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With the May 7 COC filing deadline approaching, the UBJP’s accreditation remains unresolved, creating uncertainty for candidates and voters ahead of BARMM’s historic September parliamentary elections.
Brigadier General Siegfred Tubaldo succeeds Major General Michelle Anayron as 4ID commander, overseeing security operations across Northern Mindanao and Caraga following an emotional retirement ceremony.
Philippine Army's 1st Infantry Division links slain Maute members to the Munai ambush after recovering video evidence during a legitimate law enforcement operation in Marantao.
Two people were killed and two wounded in a brazen daytime shooting in Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt under "Oplan Shield."
Misamis Oriental officials probe the alleged use of provincial heavy equipment in illegal mining operations in Initao, following a site inspection by the Environment and Infrastructure committees.
Kauswagan LGU hosts the 2026 Agri-Aqua and Livestock Fair, featuring 13 barangays in a Bahay Kubo competition to promote sustainable farming and local economic growth.
Talaandig beauty queen Ross Lungayan finds strength in her heritage and running after facing online backlash following her historic Miss Laga Ta Bukidnon 2026 victory.
Ten DI-Maute fighters were killed in a joint Lanao del Sur operation on April 17, 2026, including suspects linked to the January ambush in Munai.
Joint forces arrested four Chinese nationals in Zamboanga and Sibugay for immigration violations, fraud, and smuggling exotic animals, marking a major inter-agency security crackdown.
Amai Manabilang leads a historic shift in Lanao del Sur, trading loose firearms for livelihood tools to break cycles of violence and foster lasting regional peace.