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MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — Three individuals linked to extremist groups operating in the Bangsamoro region voluntarily surrendered to government authorities during a coordinated operation led by the National Bureau…
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) First Division has disqualified Datu Odin Sinsuat Vice Mayor Bobsteel Sinsuat from holding office after finding him liable for committing an election offense under the…
TUGUNAN, Special Geographic Area (SGA), BARMM — A farmer engaged in a small buy-and-sell business was killed while his companion was wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on them in…
MALIDEGAO, Special Geographic Area, BARMM — A man was killed after being shot multiple times by still unidentified gunmen Sunday night, March 15, in a remote area of Barangay Batulawan…
Two minor girls from Maguindanao del Sur who fell victim to illegal recruitment were safely reunited with their families on March 12, 2026, following the coordinated efforts of the Ministry…
A man was arrested after authorities discovered an unlicensed firearm in his possession during an intelligence-driven checkpoint operation conducted by police in Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur on Saturday afternoon,…
A Crisis That Can No Longer Be Ignored The latest results of the Comprehensive Rapid Literacy Assessment (CRLA) conducted at the start of School Year 2025–2026 have revealed a deeply…
JOLO, Sulu — Authorities confiscated 14 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes after police officers discovered the contraband abandoned along a sidewalk during a routine patrol operation on Friday afternoon, March…
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities intercepted and seized dozens of boxes of smuggled cigarettes during a coastal operation conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard in Barangay Pakias, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on March…
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — As the sun dipped below the horizon and the call to prayer echoed across the quiet hills of Parangbasak, soldiers of the Philippine Army and members…