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“Pagsulut si Antara”: Basilan Families End Decades-Long Feud Through Ritual of Peace
Al-barka, Basilan — In a place once shadowed by long-standing conflict, a historic day of peace unfolded as Governor Mujiv Hataman led the traditional “Pagsulut si Antara” — a sacred reconciliation ritual — between the Ladjid and Jakilan families, who had been divided by decades of feud. Under the blazing sun and before a crowd…
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Residents of Lanao del Sur’s 2nd District Surrender 12 High-Powered Firearms to Philippine Army
Malabang, Lanao del Sur — October 9, 2025. A significant stride toward lasting peace and security unfolded in Lanao del Sur as residents from the province’s Second District voluntarily surrendered 12 high-powered firearms to the 1101st Infantry “Gagandilan” Brigade of the Philippine Army. The turnover ceremony, held at the Brigade headquarters in Malabang, was personally…
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Four Former Extremists Surrender in Maguindanao del Sur, Turn Over High-Powered Firearms
RADJAH BUAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur – A historic event took place on October 9, 2025, at the headquarters of the 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion in Barangay Zapakan, Radjah Buayan, as four former members of a violent extremist group voluntarily surrendered to the military and handed over their high-powered firearms. The ceremony, led by Lt. Col.…
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Years-Long Clan Feud in Pahamudin Finally Settled Through Unified Peace Effort
Pahamudin, Special Geographic Area (SGA) BARMM —A years-long clan feud (rido) between the Maraguiar and Akmad families has finally come to an end following a successful Conflict Rido Settlement and Unification ceremony held on October 8, 2025, at the municipal covered court of Barangay Libungan Torrita, Pahamudin, SGA of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
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Improvised RPG Ammunition Found in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — An improvised rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) ammunition was discovered on Tuesday afternoon, October 8, 2025, in Sitio Upper Siawan, Barangay Tamontaka, sending a brief scare among local residents. According to initial reports, the explosive was accidentally unearthed by the father of a certain Cristine Canoog while digging for the…
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Political Rift Ends: Maguindanao Leaders, MILF Commander Reconcile in Talayan
TALAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A long-standing political rift between two influential cousins—Ampatuan Mayor Datu Rasul Mabang Sangki and 118th Battalion Commander Hamsa Sangki Kindo, also known as Commander Toabak—was finally settled through a peace initiative led by the 601st Infantry Brigade under Brigadier General Edgar Catu and Maguindanao del Sur Governor Datu Ali Midtimbang.…
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Bangsamoro leaders join Malacañang signing for oil and gas exploration in Tawi-Tawi
MANILA — Top officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) led by Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua were in Malacañang on Wednesday morning for the signing of a contract on oil and gas exploration in the municipality of Mapun, Tawi-Tawi. The ceremonial signing, graced by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., marks a…
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Army’s Tabak Division and MILF Reaffirm Commitment to Peace in Lanao del Sur Dialogue
BUTIG, Lanao del Sur – The Philippine Army’s 1st Infantry “Tabak” Division and the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces–Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF) reaffirmed their shared commitment to sustaining peace and cooperation during a dialogue held on October 7, 2025, at Camp Bushra in Butig. The meeting was led by Major General Yegor Rey P. Barroquillo…
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20 Fishermen Rescued in Daring Sea Operation off Basilan and Sulu Waters
MALUSO, BASILAN – In a race against time and raging waters, twenty fishermen were rescued in a high-stakes maritime operation after their fishing vessel began sinking between Tamok Island in Maluso, Basilan, and Duay Bulod Island in Sulu early morning of October 6, 2025. At around 5:00 a.m., Boat Captain Muhammad Javer of FB MONA…
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Civilians Flee as Armed Clashes Erupt in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur — Where Is the Peace Once Promised?
RAJAH BUAYAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — Fear once again gripped the town of Barangay Sampao as civilians fled their homes amid renewed armed clashes between two rival groups, raising haunting questions about the elusive promise of peace in Mindanao. According to reports, the exchange of gunfire erupted between opposing armed factions, forcing residents — including…