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Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead
Police are investigating the motive behind the killing of Aniceto 'Boy' Rasalan, the executive secretary and spokesperson of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi
Cotabato City hospital gets BARMM funding for coronavirus testing
'We are dealing with an enemy that we cannot see with our naked eyes. Through our cooperation, understanding, and strong faith in Allah, we are confident that we will surpass this challenge,' says BARMM chief minister Ahod Ebrahim
Cotabato City on lockdown
Kidapawan City is also placed under community quarantine
At least 12 injured in Cotabato City grenade attack
(3rd UPDATE) 8 are soldiers and 4 are civilians, says Western Mindanao Command spokesman Major Arvin Encinas
IN PHOTOS: Damaged gov't facilities in Cotabato need rehab aid
Mayors of the affected local government units are asking for assistance to restore public facilities
Building back better: QC helps Cotabato assess damage after earthquakes
Instead of extending financial aid and relief goods, the Quezon City government conducts consultations and damage assessment in affected LGUs
3 dead, 2 missing in Cotabato City sea collision
Two motor bancas collide at Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City
BARMM human rights worker shot dead in Cotabato City
BARMM human rights investigator Archad Ayao is killed by a suspect riding a motorcycle
Sara Duterte, Cotabato City’s Cynthia Guiani forge alliance for 2019 elections
Two female mayors from Mindanao known for their strong personalities band together to ensure victory for their 2019 candidates
South Cotabato, Koronadal win first Batang Pinoy 2019 golds
South Cotabato's Grace Signacio and Rhyniyll Yvis Endaya, along with Koronadal City's Romee Jonathan Rioja and Justin Matthew Basadre rule the archery tournament
A tale of two cities: Why Catholics took opposing sides in Bangsamoro plebiscite
Catholic priests in Isabela City in Basilan used the pulpit to urge their flock to reject the new Bangsamoro region. It’s the opposite in Cotabato City, where the church played a critical role in the 'yes' victory.
Bangsamoro plebiscite: How Cotabato City was won
A well-organized grassroots campaign, coupled with support from Catholics and the national government, made the big win possible
Comelec settles 'discrepancies' in Cotabato City COC
The Commission on Elections completes the canvass of the Bangsamoro plebiscite results in Cotabato City after ironing out 'discrepancies'
Cities of Isabela, Cotabato: What you need to know about Bangsamoro's coveted areas
(UPDATED) Isabela City's decision to reject joining the BARMM prevails over the result in Basilan as inclusion will need the yes vote to win in both the city and the province
Children of Moro struggle come full circle in Bangsamoro plebiscite
'Alhamdullilah, the city is back,' says Mariam Mastura-Linsangan as Cotabato City voted to join the Bangsamoro region
Why Cotabato City ‘yes’ vote matters
It's a hard-won victory, and it reclaims 'lost territory'
Cotabato City votes to join BARMM | Midday wRap
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Cotabato City Mayor Guiani to protest unofficial plebiscite results
'It did not reflect the true will of the people,' says Mayor Cynthia Guiani Sayadi, adding that she will file a manifestation on the Certificate of Canvass discrepancies
Discrepancies in Cotabato City Bangsamoro plebiscite mere 'clerical errors'
Discrepancies in the Bangsamoro plebiscite documents from Cotabato City will be remedied by the board of canvassers, say Comelec officials
In astounding twist, Cotabato City votes to join BARMM
This means that the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao will be one city larger, if the Bangsamoro Organic Law is ratified
6,000 Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces keep watch of plebiscite in Cotabato
AFP 6th Infantry Division commander Major General Cirilito Sobejana says the presence of MILF soldiers was not a threat to the Bangsamoro vote
Bangsamoro plebiscite: Confrontation breaks out after polls close in Cotabato City
These confrontations underline how high-strung Cotabato City is because of the plebiscite
Teachers fail to show up at 24 Cotabato precincts, delaying voting
(3rd UPDATE) ARMM Comelec asks Comelec headquarters in Manila if voting time can be extended in Cotabato City
Grenade attack vs Cotabato City judge ‘personal’
Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde says the attack had 'nothing to do' with the plebiscite on the Bangsamoro Organic Law
Police find, defuse grenade near Cotabato City high school
Cotabato City cops are able to controllably detonate the bomb after clearing the area
Hand grenade thrown at judge's house in Cotabato City
Police say two men are considered as suspects. They were seen riding a motorcycle to Maguindanao Municipal Trial Court Judge Angelito Rasalan's house.
