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COTABATO CITY – Top military officials in Mindanao have thrown their support behind newly appointed Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua, assuring their commitment to his peace and development agenda for the region’s diverse communities. Army Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), announced their support duringContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY – Tensions and fear gripped Barangay Malingao in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, after armed men torched a health center and seven homes on Monday—just days after terrorizing the community with gunfire, forcing residents to flee. Local officials reported that more than 200 villagers abandoned their homes twoContinue 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
The local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, is on high alert following Monday’s rainfall, which has heightened concerns about a possible lahar flow from Mt. Kanlaon. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents. Proactive Measures in Place Rainfall has raised the risk of lahar—aContinue Reading
Amid a sweeping cyberattack on telecommunications networks, U.S. officials are urging smartphone users to avoid traditional text messaging and switch to encrypted apps like Signal or WhatsApp to ensure secure communication. Dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” the cyber campaign is believed to be orchestrated by Chinese hackers, according to the FBI andContinue Reading
The search for American YouTuber Elliot Eastman, abducted over a month ago from a remote Philippine town, continues amid mounting challenges. Authorities remain hopeful that Eastman, who was kidnapped from his wife’s home in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, on October 17, is still alive. Local media outlet Bilyonaryo News Channel, citingContinue Reading
In a bold and coordinated strike, police forces across 10 countries have dismantled what is believed to be the world’s largest piracy network, dealing a major blow to digital piracy. Dubbed Operation Takendown, the massive effort spanned the UK, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and Romania.Continue Reading
