Ensuring Impartial Gun Ban Implementation in BARMM
The call for impartial enforcement of the election gun ban in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) highlights a critical challenge in the region’s ongoing peace and security…
BARMM Tops Election-Related Violence Cases in the Country
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has recorded the highest number of election-related violence (ERVIs) incidents in the country, according to data from the Philippine National Police (PNP).…
Authorities Arrest Gun Ban Violators and Most Wanted Fugitive in Cotabato City Operations
COTABATO CITY – In a series of law enforcement operations, authorities in Cotabato City successfully apprehended multiple individuals involved in illegal firearms possession and high-profile criminal activities. On March 1,…
34 Arrested in Bangsamoro Region for Violating COMELEC Gun Ban
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region – The Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) has apprehended 34 individuals for violating the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Gun Ban since its implementation on…
Five Men and Four Female Students Arrested in Iligan City for Gunfire Incident Amid Election Gun Ban
Iligan City—Law enforcement authorities arrested five men and four female students in Barangay Hinaplanon on February 26 after they were caught firing guns, violating the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Gun…
Election-Related Violence Escalates in Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Amid Rising Tensions
TANDUBAS, TAWI-TAWI – A political campaign manager was brutally shot in broad daylight in Barangay Himba, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi, raising concerns over escalating election-related violence in the Bangsamoro region. The victim,…
Tawi-Tawi Holds Unity Walk and Peace Covenant Signing for Safe Elections
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines – In a united effort to ensure safe, fair, and peaceful elections, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Tawi-Tawi, led by Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Alnie A. Burahim, spearheaded…
Editorial: Cotabato City Shootings Highlight Gaps in Election Gun Ban Enforcement
The recent spate of shootings in Cotabato City raises alarming questions about security, particularly given that these incidents occurred during the election gun ban. The gun ban, which is intended…
Candidates in Tabuan Lasa and Maluso Pledge Commitment to Peaceful Elections
TABUAN LASA, BASILAN – Candidates from the municipalities of Tabuan Lasa and Maluso gathered on Monday to formally pledge their commitment to clean, honest, peaceful, and orderly elections in the…
6ID and JTF Central Hold Political Candidates’ Forum for Safe and Peaceful Elections in SGA-BARMM
Carmen, North Cotabato – In a bid to ensure a smooth, safe, and peaceful election in their area of responsibility, the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division and Joint Task Force Central,…