MNLF urges lawmakers to bring Sulu back to BARMM
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Officials of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) are calling on…
Author: John Unson
John Unson is a veteran Filipino journalist who serves as a staff writer for the regions “Central Mindanao and BARMM” at The Philippine Star. He covers news and events in Mindanao — especially in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the broader Central Mindanao area. His reporting spans a wide range of topics including security incidents, terrorist-related developments, drug enforcement, smuggling operations, social issues, and regional politics.
Bangsamoro biz leaders welcome $400-M ADB grant for coastal, economic development
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region welcomed the Asian Development Bank’s…
Bangsamoro lawmakers urge Marcos: Keep Lagdameo as Special Assistant
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A bloc of lawmakers in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament is urging…
Bangsamoro Officials Strengthen Programs to Protect Children and Juveniles
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Officials in the Bangsamoro region have vowed to fully implement two long-term…
3,000 Rally in South Upi to Support Detained Mayor Accused in Vice Mayor’s Ambush
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Around 3,000 residents of South Upi, a highland town in Maguindanao del…
Bombmaker From Dawlah Islamiya Surrenders in Maguindanao, Vows to Help Deradicalize Others
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A bombmaker from the outlawed Dawlah Islamiya group has surrendered to the…
BARMM Steps Up Monkeypox Prevention After Two Confirmed Cases in Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro government has intensified its information campaign on monkeypox prevention after…
Top Drug Suspect Nabbed in Cotabato City; P3.4-M Shabu Seized
COTABATO CITY – Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) finally entrapped an elusive…
Military, police praised for neutral, efficient role in securing Bangsamoro polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Newly elected officials praised the military under the Army’s 6th Infantry…
Chinese Traders Hope for Growth Under New Maguindanao del Norte Officials
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Chinese traders were elated by the election of a governor in…
Election Watchdog Urges Voter Education to Curb Violence in Moro Areas
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A nonpartisan election monitoring center covering Moro areas has recommended an…
Midtimbang Proclaimed Maguindanao del Sur Governor; Ebrahim, Macacua Thank Supporters
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chair and United…