Over 1,000 Surrendered Firearms Presented to Marcos in Support of Mindanao Peace Efforts
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, April 11,…
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.
Marcos OKs Safe Conduct Passes for Ex-Rebels Seeking Amnesty
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has authorized the issuance…
PH, US troops hold anti-terror drills in Maguindanao del Norte’s ‘most peaceful town’
DATU BLAH SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte – Filipino and American troops conducted a joint sea-to-shore…
Bangsamoro Parliament to Reassign Sulu’s Districts Following Supreme Court Ruling
COTABATO CITY — With Sulu officially removed from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao…
Bangsamoro leaders call for civility as political tensions rise on social media
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – With political temperatures rising ahead of the 2025 elections in the…
PH, US Marines Sharpen Skills in Mindanao as Part of Marine Exercise 2025
COTABATO CITY – Under the cover of night and the sharp gaze of high-powered scopes,…
P2.8M Smuggled Cigarettes Bust in Zamboanga City; Crack Down on Illegal Trade
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A joint operation by Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group, Zamboanga City…
P2 Million Shabu Bust in Zamboanga City: Police Nab Notorious Drug Dealer
ZAMBOANGA CITY — In a blow to the illegal drug trade in the Zamboanga Peninsula,…
Army’s 6th ID Recovers 1,031 Weapons in Peace Initiative
COTABATO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 6th Infantry Division (6th ID) has successfully collected over…
KCC Mall Opens in Cotabato City, Ushering a New Era of Investment in BARMM
COTABATO CITY – Excitement is in the air as traders and investors in Central Mindanao…
Groups Pledge Support for Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua
COTABATO CITY — Two influential groups—one a regional political powerhouse independent of the Moro Islamic Liberation…
Macacua Officially Takes Oath as New Bangsamoro Chief Minister, Vows Inclusive Leadership
COTABATO CITY – A new chapter in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)…