno Ampatuan of the 105th Base Command to resolve a long-standing boundary dispute between Barangay Sampao in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur and…
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Save Bangsamoro Movement Holds Peace Rally in Mendiola, Urges Marcos to Uphold SC Ruling and Appoint MILF-Endorsed BTA Members
MANILA, Philippines — Leaders and members of the Save Bangsamoro Movement (SBM) held a peace rally in Mendiola on Wednesday morning to call on the national government to respect the Supreme Court’s ruling and push through with the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections in March 2026. The rally, joined by over 400…
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PENREO Basilan Strengthens Marine Research and Wildlife Conservation through Hands-On Training and Real-Time Pawikan Rescue
HADJI MOHAMMAD AJUL, Basilan — The Provincial Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy Office (PENREO)–Basilan of the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE-BARMM) has strengthened its marine research and conservation capacity through a weeklong Training-Workshop on Research Methods under the Conservation of Pawikan and Dugong Project (CPDP), held from October 20 to 26, 2025,…
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Mindanao Showcases Investment Potential, Peace Gains, and PPP Opportunities at ASEAN Inclusive Growth Summit in Kuala Lumpur
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — October 25, 2025. Mindanao is making waves on the international stage as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) successfully concluded a series of high-level engagements in Malaysia—drawing strong investor interest and highlighting the island’s transformation into a hub for inclusive growth, sustainability, and regional cooperation. The Philippine delegation, led by MinDA Chairperson…
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Car Dealer Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PIANG, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A 30-year-old car dealer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen along the national highway in Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Wednesday morning, October 29. Police identified the victim as Mohamidin Abdulkadir Takan, also known as “Tice”, a resident of Barangay Butilen, Datu Salibo, and a known…
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Unidentified Male Corpse Found in Buldon, Maguindanao del Norte
Authorities urge families of missing persons to coordinate with the nearest police station BULDON, Maguindanao del Norte – Residents of Sitio Kamagong, Barangay Aratuc, were alarmed after discovering the lifeless body of an unidentified man on the afternoon of October 27, 2025. According to local reports, the male victim was found lying motionless in a…
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Timeline of Terror: Tipo-Tipo Siege Exposes Fragile Peace and the Persistent Threat of Loose Firearms
BASILAN, Philippines — What began as a personal grudge has now spiraled into a full-blown armed confrontation in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan — displacing thousands, injuring civilians, and exposing once more the grim truth behind the island’s fragile peace: the persistent proliferation of loose firearms and the unchecked presence of armed groups operating under the guise of…
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12 High-Powered Firearms Surrendered in Talitay, Maguindanao del Sur
TALITAY, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – The local government of Talitay, under the leadership of Mayor Sedik Ameril, successfully facilitated the surrender and formal turnover of 12 high-powered firearms on October 27, 2025, as part of the government’s ongoing peace and order campaign. The surrendered firearms came from residents of various barangays in Talitay, who voluntarily…
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High-Value Drug Suspect Arrested, ₱1.1-M Shabu Seized in Cotabato City Buy-Bust
COTABATO CITY — A joint police and anti-drug operation led to the arrest of a high-value target and the confiscation of over ₱1.1 million worth of suspected shabu in Barangay Poblacion 3, Cotabato City, around 4:30 p.m. on October 27, 2025. The suspect, identified as Datu Noel Guimba, also known as alias “Dhats,” 26 years…
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Tipo-Tipo Gripped by Fear: Urgent Call for Immediate Action to End Rido and Restore Normalcy in Basilan
TIPO-TIPO, BASILAN — What was once a peaceful town has now turned into a place of fear and silence as tension and violence escalate in Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, following a deadly series of revenge attacks linked to a long-standing rido (clan feud). The violence erupted after the shooting of Barangay Baguindan Kagawad Nadzri Tarahin at the…