Fake news spreads in Cotabato City as Bangsamoro plebiscite nears
(UPDATED) It is not true that Bangsamoro Organic Law proponents in Cotabato City were rushed to the hospital due to food poisoning
WATCH: On eve of Bangsamoro plebiscite, Cotabato City lies quiet
Cotabato City is envisioned as the 'crown jewel' of the proposed Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Despite martial law, military to follow Comelec in Cotabato City
In Cotabato City, now under the control of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), 'there's a new chain of command,' and soldiers 'take orders from the Comelec'
Cotabato City mayor defends opposition to Bangsamoro law
Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Guiani Sayadi says her constituents have been harassed by combatants from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
As Bangsamoro vote nears, tensions rise in Cotabato City
'Whatever the outcome is, Cotabato is a divided city,' says expert Benedict Bacani
If high vote turnout, Cotabato City may reject Bangsamoro Law
Academic says some Cotabateños think President Duterte merely called for the Bangsamoro Organic Law's ratification, not categorically for Cotabato City to join the envisioned BARMM
Daraga, Cotabato placed under Comelec control
The two areas will remain under the control of the Commission on Elections until the end of the election period
Suspect in Cotabato City bombing surrenders | Evening wRap
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Police release photos of suspects in Cotabato mall bombing
The photos were culled from CCTV footage on the second floor of South Seas Mall
Malacañang on 'ISIS-inspired' Cotabato blast: Do not speculate
Chief Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr also tells the public to be more 'sober' in dealing with rumors and calls the incident an 'isolated case'
2 dead, 32 injured in Cotabato City New Year's Eve blast | Evening wRap
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2 dead, 34 injured in Cotabato City New Year's Eve blast
(5th UPDATE) PNP Cotabato Spokesperson Senior Inspector Roel Zafra says the explosion occurred outside the South Seas Mall complex after an unidentified male person dropped a wrapped box
IN PHOTOS: Learn about Bangsamoro heritage through this village
The expo was opened to public on June 18 and will stay open until the end of December 2018
SC records show Midas, not Sereno, sat on Mamasapano transfer request
In a statement Thursday, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II blamed Chief Justice Sereno for the delay
SC has been sitting on Mamasapano transfer request for a year – DOJ
The trial of 88 people charged with murder for the bloody Mamasapano operations has yet to start
ARMM saw 'explosion of violence' in 2016 – report
According to the latest Conflict Alert, the biggest causes of violent conflict in 2016 are shadow economy issues, while political issues such as rebellion and extremism caused more fatalities
7 governors, 132 mayors in Mindanao lose power over police
UPDATED Napolcom points to the local executives ‘failure to impose measures to suppress terroristic acts and prevent lawless violence in their territories’
Another rural doctor shot dead, this time in Cotabato City
Dr Shahid Sinolinding the younger brother of Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Health Secretary Kadil Sinolinding Jr was killed inside his clinic at 11 am Tuesday
News Briefs: March 2, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Thursday March 2
Cotabato City Mayor Japal Guiani Jr dies
It is with deepest sadness that we inform our fellow Cotabateños that our beloved Mayor Japal J Guiani Jr has passed away this morning the Cotabato City government announces
Ramadan: We carry what we cannot let go
Life like Ramadan is also about movements toward the right direction: to continuously change for survival
Allahu Akbar: A young Moro's open letter to Duterte
Among the presidential candidates it was only you Mr Duterte who publicly showed ‘affection’ to us Muslims
In Cotabato, Roxas asked to explain ‘Muslim na mananakop’ line
I did not realize that it created quite a stir It was not intended Maybe the correct adjective would have been MNLF says the administration presidential bet
3 soldiers wounded, 3 Muslim rebels dead in Maguindanao fighting
The fierce gun battle occurred simultaneously in the villages of Butilen Andabit and Tee the military says
