Rappler's latest stories on Lanao Del Norte
Gov't task force rejects ECQ requests of several provinces
DILG Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya says regional task forces may instead extend the enhanced community quarantine in smaller areas such as towns and barangays
2 NPA members arrested after shoot-out with cops, army in Bukidnon
The Valencia City police chief says two more suspects escaped during the gunfight
Delays, anomalies in Lanao infra projects haunt Bangsamoro region
Lack of contracts, delays of over one year mar public works projects in Lanao del Sur's 2nd District, pressuring the new Bangsamoro government to act
BFAR invests P50 million for coastal management in Northern Mindanao
The amount is for the coastal resource management program of Macajalar Bay in Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog Bay in Gingoog City, Iligan Bay in Iligan City, and Panguil Bay in Ozamiz-Lanao del Norte
PNP keeping close watch over Lanao del Norte for poll-related violence
Police say past elections in Lanao del Norte were marked by 'intense political rivalry' exacerbated by the rido culture in the province
Bangsamoro region gains additional territories in Cotabato province
But the vote to join the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao loses in Lanao del Norte
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Lanao del Norte rejects inclusion of towns in Bangsamoro region
All 6 towns that vied for inclusion in the BARMM vote 'yes' but all other towns in the province vote against it
Polls close in second Bangsamoro plebiscite
Despite fears, voting day in Lanao del Norte and parts of North Cotabato went without major problems
FAST FACTS: How many are voting in 2nd Bangsamoro plebiscite?
The towns and barangays that want to be in the new Bangsamoro entity should also get the approval of their parent local government units, following the 'double majority' rule
Despite explosions, voters troop to polls in Bangsamoro plebiscite
Voters in 22 towns in Lanao del Norte and 7 towns in North Cotabato will decide whether 6 Lanao towns and 67 Cotabato villages should be part of the Bangsamoro region
BOL plebiscite: 'Easier win' seen in North Cotabato than Lanao del Norte
'In North Cotabato, the political leaders are not against inclusion of the barangays.... The people are free to vote,' says Naguib Sinarimbo of the MILF's United Bangsamoro Justice Party
Dimaporos expect 'landslide victory' to keep Lanao del Norte towns out of BARMM
Lanao del Norte 2nd District Representative Abdullah Dimaporo is banking on the majority Christian population to troop to the polls, convinced they will vote in favor of exclusion
Why the second Bangsamoro plebiscite matters
The February 6 plebiscite in areas in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato is more than just the final hurdle for advocates of the new Bangsamoro region. Here's why.
Lanao del Norte mayor detained after gun check
Authorities are still checking for proper Comelec gun ban exemption certificates the guns of Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago and 8 other people
3 explosions hit Lanao del Norte on eve of BOL plebiscite
(UPDATED) No casualties have been reported so far
WATCH: Groups engage in standoff on eve of BOL plebiscite in Lanao del Norte
Residents who are for the exclusion of Lanao del Norte territories from the proposed Bangsamoro region confront observers from the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and United Bangsamoro Justice Party
No credible threat to BOL plebiscite, says Lanao del Norte police chief
Provincial police chief Leopoldo Cabanag says some 2,500 cops have been deployed throughout Lanao del Norte to secure voting sites on February 6
More than 2,000 soldiers, cops to secure Bangsamoro plebiscite in Lanao del Norte
Government forces won't leave anything to chance as this Northern Mindanao province votes on whether to allow 6 municipalities to join the new Bangsamoro region
Most youth in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato favor BARMM inclusion – survey
Surveyed youth in Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato consider terrorism as the top priority the new Bangsamoro region should address
Moro youth might rebel if Lanao del Norte votes ‘no’ – MILF lawyer
In the February 6 plebiscite, should the votes of the 6 municipalities and their mother province differ, the municipalities will not become part of the new Bangsamoro region
Commander Bravo urges Lanao voters: Vote 'yes' for peace
The alternative is continued violence, warns the MILF commander as Lanao del Norte and North Cotabato gear up for the February 6 Bangsamoro plebiscite
AFP, PNP hold lockdown drill in Lanao del Norte ahead of Bangsamoro plebiscite
Military officials say the unannounced joint exercise is part of preparations to ensure a peaceful, orderly plebiscite
Dimaporo to Commander Bravo: Let Lanao del Norte people vote freely
