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Eight Years After “Liberation,” Marawi Still Waits for Justice
Eight years ago today, the city of Marawi was declared “liberated.” The government raised the flag above a city reduced to ashes, marking the end of a five-month siege that left the Islamic capital of the Philippines in ruins. It was hailed as a victory — the defeat of terrorism, the triumph of the state.…
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House of Retired Soldier Riddled with Bullets in BARMM; Rido and Past Military Work Seen as Possible Motives
KADAYANGAN, BARMM — Residents of Sitio Labo, Barangay Tugal, Kadayangan, were startled on Thursday night, October 16, 2025, after unidentified gunmen sprayed bullets at the house of a retired soldier. The victim was identified as Solaiman S. Sumlay, 56 years old, married, and a retired member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). Based…
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Six Human Trafficking Victims Rescued by Western Mindanao Naval Command in Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI — Six individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking were successfully rescued by the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) and Joint Task Force Poseidon in a joint law enforcement operation in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on October 14, 2025. According to Lt. Commander Chester Ross Cabaltera, spokesperson of WMNC, the victims were “believed to…
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Top 7 Most Wanted Town Councilor Arrested for Double Murder in Maguindanao
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities have arrested Alamin Ganoy, an incumbent Municipal Councilor of Datu Salibo, Maguindanao del Sur, who was listed as one of the most wanted persons in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for double murder. The arrest took place at around 2:00 p.m. on October 11, 2025, during a joint…
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‘Usap Tayo, Gob!’: Basilan Unites for Peace and Renewal
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — In a remarkable gathering that echoed hope and healing, more than 250 former violent extremists (FVEs) joined Governor Mujiv Hataman at the Raayat Hall of the Basilan People’s Capitol for “Usap Tayo, Gob!” — a continuing initiative for peacebuilding and reintegration in the province. The event opened with a reflective reading…
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Driver Shot Dead Inside His Home in Datu Odin Sinsuat
October 15, 2025 DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A driver was shot dead inside his own home after being attacked by an unidentified gunman in Barangay Labungan, Tuesday night, October 14. The victim was identified as Nasser Solaiman, a resident of KM16, Barangay Labungan, and a driver by occupation. According to initial police…
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3 Drug Suspects Killed, Police Officer Wounded in Clash with Alleged BIFF Supporter in Datu Odin Sinsuat
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — Three suspected members of a criminal group were killed while a police officer was wounded in a shootout that erupted during the serving of a warrant of arrest early Tuesday morning, October 15, 2025, in Barangay Semba, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte. According to initial reports, personnel…
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PDEA-BARMM Dismantles Drug Den, Nabs Three in Sultan Kudarat Buy-Bust
COTABATO CITY — A buy-bust operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den and the arrest of three individuals in Barangay Salimbao, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on October 13, 2025. The PDEA-BARMM Regional Special Enforcement Team (RSET), with…
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90th Infantry Battalion Empowers Former Extremists Through E-CLIP and People’s Organization Enhancement Program
October 14, 2025 | Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur The 90th Infantry Battalion (90IB) of the Philippine Army reaffirmed its commitment to peacebuilding and community empowerment through the conduct of the Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (E-CLIP) and People’s Organization Enhancement Program held at the battalion headquarters in Barangay Kabengi, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao…
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Naval Forces Seize Two Vessels Carrying Undocumented Cargo in Basilan, Tawi-Tawi Waters
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) intercepted two motorized vessels loaded with undocumented goods in separate maritime operations off Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, reinforcing the military’s intensified campaign against smuggling in Western Mindanao. According to WMNC reports, the first vessel, M/B Sarhana, was intercepted on October 12, 2025, in the waters between Lamitan…