Man Found Bound, Dead Inside Sack in Tungawan; Locals Suspect Body Was Dumped There
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities are investigating the killing of a rubber plantation caretaker whose body was discovered stuffed inside a sack in Barangay Masao, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, with locals…
₱9.42 Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized at Zamboanga del Sur Checkpoint
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities seized an estimated ₱9.42 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested a 41-year-old driver during a joint checkpoint operation in Tukuran, Zamboanga del…
PDEA, Coast Guard Bust Alleged Drug Den in Tagum; 7 Arrested, ₱182,000 Shabu Seized
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — Seven individuals, including the alleged target of a drug enforcement operation, were arrested after the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 11 (PDEA RO11),…
Two Arrested After Police Intercept ₱205,000 Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes in GenSan
Two individuals were arrested after police intercepted a tricycle loaded with suspected smuggled cigarettes during a random checkpoint operation in General Santos City early Saturday morning, August 8, 2026. The…
71-Year-Old Barangay Kagawad Arrested Over Alleged Child Abuse Case in Maguindanao del Sur
A 71-year-old incumbent barangay kagawad was arrested by police in South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur, in connection with an alleged child abuse case, underscoring the Philippine National Police’s warning that…
15-Year-Old Drowning Victim Recovered After Three-Day Search Off Davao City
The Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSEM) has concluded a three-day search and rescue (SAR) operation after recovering the remains of a 15-year-old drowning victim in the waters off Davao…
Man with standing warrant wounded in ambush shooting in Kidapawan City; suspected shabu recovered at scene
Kidapawan City, Cotabato Province — A 42-year-old man who reportedly has an outstanding warrant of arrest for frustrated homicide was seriously wounded after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him while…
17-Year-Old Boy Killed in Knife Attack in Butuan City; Four Minors Arrested
BUTUAN CITY — A 17-year-old boy was killed in a knife attack after he and his companions were reportedly ambushed by a group of young people while walking home from…
Philippine Army Deploys Second Battalion-Size Force to Maguindanao for 2026 BARMM Parliamentary Elections
FORT RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Nueva Ecija — The Philippine Army has intensified its security preparations for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections with the deployment of…
CIDG seizes ₱1.05 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in Isabela City
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) has intensified its campaign against cigarette smuggling and the illegal tobacco trade, resulting in the arrest of a man…