Tag: Cotabato City

  • Cotabato City’s Election Commission Initiates ‘Operation Baklas’ to Clear Unauthorized Campaign Posters

    In Cotabato City, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has launched a campaign to enforce election regulations by ordering the removal of campaign posters placed in unauthorized locations. This initiative, dubbed ‘Operation Baklas,’ began on February 11, 2025, targeting materials from national, local, and party-list candidates that are displayed outside designated areas. Acting city election officer…

  • Cotabato City’s Comelec Launches ‘Operation Baklas’ to Clear Unauthorized Campaign Posters

    In Cotabato City, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a directive for all national candidates and party-list groups to remove their campaign posters from areas not designated for such purposes. This order was announced on Monday, February 10, 2025, by Dindo Maglasang, the acting city election officer, who emphasized the need to adhere to…

  • Cotabato City Grieves Loss of Esteemed Councilor Dr. Danda Juanday

    Cotabato City is enveloped in sorrow following the passing of its dedicated councilor, Dr. Danda Juanday, at the age of 74 on Sunday. The city’s mayor, Mohammad Ali Matabalao, announced that the Philippine flag at city hall would be lowered to half-mast in tribute to Juanday’s significant contributions and his previous role as city administrator.…

  • Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali Matabalao Denies Plunder Allegations, Claims Political Motive

    Cotabato City Mayor Mohammad Ali Matabalao has publicly declared his innocence in response to plunder charges filed against him by six city councilors. Speaking at a press conference on January 23, 2025, Matabalao firmly stated his intention to clear his name, suggesting that the timing of the accusations, coinciding with his reelection campaign for the…

  • Government Employee Detained in Cotabato City for Breaching Election Gun Ban

    In a significant enforcement action, police in Cotabato City apprehended a government worker early Sunday morning for flouting the election gun ban. The arrest occurred after authorities found a pistol in the employee’s van during a routine checkpoint inspection. The individual, Saud Guidali from Barangay Bulalo, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, became the first person…

  • Deadly Ambush in Cotabato City Claims Life of MILF Member

    In a shocking incident in Cotabato City, a member of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was fatally shot, and four others, including two MILF commanders, were injured in an ambush on Wednesday afternoon. The attack took place at the intersection of Sinsuat and Gov. Gutierrez Avenues, as reported by Capt. Teofisto Ferrer Jr., the…

  • Cotabato City Couple Nabbed in Major Drug Bust, P3.4 Million Shabu Seized

    In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, a couple was apprehended in Cotabato City following a meticulously planned buy-bust operation. The operation, which took place in Barangay Poblacion 5 at around 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, resulted in the seizure of approximately 500 grams of suspected shabu, valued at PHP3.4 million on the street. The Philippine…

  • BARMM Chief Enacts Historic Legislation for Indigenous Rights

    In a significant move for indigenous rights, BARMM Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim signed the Bangsamoro Indigenous Peoples’ Act of 2024 into law on December 11, 2024, in Cotabato City. This act, known as Bangsamoro Autonomy Act No. 64, was passed unanimously by the Bangsamoro Parliament with a full endorsement of 63 votes. The legislation…

  • Manhunt Launched for Suspects in Fatal Shooting of Police Officer at Cotabato Mall

    In a shocking incident at a Cotabato City mall, authorities are actively searching for two individuals suspected of the brutal murder of an off-duty police officer. The attack occurred in the mall’s parking lot on Sunday evening, December 1, 2024, where Master Sgt. John Manuel Bongcawil was spending time with his family. Around 7 p.m.,…