The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has allotted 4.85 million pesos for the residents affected by the ongoing armed conflict in Maguindanao, according to Malacanang. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said 2,090 affected families or 10,450 individuals from seven barangays in Datu Salibo in Maguindanao are currently housed in six evacuation centers. More people are being displaced as the Philippine army continued to fight the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The all-out operation […]
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Maguindanao Governor believes Usman still in the province
The governor of Maguindanao, Esmael Mangudadatu strongly believes that the terrorist Basit Usman is still in Maguindanao, further adding that the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) should offer assistance to the government as they have intimate knowledge of the terrain.
More troops sent to Maguindanao
As the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) start its all-out offensive against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), more troops were sent to Maguindanao.
Palace says Mamasapano incident will ‘make country stronger’
MANILA, PIA- Malacañang said it believes that once the truth regarding the bloody Mamasapano clash is brought to light, the country’s wounds would start to heal, and that overcoming the challenges created by the tragedy would make the country stronger. In a telephone interview yesterday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. was asked to comment on the mounting calls from different sectors for the resignation of President Benigno S. Aquino III. Coloma explained that in a […]
Families evacuate after armed encounter in Maguindanao
In Mamasapano, Maguindanao, more than 600 families flee after the armed conflict between the Philippine National Police – Special Action Force, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters erupted.
Agila Probinsya – Gen. Catapang, bumisita sa mga sundalo sa Maguindanao
Bumisita si AFP Chief of Staff, Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang ang Sixth Infabtry Division sa Maguindanao para sa isang “closed-door conference”.
17 breakaway rebels killed in clashes with soldiers in Maguindanao
The Philippine Army reported 17 BIFF rebels killed in a military encounter in Maguindanao.
2 Moderate Quakes Jolt Mindanao
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said that two moderate earthquakes hit Maguindanao, with the first earthquake having a magnitude of 3.5 occurred at 12:59 AM and the second having a magnitude of 3.9 occurred at 6:50 AM. There’s no report of damage and casualties. There are no expected aftershocks.
