Army kills wanted NPA leader in Surigao del Sur clash
COTABATO CITY — The Army’s 10th Infantry Division on Tuesday, May 13, commended local officials…
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.
Medical teams handle 1,495 health cases during Lanao del Sur elections
COTABATO CITY — Medical teams promptly addressed a total of 1,495 medical concerns during the…
Lanao del Sur opens first dialysis center, offers free treatment to kidney patients
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – For the first time, kidney patients in Lanao del Sur no…
PDEA seizes P6.8 million worth of shabu in Basilan drug bust
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives arrested a suspected drug dealer…
5 BIFF bomb makers surrender in Maguindanao del Sur ahead of elections
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Five alleged bomb makers from the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)…
Groups launch independent watchdog to monitor May 12 polls in Moro areas
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Seven major organizations have joined forces to launch an independent election…
2 soldiers found dead after Army boat capsizes
COTABATO CITY – Two soldiers were found dead nearly a day after their scout boat…
New Bangsamoro MP Naguib Sinarimbo hits the ground running with barangay dialogues
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Newly appointed Bangsamoro Parliament Member Naguib Sinarimbo has launched barangay consultations…
Tribal leaders, government push back vs illegal mining in Tampakan with new signages
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Indigenous leaders, local officials, and mining regulators have joined forces to…
Military, police gear up for peaceful 2025 elections in Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Military and police forces are ramping up preparations to ensure peaceful…
Six Maguindanao del Sur towns surrender cache of firearms to Army
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – Local executives from six towns in Maguindanao del Sur turned…
Macacua retains key BARMM ministers to sustain peace, dev’t momentum
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – In a move signaling continuity and stability, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf…