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DAVAO CITY – The Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) condemned the attack against two municipal mayors of the province of Basilan on Monday (Dec. 6). “We appeal to the security sector, the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines, to conduct a thorough investigation on this matter and to ensure the safety of all our people,” said BARMM Chief Minister Ahod B. Ebrahim in a statement. Akbar mayor Alih Awal Sali and Al-Barka mayor Darussalam Saguindilan Lajid were shot by four suspects who were on motorcycles in Seaside, Brgy. Baliwasan, Zamboanga City at 8:31 am Monday (Dec. 6). Lajid and his driver and security, Barad Nuruddin, died while Sali was wounded. “Not only is this an attack against the people of Basilan, but an attack on the democratic principles and values of the entire Bangsamoro people,” Ebrahim added. “To the family of Mayor Sali, we are praying for his speedy recovery. To the family of Mayor Lajid and Mr. Nuruddin, we extend our deepest and sincerest condolences. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raj’un,” he said. Ebrahim also called for “sobriety and patience.” “Let us exercise restraint while the investigation is ongoing. These perpetrators shall answer to justice, In shaa Allah,” he added.

DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao – Police are trying to pursue two “persons of interest” linked to the shooting of a widow and her son in Talayan, Maguindanao on Sunday.

DAVAO CITY — A 24/7 COVID-19 clinic is now ready to provide services for patients with COVID-realated concerns free of charge.

A Basilan mayor and a security escort were killed while another mayor was wounded in what is suspected to be a politically motivated gun attack near a private port in Zamboanga city at around 8:30 Monday morning.

DAVAO CITY – A colony of approximately 50,000 flying foxes was discovered by a team of the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Midsayap in a village in the municipality of Banisilan, Province of Cotabato.

Reflecting on the country’s recent 7.1% 3rd quarter growth, ideas urgently consolidate on how to make the Mindanao economy more resilient, or to keep growing despite climate and health related disruptions.

DAVAO CITY — The Public Safety and Security Command Center (PSSCC), will conduct a Simulation Excercise (SIMEX) to strengthen the city’s counter-terrorism strategy on Saturday, December 4 at the SM Lanang Premier.

CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao – Military forces in this province are bracing for possible retaliatory attacks from the Daulah Islamiya (DI) terrorist group following the death of the group’s leader in Mamasapano town.

Rains ushered in the start of the Christmas season in Zamboanga City through the traditional switch-on ceremony of the Zamboanga City Hall Thursday, December 2.

DAVAO CITY – Two men survived after their fishing boat’s engine exploded in Mati City on Thursday, December 2. In a statement from the City Information Office of Mati, the fishermen were identified as John Mark Mamintong, 25, and Ceasar Alterado, 40, who are both from General Santos City.

ILIGAN CITY — National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) in its facebook account announced that its Tower #65 of the Agus 2-Kibawe 138kV line in Maguing, Lanao del Sur was bombed Thursday, December 2.

President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Zamboanga City on Thursday, December 2, to lead in the simultaneous inauguration of 143 social and tourism projects all over the country.

DAVAO CITY — The tallest Christmas tree in the Philippines was illuminated on Wednesday night. December 1 in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

DAVAO CITY — A water cannon salute welcomed on Wednesday afternoon (Dec. 1) the arrival of Scoot, the low-cost arm of Singapore Airlines, in Davao City.

DAVAO CITY – The City Government of Davao recorded a total of 51,500 individuals vaccinated against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) for the first two days of the three-Day National Vaccination Days from November 29 to December 1, according to Davao City COVID-19 Task Force.

Despite throngs of people who trooped to the vaccination sites on Monday, November 29, Zamboanga City health records registered a shortfall in the number of residents targeted for the Bayanihan Bakunahan activity.

DAVAO CITY – A total of 93,874 residents in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) were vaccinated on the first day of the nationwide ‘Bayanihan, Bakunahan’ drive against Covid-19.

COTABATO CITY — Members of the United Nations (UN) Country Team in the Philippines, led by Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez, came to Cotabato City Monday, Nov. 29 to support the three-day National COVID-19 Vaccination Days campaign in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).