MAGUINDANAO (September 8) — The Armed Forces of the Philippines have been instructed by Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. to guarantee the safety and integrity of the October Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. During a command conference at the Army's 6ID headquarters in Maguindanao del Norte on Saturday, Teodoro gave the order to Maj. Gen. Donald Gumiran, the … [Read more...] about Teodoro instructed AFP to guarantee security and integrity of BARMM elections
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Local groups want October BARMM polls fair and peaceful
COTABATO CITY (August 30) — In order to secure a peaceful and honest Bangsamoro legislative elections in October, local officials in Cotabato City and neighboring towns in Maguindanao del Norte pledged to assist the police, military, and the Commission on Elections. Local leaders, including Bruce Matabalao of Cotabato City, told reporters on Wednesday, August 27, that they … [Read more...] about Local groups want October BARMM polls fair and peaceful
Cotabato residents surrendered more rifles and bombs
COTABATO CITY (August 24) — On Thursday, August 21, residents of remote towns in Cotabato, which were previously the site of fatal conflicts between state security forces and Moro secessionist rebels, turned over 22 additional rifles and big homemade bombs to the Army. The Army’s 34th Infantry Battalion is currently in possession of the cache, which includes M16 and M14 … [Read more...] about Cotabato residents surrendered more rifles and bombs
DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
DAVAO CITY (May 7) – The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has implemented heightened security measures across voting centers in the city’s three districts for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. According to the DCPO, 2,007 police personnel have been deployed throughout Davao City, with 534 of them assigned specifically to guard voting centers located in schools. DCPO … [Read more...] about DCPO tightens security at voting centers ahead of 2025 Midterm Elections
GPH-MILF peace panels lead dialogue, pledge signing to support peaceful midterm elections
CAMP LUCERO, CARMEN, NORTH COTABATO (May 5) — Base commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed a Pledge of Commitment on April 30, affirming their support for the peaceful, orderly, and credible conduct of the upcoming midterm elections. The signing followed a peace dialogue organized by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and … [Read more...] about GPH-MILF peace panels lead dialogue, pledge signing to support peaceful midterm elections
