COTABATO CITY — A member of the Barangay Peace Keeping Action Team was killed and five others were injured in a violent clash during the filing of candidacy for vice mayor on Tuesday in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur. The incident involved gunfire and stone-throwing following an attempt by a wanted individual with multiple legal cases to file his Certificate of Candidacy … [Read more...] about One killed, five Injured in during riot on the last day of COC Filing in Maguindanao Sur
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BARMM police tightens security ahead of COC filing
COTABATO CITY – The Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR) has rolled out enhanced security measures, deploying 4,888 police personnel to ensure a safe and orderly filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the 2025 midterm elections from Oct. 1 to 8. “This is to ensure the safety of every Bangsamoro citizen, particularly the aspiring … [Read more...] about BARMM police tightens security ahead of COC filing
Lanao Sur agricultural cooperatives receive P14.4 million in digital farm equipment
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro Government has distributed P14.4 million worth of post-harvest facilities to agricultural cooperatives in Lanao del Sur. The distribution took place on Saturday and is part of the government's initiative to support local farmers. The funding for this digital farming equipment comes from the 2023 Transitional Development Impact Fund (TDIF). In a … [Read more...] about Lanao Sur agricultural cooperatives receive P14.4 million in digital farm equipment
Parliament member calls for postponement of first regional parliamentary elections in BARMM
DAVAO CITY --- Michael Midtimbang, a member of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), has proposed postponing the first-ever regional parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), scheduled for next year. Midtimbang, who represents Maguindanao del Sur, made the call during a press briefing on Monday, emphasizing the need for … [Read more...] about Parliament member calls for postponement of first regional parliamentary elections in BARMM
Village Councilor and Indigenous Leader Killed in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY ---Police are actively searching for the gunman who fatally shot a village councilor and indigenous peoples (IP) leader during a wedding ceremony in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, on Tuesday night. Leticia Datuwata, supreme tribal head of Timuay Justice and Governance, identified the victim as Elvin Moires, a councilman from Barangay Bongo in South Upi. … [Read more...] about Village Councilor and Indigenous Leader Killed in Maguindanao del Sur