DENR XI Investigates Alleged Destruction of 117 Mangrove Seedlings in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI has launched an in-depth investigation into the reported destruction of 117 planted mangrove seedlings in Purok Tabok,…
Chinese National Arrested in Cagayan de Oro Over Alleged ₱896,000 Counterfeit Magic Sarap Products
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — A Chinese national and businessman was arrested by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) after authorities seized more than 160 boxes of allegedly counterfeit…
First Batch of 50 Foreign Nationals Airlifted to Manila as Possible Trafficking Victims Receive Assistance
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — October 7, 2026 — The first batch of 50 foreign nationals subjected to government verification following last week’s inter-agency crackdown in Zamboanga Sibugay has been safely…
Newborn Baby Found Dead Floating in Irrigation Canal in Tantangan, South Cotabato
TANTANGAN, South Cotabato — The body of a newborn baby was found floating in an irrigation canal in Purok Mangga, Barangay New Lambunao, Tantangan, South Cotabato, on October 6, 2026,…
Army Recovers Firearms, Grenades and Detonating Cord from Armed Cache in Zamboanga del Sur
GUIPOS, Zamboanga del Sur — The Philippine Army recovered an armed cache containing firearms, hand grenades, communication equipment and suspected explosive-related materials during an operation in Barangay Dalapan, Guipos, Zamboanga…
3-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Creek in Malaybalay City
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — A three-year-old boy died after he was found in a creek in Purok 25, Sta. Cruz, Barangay Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, on the afternoon of October…
Defense Chief, AFP Leadership Assess Basilan Security After Tipo-Tipo Ambush
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto “Gibo” C. Teodoro Jr., Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Gen. Antonio G. Nafarrete, and Basilan…
₱500,000 Reward Offered for Information on Suspects in Series of Matina Robberies
DAVAO CITY — The Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has offered a ₱500,000 reward for information that could lead to the identification and arrest of two suspects believed to be…
20-Year-Old Student Found Dead Inside Family Home in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — A 20-year-old student was found dead inside his family’s home in Purok Pagkakaisa, Barangay Rosary Heights 13, Cotabato City, on Tuesday morning, October 6, 2026. Police identified…
₱219,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Two Valencia City Operations; 3 Street-Level Suspects Arrested
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Police authorities seized a combined 32.2 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱218,960 and arrested three alleged street-level drug personalities in two separate buy-bust operations…