Tag: Maguindanao Sur

  • Fatal Shootout During Drug Raid in Maguindanao Sur: Operator Killed, Two Arrested

    In a dramatic turn of events during a drug bust in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, a suspected drug den operator was killed, and two others were apprehended on Thursday afternoon. The operation, led by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), unfolded in Barangay Siling, resulting in a tense confrontation between law enforcement and the suspects.…

  • Residents of Maguindanao Sur Hand Over 20 Unlicensed Rifles to Military

    In a significant move towards peace and security, residents of Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 20 unlicensed M14 rifles to the military on Friday. The handover was officiated by Mayor Suharto Al Wali Mangudadatu, who presented the firearms to Col. Edgar Catu, the commander of the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade, at…

  • BARMM Initiates PHP32.6 Million School Construction in Maguindanao Sur

    In a significant move to bolster educational infrastructure, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has commenced the construction of school buildings and facilities valued at PHP32.6 million in Maguindanao Sur. The groundbreaking ceremony, held on February 5, 2025, in Maguindanao del Norte, marks a pivotal step in enhancing educational opportunities within the region.…

  • Tragic Plane Crash in Maguindanao Sur Claims Four Lives

    In a devastating incident, a private plane crashed in a rice field in Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur, resulting in the death of all four passengers on board. The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon, and the victims were described as Caucasian-looking men. The aircraft, identified as a Beechcraft King Air 300 with registration number N349CA, was…

  • Mass Arrests and Firearm Seizure in Maguindanao Sur Amid Clan Conflict

    In a significant crackdown on clan warfare, security forces in Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur, arrested 47 individuals and confiscated 61 high-powered firearms on Friday. The operation targeted two feuding Moro families embroiled in a long-standing feud known as ‘rido.’ The seized weapons included an array of firearms such as assault rifles, handguns, rifle grenades, hand…