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Chief Minister Abdulrauf A. Macacua has assumed direct control of the Bangsamoro education ministry following a major audit scandal involving the alleged misuse of P2.2 billion in public funds.
New Army Chief Steps In as Northern Mindanao Moves Past Communist Insurgency
Local officials in Northern Mindanao pledged support for Brig. Gen. Siegfred Tubalado as the new acting commander of the Armyโs 4th Infantry Division, signaling continuity as the region moves past communist insurgency towards peacebuilding efforts following the retirement of Major…
Guerrilla-Style Mining Operation Shut Down in Cotabato After Villagers Tip Off Authorities
Authorities in Cotabato shut down an illegal open-pit mining operation in Tulunan after residents tipped off officials about unauthorized gold and copper extraction.
โPolitics Will Pass, But We Remain Neighborsโ: BARMM Leaders Urge Calm as Social Media Clashes Intensify Ahead of Elections
Maguindanao del Sur Vice Gov. Marshall Sinsuat and Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Raida Tomawis-Sinsuat appealed for calm and unity as heated political clashes intensify on Facebook ahead of the BARMM parliamentary elections.
Medical Mission Benefits Nearly 500 Boys Receive Free Circumcision, Medical Care in Remote BARMM Villages
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys from poor Moro and indigenous families, while hundreds of residents also received free eye checkups and medical consultations through a joint outreach led by BARMM…
From a Remote Village to College Graduation: How One Scholar in South Cotabato Is Defying the Odds
Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college as an impossible dream. Today, he is preparing to graduate with the help of an educational assistance program that eased his familyโs burdens and gave…
A Database System in Bangsamoro Tries to Bring Order to Aid โ and Accountability to Government
A new digital registry in Bangsamoro aims to fix long-standing gaps in aid delivery. It could reshape how government earns public trust.
10 Kilos of Shabu Worth P68 Million Seized at Checkpoint in Pagadian City
A routine checkpoint in Pagadian City led to the seizure of 10 kilos of shabu worth P68 million hidden in a tricycle and the arrest of a Cotabato City resident.
Cagayan de Oro Fire Claims Life of Man Who Tried to Save His House
An elderly man died after reentering his burning home in Cagayan de Oro to save belongings, as a fast-moving fire damaged six houses, officials said.
Cops Nabbed in Misamis Oriental Mining Bust
Six suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in Opol, Misamis Oriental, after authorities intercepted suspected illegally sourced mineral ores and mining equipment at a checkpoint.
Housing Woes in Bangsamoro Highlight Urgent Need for Global Support
Facing a housing shortage affecting nearly 300,000 families, the Bangsamoro government is seeking foreign partners to expand shelter programs tied to peacebuilding and development.
Marawi Extends Its Academic Reach: How MSU and Lanao del Sur Are Helping Bring Legal Education to Tawi-Tawi
A new College of Law building in MSU-Tawi-Tawi highlights a growing partnership between MSU Main in Marawi and the Lanao del Sur provincial governmentโan alliance using education to widen access, strengthen institutions and advance regional development across Bangsamoro.
