MPOS Leads Community Advocacy to Prevent Rido in Special Geographic Area
COTABATO CITY — In a bid to curb family and clan feuds known as rido, the Ministry of Public Order and Safety (MPOS), in partnership with barangay local governments, religious…
17 Firearms Seized from MILF Members After Clash in Maguindanao del Sur
Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del Sur – A total of 17 firearms were confiscated from 17 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) following an armed clash between two rival…
Historic Peace Agreement Ends Long-standing Feud in Lanao del Sur
Pualas, Lanao del Sur — On November 30, 2024, a decades-long family feud, or “rido,” came to a peaceful conclusion in a momentous settlement ceremony held in Barangay Maligo, Pualas,…
Family Dispute Turns Deadly in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte
A family disagreement escalated into a fatal shooting incident in Barangay Bulalo, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, leaving one man dead.
Renewed Violence in Maguindanao del Sur Forces Over 1,000 Civilians to Flee Their Homes
Tragedy struck Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, as the brutal killings of two innocent children and the injury of another have unleashed a wave of violence and mass displacement in…
Clashes Between Armed Groups Force 70 Civilians to Evacuate in Mamasapano
Tensions flared anew as fighting erupted between two private armed groups in the town of Mamasapano, forcing at least 70 civilians to evacuate for safety.
Historic Peace Agreement Settles Long-Standing “Rido” Between Prominent Families in Lanao del Sur
On November 3, 2024, a long-standing family feud, locally known as a “rido,” between the Ambol family of Roroga Agus, Marawi City, and the Balt family of Bayang municipality, both…
Evacuees from Aleosan, North Cotabato Not Yet Allowed to Return Amidst Ceasefire Negotiations
Aleosan, North Cotabato – October 21, 2024Civilians displaced from the conflict in Barangays Bualan, Tugunan, and Sitio Tubak in Barangay Pagangan, Aleosan, North Cotabato, will not be permitted to return…
Clan Feud in Barangay Bualan Pauses, Mediation Efforts Underway
Tugunan, BARMM – October 20, 2024 – Esmael “Bapa Mael” Makasasa, a key figure in an ongoing clan feud in Barangay Bualan, has formally entrusted the resolution of the conflict…
Governor Sali Resolves Long-Standing Land Dispute, Strengthens Community Peace
Sulu, Philippines – Governor Yshmael “Mang” I. Sali has successfully mediated a long-standing land dispute between two families, once again demonstrating the crucial role local leaders play in maintaining peace…