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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…
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Three former members of a violent extremist group voluntarily surrendered to government authorities and turned over five high-powered and handheld firearms during the culmination…
TAWI-TAWI, BARMM — Swift and coordinated action by government authorities and social welfare agencies led to the successful rescue and repatriation of two female victims of trafficking in persons (TIP)…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities intercepted and assisted five women believed to be victims of human trafficking upon their arrival at the Zamboanga Seaport on March 29, 2026, following a coordinated…
Two minor girls from Maguindanao del Sur who fell victim to illegal recruitment were safely reunited with their families on March 12, 2026, following the coordinated efforts of the Ministry…
TAWI-TAWI, BARMM — Authorities and social welfare workers successfully rescued and assisted five individuals believed to be victim-survivors of Trafficking in Persons (TIP) after they were intercepted while attempting to…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — In line with the observance of Women’s Month, authorities successfully facilitated the safe return of a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) survivor to her family in Barangay Talon-Talon, highlighting…
MARAWI CITY — The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) has categorically denied viral social media claims alleging that at least 80 teachers in Lanao del Sur are beneficiaries…
Tawi-Tawi, BARMM — Two hundred Returning Filipinos from Sabah (ReFS) are now safely back in the country after the MV Kristel Joy docked at Bongao Port on December 27, 2025.…