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Cotabato City, PhilippinesโIn a decisive move against illegal drugs, government officials incinerated P331.2 million worth of shabu at a power-generating plant in Aurora on Wednesday, February 12. Led by Maharani Gadaoni-Tosoc, regional director of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-9, the event marked the destruction of 48.6 kilos of shabuContinue Reading
Nineteen more firearms were voluntarily surrendered by owners in two Central Mindanao towns, marking another milestone in the regionโs ongoing disarmament campaign. This initiative, part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program, complements the governmentโs broader peace process in Mindanao, fostering hope for a safer and moreContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY โย A US military-contracted plane crash in Maguindanao del Sur has left four dead, with American rescuers swiftly retrieving the victims’ remains in a high-stakes operation. The incident has raised questions about the extent of U.S. military activities in the region and the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.Continue Reading
Police teams since Wednesday have become a highly visible presence in key locations across two Bangsamoro provinces, following a series of deadly gun attacks in the region. These incidents have occurred despite a nationwide election-related gun ban, raising concerns about security as the 2025 elections approach. Brig. Gen. Romeo JuanContinue Reading
Pagadian City is mourning the loss of Jasper Alcala, an emergency service nurse whose life was tragically cut short while on duty Sunday, February 2. Alcala, a dedicated nurse at Pagadian City Medical Center, died in a vehicular accident while transporting a patient to Cagayan de Oro Cityโa final actContinue Reading
Army soldiers recovered 19 high-powered firearms from an abandoned house during a raid in Pahamuddin, Cotabato, on Monday, January 20. The operation, a collaborative effort involving local officials and traditional Moro elders, highlights the community’s growing resolve to counter armed threats. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the Armyโs 6thContinue Reading
In yet another tragic episode of violence in Maguindanao del Sur, a Moro couple were killed in an ambush on Saturday, January 18, while riding a motorcycle along a stretch of highway in Barangay Damalusay, Datu Paglas. The attack underscores the growing crisis of riding-in-tandem killings in the region, whereContinue Reading