The Dimaporos of Lanao del Norte are campaigning to stop the inclusion of 6 towns in the expanded Muslim region, while the MILF commander is campaigning for a 'yes' vote
LOOK: Armed MILF allowed to register for 2019 polls in Lanao del Norte
MILF combatants are not allowed to enter Lanao del Norte if they are armed and in uniform, says governor-turned-lawmaker Khalid Dimaporo
Duterte ends BBL impasse: Mother LGUs' vote needed for inclusion in Bangsamoro
(2nd UPDATE) The 6 towns of Lanao del Norte and 39 North Cotabato barangays will have to get the support of their province and municipalities, respectively, before they can join, contrary to what the Bangsamoro Transition Commission wants
Bangsamoro territory in Lanao del Norte, North Cotabato still up for debate
(UPDATED) Lawmakers anticipate difficult discussions on how these areas would be included in the Bangsamoro region
Lanao mayor Tago surrenders to police
Pantar town Mayor Jabar Tago surrenders to police weeks after a Lanao del Note court issued an arrest warrant against him
Court orders arrest of Lanao mayor under Duterte adviser's custody
A Lanao del Norte court issues an arrest warrant against Pantar town Mayor Jabar Tago over a murder charge
Mayor survives, 4 others killed in Lanao del Norte ambush
Unidentified men open fire at the vehicle of Pantao Ragat Mayor Lacson Lantud, who escapes unharmed
Duterte adviser prevails upon military to release arrested Lanao mayor
The military releases arrested Pantar Mayor Jabar Tago to the custody of a politician – Presidential Adviser Abdullah Daba Mama-o – despite evidence that he possessed high-powered firearms
Lanao del Norte town mayor, 6 others arrested after firefight
Mayor Jabar Tago is arrested for alleged violation of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act
Lanao del Norte bats for province-wide plebiscite for BBL inclusion of 6 towns
A province-wide plebiscite election would determine whether 6 towns – Tagoloan, Balo-I, Pantar, Munai, Tangcal, and Nunungan – will be included or excluded from Bangsamoro Basic Law territories
WATCH: What Duterte promised mayors in Vinta-hit Lanao del Norte
(UPDATED) President Rodrigo Duterte vows to fast-track rehabilitation in Vinta-hit areas, but are the funds for handling disasters in 2017 enough?
Vinta death toll in Lanao del Norte mountain village rises to 29
The village chief says he instructed residents to evacuate but they didn't listen. There are 16 other residents still missing.
IN PHOTOS: Destroyed roads, bridges in Mindanao due to Vinta
Of the 4 road sections are closed to traffic, 3 are in Region X, while one is in Region XIII
Lanao del Norte under state of calamity due to Vinta
The state of calamity authorizes Lanao del Norte 'to utilize all available funds for the year 2017' to immediately help victims of Tropical Storm Vinta (Tembin)
IN PHOTOS: Close to Christmas, several provinces still flooded due to Vinta
In its wake, the tropical storm inundates several villages, 'wipes out' communities, and displaces thousands of Filipinos a few days before Christmas
Flash floods wipe out village in Lanao del Norte due to Vinta
(UPDATED) Police, soldiers, and volunteers are digging through the rubble of Dalama, a farming village of about 2,000 people, in search of more bodies
How a peaceful community in Marawi thrives
Marawi residents directly affected by the war continue to thrive
The village chief named Captain Maute
Barangay Pacalundo has had the most frequent visitors among areas that accepted IDPs from Marawi City because it is well-organized and coordinated, according to humanitarian aid, government, and private organizations. Cap has also become a household name to them.
About 50 Marawi hostages remain in 10-hectare battle area
'Hindi na 'to magtatagal, madali na 'to,' Armed Forces chief General Eduardo Año says
Lawmakers fear rivals may use drug war against them
House members asks PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa to make sure that all targeted politicians are verified narcopoliticians
Lanao del Norte mayor arrested over unlicensed firearms
Ozamiz City police confiscate two 9mm pistols two 45 pistols and 3 hand grenades
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’
IN PHOTOS: Marawi's evacuees
This is their story as they try to live normal lives in an abnormal situation
4 captured Maute fighters dead in ambush
3rd UPDATE Several Maute Group members are reportedly killed and a few policemen injured because of an ambush by an unknown group
DOH to provide P27-M aid to Marawi City
Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial says they will work to reopen the Amai Pakpak Medical Center Marawi s lone tertiary hospital
After death of Lanao del Norte doctor, LGUs urged to secure health workers
This really has to stop kailangang matiyak ng [local government unit] yung security ng health worker nila says Irene Fariñas of the Doctors to the Barrios Foundation
Police probe jealousy angle in volunteer doctor's death
Lanao del Norte police say Dr Dreyfuss Perlas closeness with a Maranao woman might have cost him his life
