Zamboanga
Barmm polls set for Sept. 14, Comelec says
Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirms that no Supreme Court restraining order has been issued to halt regional voting setups across the Bangsamoro autonomous region.
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BARMM
A Stronger Bangsamoro. Welcome to the definitive source for BARMM news and in-depth reporting on the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. As the region celebrates its 7th Founding Anniversary in 2026, Mindanao Gold Star Daily tracks the final milestones of the transition period. We provide critical coverage of the September 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, the implementation of the record ₱114.7-billion General Appropriations Act (GAAB), and the landmark Transitional Justice and Reconciliation Act. From the "Mas Matatag na Bangsamoro" agenda and Shari'ah justice reforms to the complex Sulu transition process and infrastructure development in the island provinces, our "countryside journalism" keeps you informed on the journey toward lasting peace, accountability, and self-determination.
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P4.9b MBHTE funds under probe in BARMM
Bangsamoro lawmakers are investigating P4.9 billion in unreverted MBHTE funds and millions in unremitted GSIS contributions, potentially affecting benefits for 10,000 teachers and staff.
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Critics oppose moves that could delay BARMM polls
Opponents are demanding that Moro Islamic Liberation Front peace panel chairman Mohagher Iqbal drop a legal petition against the BARMM districting law, warning that the high-court challenge threatens to delay the region's historic first parliamentary elections.
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Macacua defends independent bid after suspension as BIAF Chief of Staff
Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua defended running as an independent in the Bangsamoro parliamentary elections after the MILF Central Committee suspended him as BIAF Chief of Staff.
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Marawi
600 Army cadets drill on Marawi lessons
Next-gen military commanders grill veteran officers on urban warfare strategies, troop morale, and civilian protection based on the Marawi Siege.
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Iqbal removal lawful, says Macacua
Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua asserts the removal of former Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal was lawful and necessary for BARMM stability.
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MILF, army unite against extremism in Munai town
In a historic security partnership, the MILF and the Philippine Army officially declared ISIS-affiliated groups unwelcome in Munai, Lanao del Norte.
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Mindanao
Turkish mission to feed 100k Mindanao families for Eid al-Adha
A Turkish-Filipino solidarity group is set to feed nearly 100,000 Mindanao families for Eid al-Adha through a massive meat distribution campaign.
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Mindanao
Lanao Sur towns yield 108 firearms for Barmm peace
Four municipalities in Lanao del Sur voluntarily surrendered 108 high- and low-powered loose firearms under the BARMM SALW Management Program.
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MBHTE controversy rooted in alleged corruption, says Macacua
Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua clarified that the MBHTE controversy stems from auditing irregularities and corruption allegations, framing the probe as his "final jihad" for accountability.
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Mindanao
Rare Tarsier rescued, released in Lanao Sur Forest
Environmental teams have successfully rescued and released a rare juvenile Mindanao tarsier into Lanao del Sur’s Piyapayungan Mountain Range, signaling hopeful biodiversity survival within the BARMM.
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Macacua asks Iqbal to step down over COA observations
Chief Minister Macacua has ordered BARMM Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal to resign over COA audit observations flagging ₱2.2 billion in questionable MBHTE transactions.
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