Dinagat Islands Battles Drought and Extreme Heat as Wildfire Spreads Across Tubajon Mountains
TUBAJON, DINAGAT ISLANDS — A wildfire reportedly continued burning in the mountainous area of Sitio Tabok, Barangay Imelda, Tubajon, Dinagat Islands, raising fresh concerns over the worsening effects of prolonged…
₱211,616 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized; Two Men Arrested in General Santos Buy-Bust
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Two men were arrested following a buy-bust operation in Bulaong Extension, Barangay Labangal, General Santos City, on Monday night, August 31, 2026, resulting in the seizure…
Additional Army Troops Arrive in 601st Brigade Area for BPE 2026 Security Preparations
MINDANAO, Philippines — Additional Philippine Army troops have arrived in the area of the 601st Infantry “Unifier” Brigade as part of ongoing preparations for the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE),…
HVI Arrested in Cagayan de Oro Buy-Bust; 110 Grams of Suspected Shabu Seized
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Police arrested a suspected high-value individual (HVI) in a buy-bust operation in Barangay Gusa, Cagayan de Oro City, on August 31, after authorities allegedly recovered…
Seven Dead in Dumalinao Highway Crash After Van Loses Control, Hits Parked Truck
DUMALINAO, Zamboanga del Sur — September 1, 2026 — Seven people were confirmed dead following a devastating vehicular accident along the National Highway in Barangay Paglaum, Dumalinao, Zamboanga del Sur,…
₱14 Million Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized at Parang Checkpoint; Two Arrested
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — Authorities seized an estimated ₱14 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested two men following a checkpoint operation at the Duran Detachment in Barangay…
Mindanao Braces for More Rain Showers, Thunderstorms; PAGASA Warns of Possible Flash Floods and Landslides
EL SALVADOR CITY, Misamis Oriental — Most parts of Mindanao are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers and localized thunderstorms over the next 24…
Three Loose Firearms Surrendered in Tampakan as 39IB Intensifies Peace, Security Efforts
MAKILALA, COTABATO — Three loose firearms were peacefully surrendered in Tampakan, South Cotabato, following sustained community engagement, intelligence gathering, and coordination by the Philippine Army’s 39th Infantry “Smash ’em” Battalion…
Incumbent Barangay Captain Faces Rape Complaint Filed by 17-Year-Old Student in Davao de Oro
COMPOSTELA, Davao de Oro — An incumbent barangay captain in Compostela, Davao de Oro is facing a rape complaint filed by a 17-year-old senior high school student, with the case…
Motorist Killed in Highway Shooting in Sultan Kudarat Amid Strict Gun Ban
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A 44-year-old motorist was shot dead while traversing the National Highway in Sitio Manito, Barangay Dalumangcob, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte, on the morning…