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Peace Triumphs in Talayan: Rival MILF Commanders End Decades-Long Rido Through Mediation Efforts
TALAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A new chapter of peace and unity unfolded in Maguindanao del Sur as rival groups under the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) formally ended a long-standing “rido” or clan feud in a historic settlement ceremony on October 13, 2025. The peace accord, held…
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Man Shot Dead in Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur
October 13, 2025 | Maguindanao del Sur A man was shot dead on Monday night, October 13, in Barangay Kidati, Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur. Authorities identified the victim, based on an ID recovered at the scene, as Brayan U. Mama, a resident of Barangay Poblacion, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. According to initial reports,…
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Payong-payong Driver Shot Dead in Matanog; Companion Escapes Unharmed
MATANOG, Maguindanao del Norte — A payong-payong driver was killed while his companion narrowly escaped death after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Bugasan Norte, Matanog, around 7:45 p.m. on Sunday, October 12, 2025. Police identified the fatality as Pao Adam, a resident of Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. His companion, Pangalian Casim Bara, managed…
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Abusama “Kumander Boy Negro” Agao, MNLF Commander and Barangay Kagawad, Killed with Son in Maguindanao Sur Ambush
AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A barangay official who was also a commander of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) Sema Faction and his son were shot dead in an ambush on Monday morning, October 13, in Barangay Kapinpilan, Ampatuan. The victims were identified as Abusama “Kumander Boy Negro” Agao, a kagawad of Barangay Matagabong…
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Gov. Hataman Listens, Acts: 386 Basileno Students Receive Financial Aid Through “Usap Tayo, Gob!”
ISABELA CITY, BASILAN — Hope and inspiration filled the Raayat Hall of the Basilan People’s Capitol on Saturday morning as 386 Basileño college students received financial assistance from the provincial government under Governor Mujiv Hataman’s flagship program, “Usap Tayo, Gob!” The initiative, which literally means “Let’s Talk, Governor,” seeks to bring government closer to the…
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Drug Suspect Killed, P1.7-M Worth of Shabu Seized in Datu Odin Sinsuat Buy-Bust
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE – A newly identified high-value drug suspect was killed while two of his companions escaped during a buy-bust operation conducted by joint police forces in Barangay Poblacion Dalican, Datu Odin Sinsuat, on Saturday afternoon, October 11, 2025. The slain suspect was identified as Saidamin Saban Esmail, also known as “Dats,” 25, a…
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Drug Suspect Nabbed, Two Escape in Basilan Buy-Bust Operation
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – Authorities arrested one drug suspect and seized over ₱40,000 worth of suspected shabu in a successful buy-bust operation conducted on Wednesday, October 9, in Barangay Malo-ong Canal, Lamitan City. The joint anti-drug operation was carried out by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Basilan Provincial Office, together with the…
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Woman Shot Dead in Front of Husband and Child in Maguindanao del Sur
RAJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A heartless attack claimed the life of a mother identified as Guiani Mantikayan, who was gunned down in broad daylight in front of her husband and 3-year-old son around 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2025. Initial reports revealed that the victims — Guiani, her husband Abedin, and their…
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Gold Store Robbery in Lamitan City, Basilan
LAMITAN CITY, BASILAN — A daring daylight robbery struck a gold store in Lamitan City around 12:45 PM today, October 10, 2025. According to police reports, an unidentified male suspect wearing a black face mask smashed the glass display case of a gold shop located inside the Negosyo Center in Sitio Viscaa, Barangay Matibay. The…
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Dawlah Islamiya Member Linked to Killing of Indigenous Leader Arrested in Maguindanao del Sur
CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte — Government troops captured an alleged member of the Dawlah Islamiya–Hassan Group who was implicated in the brutal killing of an Indigenous leader during a dawn operation in Sitio Pangayawan, Barangay Tukanalugong, Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, early Friday, October 10. The suspect, identified as alias Tagal,…