Man’s Body Found Floating Off Coast in Magallanes, Agusan del Norte
MAGALLANES, Agusan del Norte — Authorities are investigating the discovery of the body of an unidentified man floating in coastal waters behind the Santo Niño Gym in Barangay Santo Niño,…
Two High-Value Individuals Arrested at Davao City Checkpoint; Shabu Worth Nearly ₱304,000 Seized
DAVAO CITY — Two individuals identified by authorities as high-value individuals in the illegal drug trade were arrested after police and military personnel discovered suspected shabu during a checkpoint inspection…
Tampakan’s Bigger Question: Who Benefits When the Mine Begins?
The long-delayed Tampakan Copper-Gold Project is moving closer to commercial production, with its proponents targeting operations within the next two to three years. Road construction and other preparatory activities are…
60-Year-Old Farmer Dies After Electrocution While Using Improvised Fishing Device in Libungan
A 60-year-old farmer died after he was reportedly electrocuted while using an improvised electrofishing device in an irrigation canal in Barangay Sinawingan, Libungan, Cotabato, on Thursday, August 13, 2026. The…
NBI, PAOCC Raid Davao Steel Plant Over Suspected Radioactive Materials, Substandard Rebars
DAVAO CITY — A joint government operation at a steel manufacturing facility in Davao City uncovered suspected radioactive materials and reinforcing steel bars that allegedly failed mandatory product standards, prompting…
Police Arrest One, Seize Suspected Shabu and Improvised Firearm in Aleosan Operations
ALEOSAN, COTABATO — Joint law enforcement personnel arrested one suspect and recovered suspected shabu and an improvised firearm during the implementation of two search warrants in Barangay New Panay, Aleosan,…
Sangali Fire Destroys Around 40 Houses, Displaces 50 Families in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A massive fire that struck Barangay Sangali shortly after 1 a.m. on Friday, August 14, destroyed around 40 houses and displaced approximately 50 families, prompting the Zamboanga…
Panenekelan Criminal Gang Leader Killed in Mamasapano Gun Battle
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — The alleged leader of the Panenekelan Criminal Gang and a provincial most wanted person was killed following a brief exchange of gunfire between his group…
Man Shot Dead While Riding Rickshaw in Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay
BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — A man identified as Jayboy Rivera was shot dead in broad daylight while traveling aboard a rickshaw in Purok 1, Barangay Mabuhay, Buug, Zamboanga Sibugay, on…
Drug Suspect Arrested, ₱374,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY — Police authorities arrested a 44-year-old woman and seized approximately ₱374,000 worth of suspected shabu during the implementation of a search warrant in Barangay Saray, Iligan City, on…