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DATU ODIN SINSUAT, MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division of the Philippine Army reinforced its operational readiness on August 12, 2026, with the ceremonial turnover of refurbished…
A 26-year-old woman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Barangay Dicalongan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, on August 12, 2026, as she was reportedly about to board a private vehicle.…
A man allegedly involved in gunrunning was arrested and two unlicensed M4A1 carbines were confiscated during a joint law enforcement operation in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on August…
A 71-year-old incumbent barangay kagawad was arrested by police in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, in connection with an alleged child abuse case, underscoring the Philippine National Police’s warning that…
TALAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A 47-year-old barangay councilor from Datu Piang was shot dead by unidentified gunmen while riding his motorcycle in Barangay Poblacion, Talayan, Maguindanao del Sur, shortly…
SULTAN SA BARONGIS, Maguindanao del Sur — A long-standing land dispute has reportedly escalated into a violent rido (clan conflict) after two armed groups exchanged gunfire in Barangay Tugal, forcing…
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — A significant milestone in the Bangsamoro peace process was achieved on August 3, 2026, as the municipalities of Datu Anggal Midtimbang, Talayan, and Guindulungan were…
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur – A coordinated law enforcement operation conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) successfully recovered a carnapped…
DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur – July 30, 2026 – Eight former members of a violent extremist group (VEG) have voluntarily surrendered to government authorities and turned over eight…
CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte – Six former members of a violent extremist group (VEG) formally returned to the fold of the law as 24 loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered…