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
Mindanao Politics
4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
BUTUAN CITY – Four incumbent governors in the Caraga Region have officially filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs), seeking re-election in the May 2025 midterm elections. In Agusan del Norte, Governor Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante filed her COC on Tuesday, aiming for a second term. Similarly, Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago Cane Jr. has filed for re-election … [Read more...] about 4 Caraga governors seek reelection in 2025 polls
2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The two sitting congressmen of this city, along with four other candidates, have filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for the mayoral race in the 2025 midterm elections. John Christian Babiera, the city’s election officer, confirmed Wednesday that the candidates include 1st District Rep. Khymer Olaso, 2nd District Rep. Jose Manuel Dalipe, former … [Read more...] about 2 congressmen, 4 others to vie for Zamboanga City mayoralty
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
