CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao — Military authorities in Maguindanao and neighboring provinces have been placed on alert status since Sunday after the Islamic State-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) intensified its attacks against government forces and civilians. Aside from setting off a motorbike rigged with improvised bombs, the BIFF attacked government forces in the so-called “SPMS box” […]
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BARMM to reforest 10,000 hectares of land
DAVAO CITY —The Bangsamoro government on Saturday launched the Integrated Bangsamoro Greening Program (IBGP) involving 10,000 hectares of open and denuded on Saturday, November 23, at Camp Darapanan in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim spearheaded the launching which will be implemented the provinces of Maguindanao and Lanao Del Sur. The implementation […]
Islamic body issues ruling on BARMM family planning program
COTABATO CITY– Health programs for the Bangsamoro region are now in accordance with the teachings of Islam after an Islamic religious body issued “fatwa” (Islamic rulings) on reproductive health and family planning, including the expanded program on immunization. The “fatwa” were issued by the Regional Darul Ifta (RDI), highest Islamic religious policy- makers, and, the […]
BARMM sets up public assistance center
COTABATO CITY– The Bangsamoro constituents will now have easier access to the programs and services of the Bangsamoro Government following the launching of the Bangsamoro People’s Center on Friday, November 22, in the city. The center is part of the Ministry of Interior and Local Government’s (MILG-BARMM) initiatives in bringing the Bangsamoro Government closer to […]
317 BARMM enlisted personnel completes training
COTABATO CITY – A total of 317 enlisted personnel from the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) completed Friday, November 22, the 2nd Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) training at Camp Brigadier General Salipada K. Pendatun in Parang, Maguindanao. The trainees are composed […]
Several Cotabato City employees tested positive for drug use
COTABATO CITY – Some city government employees here have tested positive for drug use after a recent mandatory drug test conducted by anti-narcotics personnel, an official said. One of the regular employees who tested positive went on absence without official leave and later arrested during drug buy-bust operation by the city police. At least 10 other […]
BARMM to fast-track enactment of regional budget
Cotabato City— The Bangsamoro Government will fast-track the finalization and passage of the 2020 regional budget to avoid disruption in government operation. BARMM Spokesperson Naguib Sinarimbo said “the urgency of that is if we fail to make appointments and comply with the publication requirements of the positions within December, we will have a situation […]
BARMM chief minister Ebrahim reshuffles Cabinet
Cotabato City —A revamp in the Cabinet of Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim officially took effect Monday, November 11. Ebrahim initially made the announcement of minor changes in the setup of regional Cabinet officials in a meeting on November 4, 2019. In a cabinet meeting on Monday, Ebrahim said former Environment Minister Abdulraof Macacua will […]
Police probes ambush of Lanao del Sur Mayor
ILIGAN CITY —– The Special Investigation Task Group created to probe behind the ambush of Masiu, Lanao del Sur Mayor Nasser Pangandaman is now working to determine the motive behind the incident. The convoy of Pangandaman Jr. was ambushed by still unidentified armed men, around 10:00 am Sunday, November 10, in Barangay Gata, Buadipuso Buntong town. […]
2 Reds yield amid relief ops for NoCot quake victims
KIDAPAWAN CITY — At the height of relief operations for quake victims in North Cotabato, two combatants of the communist New People’s Army (NPA) voluntarily surrendered to the Army’s 7th Infantry Battalion in Matalam town on Thursday morning. The two, whose identities were withheld for security reasons, told the Army they decided to yield to follow […]
Breaking! Two Marawi rehab workers killed
ILIGAN CITY — Two construction workers died on the spot while one was wounded when they were shot by still unidentified suspects, at about 7:.am Thursday, November 7, at the national highway along Barangay Emmie Punud, Marawi City. Colonel Madzgani Mukaram, chief of Provincial Police Office in Lanao del Sur, identified the victims who succumbed […]
Fire gutted Ex-mayor’s ancestral home in Lanao
ILIGAN CITY —A fire of still unknown origin razed to the ground the 44-year-old ancestral house of former Bubong, Lanao del Sur Mayor, Haji Ali Munder, on Monday November 4 in Barangay Muntian, Bubong, Lanao de Sur. Senior Fire Officer 3 (SFO3) Zailon Sarip, chief of Bureau of Fire Protection, Lanao del Sur, said the […]
Strong tornado destroys Marawi City Hall
ILIGAN CITY —– A strong tornado destroyed the roof section of Marawi City Hall and some properties near Barangay Fort on Monday, November 4. Mayor Majul Gandamra was presiding the Monday meeting with department heads when they heard rumblings outside, recalled Jorome Maglahos, the executive assistant of the Mayor. City Hall staff ran to check […]