Rappler's latest stories on Lanao del Sur
Majority of Filipinos want martial law in Mindanao to expire by end-2019
A Social Weather Stations survey reports that 65% of Filipinos agree that martial law should end by December 31
OIC police chief of Lanao del Sur town, driver killed in ambush
(UPDATED) Police Executive Master Sergeant Amen Lucman Macalangan led the confiscation of smuggled cigarettes and illegal logs, among other aggressive law enforcement operations
Lanao del Sur gov't urges Duterte to reconsider new military camp in Marawi
Echoing the sentiments of Marawi residents, the provincial government urges President Duterte to review or modify the plan 'taking into account the social and cultural sensitivities of the community'
Comelec: Only 95.87% voter turnout in Lanao del Sur town in 2019 polls
(UPDATED) This is in response to a PCIJ report based on Comelec's own summary report, which showed a 178% voter turnout for Amai Manabilang, Lanao del Sur, in the 2019 elections
Lanao del Sur town posts 178% voter turnout in 2019 polls – PCIJ
(UPDATED) Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez says the poll body will look into this, but adds that this 'seems to be an unlikely scenario'
Lanao del Sur, Marawi voters ask Comelec to hold special elections
Six months since the 2019 midterm elections, voters from Lanao del Sur and Marawi continue to demand for answers from the Commission on Elections over allegations of fraud
100,000 Maranao sign petition to halt planned military camps in Marawi
Increased military presence in the war-ravaged city may rile up residents' cultural and religious sensitivities, and take up land that has historic meaning to the Maranao people, the petitioners say
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
Tornado hits 5 barangays in Marawi City – report
(UPDATED) The Lanao del Sur Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office is conducting assessment in coordination with the city government
Robredo on 15,000 more votes over Marcos: ‘This proves who was lying’
(UPDATED) 'This proves who was telling the truth and who was lying,' tweets Vice President Leni Robredo
Funny that accusation of stealing would come from Bongbong Marcos – Robredo
'Between the two us, lahat ng na-achieve ko, pinagpaguran ko. Wala akong fake diplomas. Wala akong fake anything,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Robredo to Marcos: How many times do I have to win for you to accept defeat?
Defeated vice presidential bet Bongbong Marcos, while frustrated with the latest PET ruling, says, 'The case goes on and we will go from strength to strength'
21 NPA members surrender in Lanao del Sur after weeklong military operation
The 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army foils an attempt by the rebels to establish an operation in Lanao del Sur
Duterte pays tribute to patriots during Independence Day rites in Lanao del Sur
'Today, let us pay tribute to our patriots – both from the past and the present – by safeguarding the democratic institutions that were built from the rubble of the wars that gave rise to our heroes,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
Comelec calls for sobriety amid video of alleged Lanao fraud
The Commission on Elections says it is not ready to dismiss as 'fake' the viral video of the alleged pre-shading of ballots in Lanao del Sur
4 killed in Lanao del Sur clash
Army troops clash with the group under the command of Owayda Benito Marohomsar alias Abu Dar
Army overruns Maute camp in Lanao del Sur, kills 3 terrorists
3 soldiers are wounded in the clash in Sultan Dumalondong town, the military said
Bangsamoro plebiscite: Where did most voters show up to vote?
Here is the voter turnout in provinces and cities which took part in the plebiscite for the Bangsamoro Organic Law
Allies break up, enemies team up for Cagayan de Oro 2019 elections
Here are also the politicians who have so far filed their certificates of candidacy in other parts of Northern Mindnao: Bukidnon, Camiguin, and Lanao del Sur
NBI to probe killing of 5 PDEA agents in Lanao del Sur
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra condemns the killing as an 'act of cowardice'
Lanao del Sur governor wants 'swift' probe into attack on PDEA agents
Lanao del Sur Governor Bedjoria Soraya Alonto Adiong says the provincial government 'fully condemns this criminal act and we ask the authorities that the perpetrators immediately face the consequences of their action'
5 PDEA agents killed in Lanao del Sur ambush
Police say the PDEA agents went to an anti-drug symposium in Tagoloan II town and were attacked on their way to Marawi City
Marawi City votes in special barangay, SK elections
(UPDATED) Election watchdogs report irregularities and a few poll-related incidents in some areas in the conduct of the village and youth council polls
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Airstrikes, clashes between military, ISIS-Maute group in Lanao del Sur towns
(3rd UPDATE) According to Colonel Romeo Brawner, current reports indicate 5 members of the Maute-ISIS group led by Abu Dar, have been killed. The military is still verifying these reports.
