Land soaked in grief: how many more must die before we choose peace?
By any measure, what happened in Barangay Malinan on November 24 is not just another “incident,” not just another item in a police blotter, not just another clash in a…
5 MILF and 2 MNLF members among 7 killed in Kidapawan–Matalam attack; land dispute seen as motive
COTABATO — Seven individuals—five confirmed members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and two from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)—were killed in a brutal pre-dawn assault at the…
7 Moro Men, Including MILF Commander, Killed in Pre-Dawn Attack Linked to Long-Running Land Conflict in Kidapawan–Matalam Boundary
COTABATO — A Moro commander and six of his men were killed while another survived a pre-dawn gun attack in Barangay Malinan, Kidapawan City on Monday, November 24, in what…
Barangay Kagawad in Cotabato Accused of Harassment, Biting Incident Over Land Dispute
PIGCAWAYAN, COTABATO — A barangay kagawad from Midpapan 1 is facing serious accusations after a resident reported him to the police for alleged harassment, physical assault, and even biting in…
Clan Blocks Dolefil Facility in Polomolok Over Land Dispute
Operations temporarily halted as ownership row deepens POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO — A clan claiming ownership of a portion of land being utilized by Dole Philippines, Inc. (Dolefil) in Barangay Maligo…
14 Families Flee as Fresh Gunfire Erupts at Matalam–Kidapawan Boundary
MATALAM, Cotabato (October 31, 2025) — Fear gripped residents of Barangay Estado, Matalam, as renewed fighting broke out Thursday morning between unidentified armed men and security forces near the boundary…
Businessman Shot Dead Inside His Home in Valencia City; Land Dispute Eyed as Motive
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON — A 65-year-old businessman was shot dead by an unidentified gunman while asleep inside his home around 1:15 a.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, in Purok 1-A,…
Armed Group’s Refusal to Leave Barangay Malinan Highlights Ongoing Land Dispute in Kidapawan
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines — Tension continues to grip Barangay Malinan, Kidapawan City, as armed men occupying portions of a disputed agricultural land refuse to withdraw despite ongoing negotiations between the…
Armed Clash Displaces Nearly 500 Residents in Kidapawan City
KIDAPAWAN CITY, COTABATO — Tension once again gripped Barangay Malinan on Monday evening, October 14, after gunfire erupted between unidentified armed groups, forcing at least 124 families or 496 individuals…
Clash Over Land in Pangdan-Pangdan, Kalingalan Caluang Ends After Joint Intervention
Pangdan-Pangdan, Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu — A violent confrontation between two members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) over a land dispute was brought under control yesterday after coordinated action…