South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur — May 20, 2025Authorities arrested incumbent South Upi Mayor and Vice Mayor-elect Reynalbert Insular and his wife, Janet Insular, on Tuesday, May 20, in Barangay… 'Read more' "South Upi Mayor and Wife Arrested for Murder of Indigenous Leader, Teduray Advocate"
Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines — More than 30,000 residents have been affected by flooding across several towns in Maguindanao del Sur following two consecutive days of heavy rainfall, the Office… 'Read more' "Over 30,000 Residents Affected by Flooding in Maguindanao del Sur, Highlighting BARMM’s Climate Vulnerability"
Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines — May 18, 2025 Outgoing Governor Bai Mariam Sangki Mangudadatu of Maguindanao del Sur has expressed heartfelt gratitude to her constituents after her unsuccessful bid for… 'Read more' "Bai Mariam Mangudadatu Bows Out, UBJP Sweeps Maguindanao Races in Political Power Shift"
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur – May 18, 2025 —A member of the Barangay Peace Action Team (BPAT) was killed while two others sustained injuries in a shooting incident that… 'Read more' "BPAT Member Killed, Two Others Injured in Ambush in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur"
Camp Siongco, Maguindanao del Norte — May 16, 2025 — Two soldiers of the 33rd Infantry (Makabayan) Battalion were awarded the Wounded Personnel Medal in recognition of their bravery and… 'Read more' "Wounded Soldiers Honored for Election Duty Sacrifice in Maguindanao del Sur"
Camp Siongco, Awang, Maguindanao del Norte – The Joint Task Force Central (JTFC) and the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division proudly announced the peaceful conclusion of the May 12, 2025 National… 'Read more' "Peaceful Elections Achieved in Maguindanao Despite Isolated Tensions – JTFC, 6ID Report"
President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat – May 12, 2025 — Four individuals were arrested in a joint police and military operation early Monday morning for illegal possession of firearms and violating… 'Read more' "Four Nabbed in Sultan Kudarat-Maguindanao Joint Operation for Gun Ban Violations"
Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur – May 12, 2025 — In a significant move to safeguard the integrity of the elections, security forces intercepted 64 suspected flying voters early Monday morning… 'Read more' "64 Suspected Flying Voters Intercepted in Buluan; Explosives and Weapons Seized"
DATU ABDULLAH SANGKI, Maguindanao del Sur — A cache of high-powered firearms believed to belong to an armed group was recovered by the military Saturday morning in Barangay Mao, a… 'Read more' "High-Powered Firearms Abandoned in Maguindanao del Sur, Raising Alarms Over Illegal Arms Proliferation"
The latest eruption of violence in Pandag, Maguindanao del Sur is not only alarming—it is an unforgivable assault on the very core of our democratic process. Four lives have been… 'Read more' "EDITORIAL | Pandag Under Siege: A Damning Blow to Democracy and Peace"