109 Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released in Malapatan, Sarangani
Malapatan, Sarangani Province — A total of 109 hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) hatchlings were released along the shoreline of Purok 5B, Poblacion, Malapatan, Sarangani Province, marking a meaningful step…
15 Chinese Nationals Rescued by Police in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay
ALICIA, Zamboanga Sibugay — Fifteen Chinese nationals were rescued by police personnel in Barangay Tandiong Muslim, Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, shortly after 1 p.m. on October 12, 2026, following a report…
Construction Site Watchman Arrested After Alleged Theft Confrontation Leaves Man Dead in Surallah
SURALLAH, South Cotabato — A 44-year-old construction site watchman was arrested after a confrontation over an alleged theft of construction materials ended in the fatal shooting of an unidentified man…
Two Women Arrested in Davao City Buy-Bust; ₱204,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
DAVAO CITY — Two women identified by authorities as high-value individuals (HVIs) were arrested in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Mintal, Davao City, early Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after police…
P10.53-M Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga City Anti-Smuggling Operation
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities seized 180 master cases of suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at approximately ₱10.53 million and arrested one individual during a coordinated anti-smuggling operation in Zamboanga City…
19-Year-Old Man Surrenders After Alleged Stabbing in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A 19-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly stabbing a 20-year-old drinking companion during an argument in the early hours of Monday, October 12, in…
Sarangani Deploys Army Engineers to Build 210 Temporary Shelters for Earthquake-Hit Families
ALABEL, Sarangani Province — The Provincial Government of Sarangani has joined forces with the Philippine Army to accelerate recovery efforts for families displaced by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck…
HVI Arrested in Cagayan de Oro Buy-Bust; ₱408,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A 27-year-old man identified by police as a high-value individual (HVI) was arrested after authorities seized approximately 60 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱408,000 during…
NBI Probes Duterte Properties Over ₱890,000 SALN Declaration; VP Sara Denies Ownership of Questioned Lot
DAVAO CITY — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating properties allegedly linked to Vice President Sara Duterte and her brother, Davao City Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte, after an…
Family of Quinnie Grace Arong Finds Justice as Court Convicts Accused of Homicide
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — After years of grief and uncertainty following the death of 17-year-old Quinnie Grace Arong, her family is finally finding solace in a court ruling…