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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
Taliban ambassador to Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, issued a chilling response to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s recent threats. While emphasizing the group’s preference for peaceful dialogue, Shaheen delivered a stark reminder of the Taliban’s decades-long resilience against foreign forces, hinting at their readiness to resist any new pressure. “In the faceContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow over the celebrations. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has calledContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense exchange of gunfire. Brig. Gen. Alvin Luzon, commander of theContinue Reading
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
