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ZAMBOANGA CITY: Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) chief minister Ahod Ebrahim has asked his Cabinet ministers, including heads of offices, to submit their courtesy resignations.
12 ASG members surrender in Basilan - Twelve Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) members surrendered to authorities in Basilan province, attributed to the continuous campaign of the provincial government and military operations. The surrender follows the death of ASG bomb maker Mundi Sawadjaan in an encounter with government troops. With the ASG's strength waning, authorities are hopeful that Basilan will soon be declared ASG-free. Commendations were given to the military for their efforts in maintaining peace and order in the region. (SunStar Zamboanga)
KOTA KINABALU: A key Abu Sayyaf bomb maker, who was on the Eastern Sabah Security Command’s (Esscom) wanted list and linked to several kidnap cases in Sabah waters, was killed by Philippine security forces, according to sources.
THE advocacy and humanitarian arm of the Philippine Catholic Church has appealed for security and safety for Christian gatherings in the wake of a bombing incid
MANILA, Philippines: Terrorist group IS (Islamic State) is behind the bombing at the Mindanao State University gym which killed four people and injured scores during a Catholic service on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Monday.