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PNP: Local politics eyed as possible motive in Shariff Aguak mayor ambush

PNP: Local politics eyed as possible motive in Shariff Aguak mayor ambush

By Ian Laqui | January 27, 2026 - 1:53pm
Political tensions have emerged as the possible motive being explored by the Philippine National Police following the violent...
Nation
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SC upholds acquittal of Datu Akmad Ampatuan in murder case

SC upholds acquittal of Datu Akmad Ampatuan in murder case

By Ian Laqui | August 19, 2025 - 2:55pm
The Supreme Court has affirmed the acquittal of Datu Akmad "Tato" Ampatuan Sr., who was indicted for 58 counts of...
Headlines
fbtw
Sandiganbayan convicts Sajid Ampatuan: P393M in public funds embezzled

Sandiganbayan convicts Sajid Ampatuan: P393M in public funds embezzled

By Ian Laqui | October 21, 2024 - 5:02pm
The Sandiganbayan has convicted former Maguindanao Governor Sajid Ampatuan of graft and malversation of public funds.
Headlines
fbtw

Suspect in slay of Ampatuan cop chief, escort falls

By John Unson | May 31, 2024 - 12:00am
A suspect in the killing of the police chief of Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur in August 2022 has been arrested.
Nation
fbtw
4 more dead in another Moro vs Moro gunfight in Maguindanao del Sur

4 more dead in another Moro vs Moro gunfight in Maguindanao del Sur

By John Unson | December 26, 2023 - 4:37pm
Four more members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front were killed in another gunfight with companions in the same group in...
Nation
fbtw

Ampatuan gets 28 years over ‘fictitious’ food deal

By Elizabeth Marcelo | May 9, 2023 - 12:00am
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Maguindanao governor Sajid Ampatuan to up to 28 years in prison in connection with the allegedly fictitious purchase of food supplies worth P16.3 million in 2009.
Nation
fbtw
Solon sa BARMM officials: Suspects sa Ampatuan COP ambush-slay, arestuhin

Solon sa BARMM officials: Suspects sa Ampatuan COP ambush-slay, arestuhin

By Joy Cantos | September 4, 2022 - 12:00am
Hinamon kahapon ni Lone District Sta. Rosa City, Laguna Rep. Dan Fernandez ang mga opisyal ng Bangsa­moro Autonomous Region...
Probinsiya
fbtw
Ambush on arrest team leaves Maguindanao town cop chief, 1 other dead

Ambush on arrest team leaves Maguindanao town cop chief, 1 other dead

By John Unson | August 30, 2022 - 1:57pm
Local officials said the shooters were relatives of Kamir Kambal, who is wanted for robbery and intimidation of persons and...
Nation
fbtw

Ampatuan trim

By Joseph T. Gonzales | June 13, 2021 - 12:00am
It turns out we not only have to be afraid of massacres happening in Ampatuan, but recently, we found out we also have to hold on to our coiffed hairstyles.
Freeman Opinion
fbtw
Kahit 11 taon na, 80 pang Maguindanao massacre suspects 'hindi mahagilap'

Kahit 11 taon na, 80 pang Maguindanao massacre suspects 'hindi mahagilap'

November 23, 2020 - 5:41pm
Patuloy pa ring tinutugis nina PNP chief Debold Sinas ang sanlaksang akusadong hindi napapanagot sa madugong Maguindanao Massacre...
Bansa
fbtw
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