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23April

UBJP condemns spread of misinformation on social media

In a press release dated April 22, 2026, the UBJP said the disinformation campaign is unfolding at a critical juncture — as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and its institutions prepare for the historic first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The party warned that false and misleading information could sow division, erode public trust in government institutions, and...

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23April

MILF welcomes Sarmiento as new presidential peace adviser

MILF Peace Implementing Panel Chairman Mohagher Iqbal, in an official statement, said the MILF sees in Sarmiento's appointment "an opportunity for the substantial fulfillment of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) and building the foundations of peace in the Bangsamoro."Sarmiento, whose most recent government post was as Secretary of the Interior and Local Government (SILG)...

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18April

Security forces tighten grip ahead of BARMM's 1st Parliamentary elections

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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18April

UBJP official hits back at disinformation on Party policy

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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13April

MBHTE assures athletes of better conditions at BARMM meet

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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