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Cotabato City, Philippines—In 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 region’s ongoing disarmament campaign. This initiative, part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program, complements the government’s broader peace process in Mindanao, fostering hope for a safer and moreContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — 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 City—a final actContinue Reading
The Bangsamoro government is doubling down on its commitment to improve worker welfare and eradicate child labor across its cities and provinces, regional officials announced on Saturday, February 1. This year, the autonomous region is set to roll out intensified programs. These programs aims to safeguard the rights of workersContinue Reading
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay – A joint operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Zamboanga Sibugay and the local police force led to the dismantling of a notorious drug den and the arrest of three suspects in Barangay Sanito, Ipil town, on Thursday. The operation marks a crucial stepContinue Reading
