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Davao del Norte — Indigenous leaders in Talaingod have applauded the Court of Appeals (CA) for upholding the conviction of former lawmakers Satur Ocampo and France Castro, calling the decision…
The Court of Appeals (CA) has affirmed the conviction of 13 individuals involved in a 2018 humanitarian mission in Talaingod, Davao del Norte, a case that has continued to draw…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — In a major step toward strengthening peace and security in Western Mindanao, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 9 on Thursday formally presented 89 former supporters of terrorist…
Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat — In a strong statement of resolve against armed conflict and extremist influence, the Municipal Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (MTF-ELCAC) staged a successful…
KALAMANSIG, Sultan Kudarat — In a vibrant and heartfelt gathering, the 37th Infantry “Conqueror” Battalion marked its 49th Founding Anniversary by celebrating “Friends Rescued (FR) Family Day” on April 14,…
Butuan City, January 16 — In a significant move to address poverty and boost agricultural development in Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) in the Caraga region, the Department of…
Dipolog City, Philippines — December 5, 2024 The Zamboanga Peninsula has been officially declared insurgency-free, marking a pivotal achievement in the Philippine government’s decades-long counterinsurgency efforts. The announcement was made…
Province of Cotabato – In a landmark achievement for peace and security, the Province of Cotabato has been officially declared free of New People’s Army (NPA) presence. This declaration was…
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – On the morning of September 10, 2024, a former member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to authorities. The individual, known by the…