COTABATO CITY – The police in Maguindanao province will establish a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) following the tragic killing of a candidate for municipal councilor in the upcoming 2025 elections, confirmed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The victim, identified as Toto Gogo Kensa, 45, was riding a motorcycle with his wife, Bai Norhaiya, from Shariff … [Read more...] about Council candidate fatally shot dead in Maguindanao
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15 Killed, One wounded in Maguindanao del Norte encounter
DAVAO CITY — The Western Mindanao Command confirmed today that seven individuals were killed in a clash that occurred on Friday, October 19 in the waters off Barangay Tagudtungan, Bongo Island, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. Reports indicate that the confrontation involved the group led by Barangay Captain Tamano Argasi and factions led by Commander Paradise and Commander … [Read more...] about 15 Killed, One wounded in Maguindanao del Norte encounter
BARMM housing project brings hope to to the homesless in Maguindanao del Norte
The Ministry of Human Settlements and Development (MHSD) awards a total of 50 housing units with land development improvement to qualified Bangsamoro families in Brgy. Nabalawag, Barira, Maguindanao del Norte, on October 10, 2024. (Photo courtesy of MHSD) DAVAO CITY --- Some 50 homeless families in Barangay Nabalawag, Barira town in Maguindanao del Norte find new hope in … [Read more...] about BARMM housing project brings hope to to the homesless in Maguindanao del Norte
Lagdameo and Tamayo deny misappropriation of Bangsamoro funds
DAVAO CITY — Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr. and South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. have firmly denied accusations alleging the misappropriation of funds intended for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and claims of political coercion. In a joint statement, Lagdameo and Tamayo labeled the allegations as … [Read more...] about Lagdameo and Tamayo deny misappropriation of Bangsamoro funds
Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
DAVAO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim has strongly denied allegations of corruption under his leadership, stating, “There was no money involved, and there was no pressure from the Palace; it was all negotiation until we reached an agreement.” Ebrahim responded to claims that the Palace pressured him into forming a coalition between the United Bangsamoro Justice … [Read more...] about Bangsamoro Chief Minister denies corruption amid Palace pressure allegations