Ex-Lanao mayor indicted for non-disclosure of assets in SALNs
The Office of the Ombudsman says former mayor Mohammadali Abboh Abinal of Marantao, Lanao del Sur, did not declare firearms and a vehicle in his Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth from 2007 to 2012
'Longing': Images of Marawi evacuees
An International Committee of the Red Cross delegate visits the Saguiaran evacuation center and the Sagonsongan transitional site, and captures in photographs the longing for family and home of those displaced by the conflict
No date set for Marawi residents to rebuild their homes
Based on the timetable of Task Force Bangon Marawi, clearing of debris is yet to happen on May 10, 2018
Young Maranao advocate says empathy key to promoting peace, dev't
After leaving his hometown to study in Cebu, 21-year-old peace advocate Jamil Faisal Adiong says he realized the potential of Mindanao to prosper if only peace reigns in the region
Maute doctor, 53 others charged for kidnapping, beheading sawmill workers
Dr Russel Langi Salic, along with his co-accused, are charged with kidnapping, serious illegal detention, and murder before the court in Malabang, Lanao del Sur
Ex-Lanao del Sur mayor on Duterte’s drug list indicted for non-filing of SALN
Rasmia Macabago, former mayor of Saguiaran town in Lanao del Sur, says she didn't file her SALNs from 2007 to 2010 because she didn't know of any local official who did
Fighting erupts between troops, Maute group in Lanao del Sur
The military says this is the first encounter of government troops with the Maute Group remnants since Marawi City was liberated from terrorist influence on October 17, 2017
U.S. aid for Marawi rehab reaches more than P1B
The additional P330 million will be used to provide livelihood trainings and opportunities for young people
AFP won’t tolerate warring clans under martial rule in Mindanao
ARMM Assemblyman Zia Alonto Adiong says clan disputes must be resolved to maintain peace and stability under martial law in Mindanao
Vinta kills 7 in Lanao del Sur
(UPDATED) The town of Tugaya in Lanao del Sur reported landslides and massive flooding
LOOK: Heavy flooding hits Lanao del Sur due to Vinta
In the photos taken by ARMM Assemblyman Zia Alonto Adiong, residents are seen staying on top of their submerged houses
Napocor asked to open Agus 1 gates, ease flooding in Lanao del Sur
The Agus 1 hydroelectric power plant controls the flow of water from Lake Lanao to Agus River, which flows through provinces in Lanao Del Sur and Lanao Del Norte
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
LOOK: Mayor Sara Duterte visits Marawi, gives P5-M donation
The presidential daughter is accompanied by Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano, who also gives her city government's pledge of P5 million to Marawi City
FULL TEXT: 'After the war, let's not forget the toil that lies ahead'
Read the full statement made by Marawi crisis spokesperson Zia Alonto Adiong on Monday, October 23, after the military declares the end of combat operations
IN PHOTOS: Marawi soldiers fight the biggest battle of their lives
Here are some of the images captured by Rappler correspondent Bobby Lagsa's since the beginning of the war in the southern Philippines
WATCH: First batch of Marawi soldiers come home
They were the first in when clashes broke out in May
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Mahmud Ahmad dead – Duterte
AFP spokesman Brigadier General Restituto Padilla also confirms the Malaysian terrorist who helped finance the Marawi siege was killed by troops
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PH military conducts air strikes outside Marawi
Unidentified armed men with boats are reportedly camping on Balt Island in Lanao Lake
Marawi general to evacuees: 'I really apologize for the delay'
'Until now they are suffering. I really apologize for the delay. Hopefully within a few days [it's over].'
Magnitude 5.4 earthquake hits Lanao del Sur
Phivolcs says no damage is expected, but there are aftershocks
Duterte's new matrix links Maute Group to drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte says this could explain how the ISIS-inspired Maute Group sustains its operations in Marawi City
Black-clad armed men harass towns outside Marawi
The military says it is investigating the presence of 5 to 7 armed men in the town of Bayang in Lanao del Sur
