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Security forces tighten grip ahead of BARMM's 1st Parliamentary elections
- Apr 18, 2026
- Al Iskandar
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According to a Philstar report on Friday, April 17, law enforcement and military units have begun intensifying security operations across identified hotspots throughout the region.The Armed Forces of the Philippines, through units of the 6th Infantry Division, has elevated its alert posture and is working in close coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) to secure communities...
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UBJP official hits back at disinformation on Party policy
- Apr 18, 2026
- Taher G. Solaiman
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In a statement, Abas asserted that the MILF’s standing policy is clear: there is only one recognized political party, the UBJP, in accordance with directives from leader Al Haj Murad Ebrahim. He stressed that claims to the contrary directly contradict the organization’s official position. He further emphasized that UBJP officials and spokespersons have repeatedly clarified the truth on...
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MBHTE assures athletes of better conditions at BARMM meet
- Apr 13, 2026
- Taher G. Solaiman
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Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal made the assurance Sunday after participants to the BARMM Athletic Association Meet 2026 complained about water shortages and poor billeting conditions in Parang town."We are working around the clock with our partners to provide a conducive environment for all," Iqbal said.He said the welfare of student-athletes, teachers, and parents is the ministry's top...
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BARMMAA 2026 opens with grand parade; competitions begin Monday
- Apr 12, 2026
- Muhammad Musa
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The event, held at Parang Central Elementary School, featured a colorful Parade of Athletes involving delegations from the region’s 10 Schools Division Offices (SDOs). Organizers estimated the total number of delegates — including athletes, coaches, officials, and education leaders — at around 7,000.The annual meet was organized by the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE)...
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WAAG-PH affirms support for MILF leadership, UBJP as sole political party
- Apr 6, 2026
- Taher G. Solaiman
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In the statement dated April 3, 2026, and signed by WAAG-PH President Camarodin Abdulbayan, the organization addressed circulating reports about alleged pronouncements by some ulama (Islamic scholars) concerning the MILF. WAAG-PH clarified that it fully backs the current MILF leadership and rejects any attempts to form or support other political parties outside the UBJP.Key points from the...
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