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Higaonon youth leader turns discrimination into service for her community
Higaonon youth leader Ahezel Llanes drives education and healthcare outreach for Indigenous children in remote communities across Iligan City.
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Marawi City News: The Heart of the Bangsamoro Get the most reliable Marawi City news, tracking the ongoing transformation of the Philippines’ only Islamic City. As we move through 2026, our coverage shifts from infrastructure milestones to the revitalization of Meranaw culture and local commerce. We provide essential updates on the Marawi Compensation Board (MCB) claims, the integration of Marawi into the BARMM's regional economy, and the progress of the Marawi Rehabilitation Program. Beyond politics, we spotlight the city's unique cultural journey, including local ordinances on modesty and cultural sensitivity, the revival of traditional weaving, and the growing tourism around Lake Lanao. From security updates by the 103rd "Haribon" Brigade to the bustling return of the Grand Padian Market, we bring you the stories of a city reclaiming its place as Northern Mindanao’s premier cultural and academic hub.
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Marawi siege victims can track compensation claims online
Marawi siege victims can now track compensation claims and check missing documents through MCB’s new EU-funded digital processing system.
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Nine years after Marawi siege, families still await full recovery
Nine years after the 2017 siege, Marawi City marks its 9th liberation anniversary with signs of economic progress, even as affected families continue waiting for complete housing and livelihood restoration.
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Marawi marks 9th liberation anniversary, renews call for lasting peace and rehabilitation
Marawi City marked its 9th liberation anniversary at Kampo Ranao, renewing commitments to complete rehabilitation, process compensation claims, and expand livelihoods.
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PSA urged to show how better data will guide local spending
The Philippine Statistics Authority expands its subnational economic surveys and data integration efforts as Lanao del Sur posts a ₱80.78-billion GDP, emphasizing the need for local government units to translate statistical growth into targeted anti-poverty programs.
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Adiong sues 18 ex-marines over kickback claims
Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has filed libel and cyber libel complaints against 18 former Marines at the Marawi City Prosecutor's Office. The complaints respond to allegations linking the lawmaker to an alleged flood control kickback scheme, which Adiong has dismissed as a baseless public relations stunt.
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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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Barmm bets push jobs, culture, women’s rights
BARMM candidates emphasize food security in Lanao del Sur’s agricultural districts, cultural education in schools, and women’s welfare as the historic parliamentary election filing period concludes.
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Tight security marks Barmm poll filing
As BARMM election filing begins in Marawi, officials monitor security and political stability to protect vital trade routes and investment flows throughout the Northern Mindanao corridor.
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Barmm polls finally begin after delay
Candidates have begun filing COCs for the BARMM parliamentary elections in Marawi, marking a historic step toward the September 14 polls amid shifting political alliances.
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Solar power boosts healthcare in Lanao Sur
Four Lanao del Sur hospitals adopt hybrid solar power through the UNDP-led RE3ACHS project, ensuring uninterrupted life-saving medical services and reducing high fuel costs.
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Hostage taker killed, 6-year-old girl rescued in Marawi
A six-year-old girl was rescued, and her captor killed, following a tense hostage situation in Barangay Sabala Manao Proper on Sunday morning, December 21.
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