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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 Army’s 6thContinue Reading
The Army collected 20 combat weapons on January 18, surrendered by Moro villagers in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte. The disarmament supports the Mindanao peace process under the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Program. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, 6th Infantry Division commander, announced the handover during a January 20 pressContinue 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
TikTok’s threat to “go dark” on Sunday has sent shockwaves through the tech world and raised a pivotal question: is banning the app a boost or a blow to business interest? As the clock ticks down, the short-form video platform’s ultimatum—spurred by a Supreme Court ruling and lack of assurancesContinue Reading
At least 72 senior citizens from various barangays in Cotabato City received free reading glasses through the Sagip Paningin Para Kay Lolo at Lola Program, a joint initiative of the Bangsamoro government’s social services ministry and Glang Eye Care Clinic. The outreach, conducted last week, aligns with the Bangsamoro AutonomousContinue Reading
Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region celebrated the relocation of the Basilan office of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) to Lamitan City. Lamitan City, home to 45 barangays, is emerging as Basilan’s new investment hub, alongside its 11 towns and Isabela City. The transfer of the office from IsabelaContinue Reading
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the government’s ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th ID, announced the new assignments on Friday, January 17. TheContinue Reading
