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BASILAN PROVINCE, Philippines — July 26, 2025 — A routine seaborne patrol operation conducted by the Basilan Maritime Police Station (MARPSTA) led to the confiscation of a commercial fishing boat…
SULU, Philippines – Authorities have arrested a suspected member of a notorious private armed group in Sulu, identified as Otoh Sali, alias “Otoh Mangguna,” according to the Criminal Investigation and…
When the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) declared in a July 19 resolution that “there will be no further decommissioning of MILF combatants until the government fulfills its promises to…
Sulu Province — Demonstrating solidarity and compassion during times of crisis, the Provincial Government of Sulu has prepared and committed to delivering much-needed relief assistance to communities severely affected by…
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur — In a significant step towards promoting peace and public safety, more than 200 high-powered and assorted firearms were voluntarily surrendered during the successful conduct…
Patikul, Sulu — A well-known vlogger in Sulu, Mohammad Riza “Doofz” Muksan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside a coffee shop in Litayon Beach, Barangay Umangay, Patikul, on Friday…
Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Maguindanao del Sur — Two men were arrested and over P173,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated during a checkpoint operation conducted by the Datu Anggal Midtimbang…
PAGALUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — In a show of strong support for peace and public safety, six barangay chairpersons from Pagalungan voluntarily surrendered several high-powered and homemade firearms to the…
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur — In a significant push to boost local agriculture and reach marginalized farming communities, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur recently conducted two key…
SOUTH UPI, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A prominent Non-Moro Indigenous People (NMIP) leader and former barangay official was shot dead, while his wife was wounded after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire…