Five Bangsamoro governors back Chief Minister Macacua’s leadership amid postponed BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Efforts to promote political unity in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in…
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.
Investor confidence rises as Cotabato City records major decline in crime
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Local business leaders are upbeat about Cotabato City’s improving investment climate…
Cotabato Province Distributes 100 New Toyota Lite Ace Rescue Vehicles to Barangays
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato – The Cotabato provincial government distributed 100 brand-new Toyota Lite Ace rescue vehicles…
37 poor residents in newly created Bangsamoro town undergo free eye surgeries
COTABATO CITY – Thirty-seven indigent residents of the newly established municipality of Nabalawag in the…
Over 400 residents join SMI-backed feeding program in Tampakan
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines – More than 400 residents of Barangay Liberty in Tampakan, South Cotabato…
29 BARMM towns submerged as Ligawasan Delta overflows, 97,000 residents affected
COTABATO CITY – September 25, 2025 — At least 29 towns in the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
86 villagers get free eye surgery in Tawi-Tawi medical mission
COTABATO CITY – At least 86 marginalized residents from different barangays in Bongao and other…
Cotabato residents push BARMM parliament to pass Children’s Hospital bill
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Residents here are urging the Bangsamoro parliament to fast-track the passage…
2 miners drown, prompting crackdown on illegal gold mining in South Cotabato
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Authorities in Region 12 are ramping up their campaign against illegal…
Blaan leaders reaffirm support for Tampakan mining project
KORONADAL CITY – Blaan tribal leaders in South Cotabato have reiterated their commitment to honor…
Tribal leaders, execs back new watchdog group for Tampakan mining project
COTABATO CITY – Local officials, business groups, and Blaan tribal leaders have thrown their support…
Thousands join Eid’l Adha prayers in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Thousands of Muslims gathered early Friday, June 6, in various barangays…