Ramadan Surprise: BARMM Employees to Receive P10,000 Bonus
COTABATO CITY – In a heartwarming move just in time for Ramadan, thousands of Muslim…
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 Officials Cite Cotabato Gov. Mendoza’s Continued Support for Bangsamoro Communities
COTABATO CITY – Top officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have…
Thousands Gather as Abdulrauf Macacua Assumes Office as Chief Minister
COTABATO CITY — Thousands of well-wishers filled the 32-hectare Bangsamoro government capitol on Thursday to…
Military Backs New Bangsamoro Chief Minister, Pledges Support for Peace and Development
COTABATO CITY – Top military officials in Mindanao have thrown their support behind newly appointed…
Remnant of Extremist Groups Strike Back as Hundreds Defect in Maguindanao
COTABATO CITY – In a bid to prove they are still a force to be…
Betrayal or Redemption? Families Turn in Drug-Dealing Relatives to Authorities
COTABATO CITY – In a surprising turn of events, families of three drug dealers played…
New Bangsamoro Chief Minister Receives Warm Welcome from Regional Officials
COTABATO CITY – Three high-ranking Bangsamoro officials, including a key figure in the Moro National…
Gunmen Torch Health Center, Homes in Maguindanao Amid Political Tensions
COTABATO CITY – Tensions and fear gripped Barangay Malingao in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur,…
Mixed Reactions as New BARMM Chief Minister Takes the Helm
COTABATO CITY – The appointment of Abdulrauf Macacua as the new interim Chief Minister of…
Agencies Unite to Combat Hunger in Bangsamoro Region
Two key government agencies have come together with a shared mission: tackling hunger in the…
Humanitarian Mission Benefits Over 400 Soldiers and Families
More than 400 active and retired soldiers, along with their dependents, received free vision care,…
Research Underway to Identify Plants for Metal-Rich Lands
South Cotabato, Philippines – Scientists and environmental experts have embarked on a groundbreaking research to…