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LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Four Philippine Army soldiers were killed, while another was wounded, in an ambush carried out by militants of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group (DI-MG) on Friday in Barangay Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte. The Philippine Army said the soldiers were traveling in a private vehicle whileContinue Reading
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the required permits, police said. The arrest was carried out by joint operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and theContinue Reading
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the town’s calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration carries a deeper political and historical weight. It marks not only the founding anniversary of Tungawan but also a decisive break from nearly three decadesContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — Upland communities in South Cotabato and nearby General Santos City have successfully grown nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees over the past four years, a reforestation effort that environmental advocates say should be replicated across Central Mindanao. Environmentalists and religious leaders from Muslim and Christian groups inContinue Reading
The fatal shooting of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer along a busy highway in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay has raised alarm among residents and security forces. Here’s what we know so far. Who was the victim? The victim was Lt. (junior grade) Glennick S. Ytang, station commander of the PhilippineContinue Reading
The filing of House Bill No. 7071, which proposes the establishment of a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine, has renewed public discussion on healthcare access, and medical education. Authored by Congresswoman Dr. Marly Hofer-Hasim, a physician-legislator, the bill seeks to open medical education opportunities for local students and, in theContinue Reading
The Bangsamoro Parliament approved before dawn on Tuesday a bill reconfiguring the 32 parliamentary districts in the autonomous region, clearing a major legal hurdle ahead of its first-ever elections. The measure, Parliament Bill 415, was passed on third and final reading after a marathon session that ended past midnight onContinue Reading
