A deadly shooting in Cotabato left 3 dead and 15 wounded hours before BARMM voters went to the polls for the region’s first parliamentary election. Read more »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. Read more »
The PNP is reviewing the SIM Registration Act as authorities consider stricter rules on SIM registration, transfers, monitoring, and cybercrime prevention. Read more »
The SIM Card Registration Act was supposed to make it harder for criminals to hide behind anonymous mobile numbers. Four years after the law was signed, however, the PNP-ACG says SIM cards remain at the center of almost all cybercrime cases. Read more »
A new training facility in Pagadian City is set to expand specialized counterterrorism instruction for Philippine law enforcement personnel. Read more »
Leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have been encouraged to prioritize employment, education, and poverty reduction while maximizing the region's natural resources to improve the lives of Bangsamoro communities. Read more »
