INTERPOL-led CHASE 2026 targets chemical smuggling routes across ZAMBASULTA
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL), through its Manila office, has strengthened coordination with Philippine law enforcement and government agencies in preparation for a multinational operation targeting…
HVI Arrested in Malalag Drug Operation; ₱442,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu, .45-Caliber Pistol Seized
MALALAG, Davao del Sur — Police arrested a suspected high-value individual (HVI) and seized approximately 65 grams of suspected shabu worth ₱442,000, along with a .45-caliber pistol and ammunition, during…
Authorities Seize ₱1.2-M Worth of Suspected Illegally Sourced Mineral Ore in Sindangan
SINDANGAN, Zamboanga del Norte — Environmental authorities and police seized a wing van carrying approximately 481 sacks of mineral ore suspected to have been illegally sourced and transported after intercepting…
25-Year-Old Man Shot While Visiting Girlfriend in Tagum City Boarding House
TAGUM CITY, Davao del Norte — A 25-year-old man was wounded in a shooting incident while visiting his girlfriend at a rented room in Barangay Magugpo West, Tagum City, at…
Two Men Stabbed to Death in Titay; 25-Year-Old Suspect Voluntarily Surrenders
TITAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — Two men were killed after they were repeatedly stabbed by a 25-year-old man during a confrontation in Purok Ipil-Ipil, Barangay Poblacion, Titay, at around 3:30 p.m.…
Macacua elected first regular BARMM Chief Minister with 51 votes; Rakim chosen Parliament Speaker
COTABATO CITY, BARMM — Member of Parliament Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” A. Macacua was elected Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) on Friday, October 30, securing…
Lending Company Collector Wounded in Ambush, Companion Escapes Unhurt in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU ANGGAL MIDTIMBANG, Maguindanao del Sur — A lending company collector was wounded while his companion escaped unharmed after unidentified armed men ambushed and opened fire on them in broad…
₱800,000 Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Iligan; Two Arrested Using Barangay Rescue Vehicle from Marawi
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — Police operatives seized approximately ₱800,000 worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two individuals after intercepting a government barangay rescue vehicle allegedly being used to transport…
47-year-old woman arrested in Pagadian City buy-bust; ₱183,600 worth of suspected shabu seized
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A 47-year-old woman was arrested in a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-led buy-bust operation in Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, on the evening of October…
BRP Conrado Yap Arrives in Eastern Mindanao, Bolstering Navy’s Maritime Security Capabilities
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has strengthened its operational presence in Eastern Mindanao following the arrival of BRP Conrado Yap (PS30), a former South Korean Navy corvette equipped…