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SULTAN MASTURA, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — Police authorities recovered 15 assorted cases of suspected smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of ₱605,764 after the items were found abandoned along the…
PANDAMI, Sulu — The Municipality of Pandami marked a historic milestone in its peace journey on September 6, 2026, as it was formally declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) seized more than ₱99.6 million worth of contraband and illegally transported goods in three separate maritime operations conducted across Western Mindanao…
PALIMBANG, Sultan Kudarat — The 603rd Infantry “Persuader” Brigade has mobilized personnel to help secure the conduct of the 1st Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Election, underscoring…
PANDAMI, Sulu — The municipal government of Pandami has further strengthened its campaign to keep communities free from loose firearms after Mayor Nurhan S. Berto formally turned over three firearms…
KALINGALAN CALUANG, Sulu — Two Caliber .45 pistols were voluntarily surrendered by three individuals to government troops in Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu, on September 5, as joint peace and security efforts…
The first parliamentary election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is no longer simply an election. It is shaping up to be a referendum—not necessarily on the Bangsamoro…
MAGUING, Lanao del Sur — The Philippine Army’s 55th Infantry (Vigilant) Battalion has deployed troops to various areas of Lanao del Sur as part of security preparations for the upcoming…
DATU SAUDI AMPUATAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A man was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in the inner portion of Barangay Dapiawan, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur,…
COTABATO CITY — A woman and a habal-habal driver were wounded after two unidentified motorcycle-riding suspects allegedly shot them during a robbery in Clemente Aliño Street, Barangay Rosary Heights 2,…