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Man Killed by Falling Coconut Tree in Barira, Maguindanao del Norte

BARMM Correspondent — Sun, 03 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte — A man was killed after being struck by a falling coconut tree in Barangay Marang on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The incident occurred at around 11:40 a.m. in Sitio Kamis, where the victim was reportedly in the area when the coconut tree suddenly collapsed and fell directly onto him. The […]

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Driver Arrested, Over ₱390K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint

BARMM Correspondent — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000

BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities arrested a 57-year-old driver and confiscated more than ₱390,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation on March 25, intensifying the government’s campaign against illicit trade in the region. The suspect was identified as Kamaludin S. Sarip, a resident of Malabang, Lanao del Sur. He was apprehended […]

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PRO BAR Intercepts ₱865K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Maguindanao del Norte Checkpoint

BARMM Correspondent — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte — Operatives of the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) intercepted a shipment of smuggled cigarettes worth more than ₱865,000 during a joint checkpoint operation in Barangay Poblacion, Barira, on January 5, 2026. The operation was carried out by personnel of the 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, 3rd Maneuver […]

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High-Profile Criminal Killed in Armed Encounter in Maguindanao del Norte

Field reporter — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000

Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – A high-profile suspect wanted for multiple crimes was killed during a law enforcement operation on the night of July 17, 2025, in Barangay Korosoyan, Barira town. Authorities identified the suspect as Porok Marandakan Ragundo, alias “Rokkie,” who had standing warrants of arrest for murder, frustrated murder, and robbery. He was […]

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Notorious Crime Suspect Killed in Armed Encounter with Authorities in Maguindanao del Norte

Field reporter — Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte — May 5, 2025 — A notorious member of an organized crime group was killed during a joint law enforcement operation early Monday morning in Sitio Dulayap, Barangay Panggao, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte. The fatality was identified as Kamlon Manardas Ragundo, 34, a resident of the area, according […]

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Barira Declares Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group and Black Flag Persona Non Grata; Military, JTFC Voice Full Support

Field reporter — Mon, 05 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – May 5, 2025 — In a strong show of unity against terrorism, the Municipality of Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, has declared the Dawlah Islamiyah – Hassan Group and its Black Flag as persona non grata, drawing commendation from the Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6ID) […]

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High-Value Dawlah Islamiyah Member and Three Others Killed in Maguindanao del Norte Clash; Families Claim They Were Civilians

Field reporter — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

CAMP SIONGCO, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao del Norte – Four members of the Dawlah Islamiyah, including a high-value individual, were killed in a military encounter in Sitio Palao, Barangay Barira, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte on March 17, 2025. According to Lt. Col. John A. Dela Cruz, commander of the Marine Battalion Landing Team 2 (MBLT-2), government […]

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Authorities Conduct Anti-Drug Operation in Maguindanao Del Norte

Field reporter — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 03:00:00 +0000

In the ongoing fight against illegal drugs, authorities carried out a pre-dawn operation on Tuesday at Sitio Poblacion 2, Barangay Korosoyan, in the town of Barira, Maguindanao Del Norte. The operation was launched following intelligence reports of a drug use session in the area. The operation, led by PCPT. Joel C. Albao, Chief of Police […]

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Two Arrested in Barira for Violating RA 9165

Field reporter — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:00:00 +0000

Barira, Maguindanao del Norte – Two suspects were apprehended during a checkpoint operation conducted by Barira Municipal Police Station (MPS) on December 22, 2024, at Sitio Pedtad, Brgy. Lipawan. The operation, led by Acting Chief of Police PCPT Joel C. Albao, resulted in the confiscation of illegal substances and other personal items from the suspects. […]

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