76 Bird Species Recorded in Two Days as Zamboanga Peninsula Eyes Nature-Based Tourism
From thousands of migratory shorebirds feeding across the wetlands of Zamboanga Sibugay to distinctive forest birds inhabiting the highlands of Zamboanga City, a biodiversity assessment is highlighting the peninsula’s potential…
Two Hand Grenades Thrown Onto House Roof in Sultan sa Barongis; Residents Escape Unharmed
SULTAN SA BARONGIS, Maguindanao del Sur — Two hand grenades were thrown by unidentified individuals onto the roof of a residence belonging to Datu Pike Sali in Barangay Barurao, Sultan…
Woman With Psychosocial Disability Found Dead Inside Lupon Home; Suspect Arrested Over Alleged Rape and Killing
LUPON, Davao Oriental — A 35-year-old woman with a psychosocial disability was allegedly raped and brutally killed inside her own home in Barangay Sto. Rosario, Poblacion, Lupon, with her decomposing…
TP-Link opens second Philippine Concept Store in Davao, showcasing smarter and more secure connected living
New Gaisano Mall outlet brings Wi-Fi 7 technology, smart-home innovations, and integrated business networking and surveillance solutions closer to Davaoeños. DAVAO CITY — As digital connectivity becomes increasingly essential to…
Drug-Peddling Siblings Arrested in Butuan City Buy-Bust; ₱125,664 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
BUTUAN CITY — Two siblings identified by police as high-value individuals (HVIs) were arrested in a pre-dawn anti-illegal drug operation in Barangay Limaha, Butuan City, on November 5, resulting in…
₱240,000 Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Found in Hidden Van Compartments in Lanao del Norte
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte — Police recovered 300 reams of suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at approximately ₱240,000 after discovering concealed compartments inside a Toyota Hiace van at a checkpoint in…
Family Dispute Over October 25 Shooting in Datu Unsay Settled Through Peace Agreement
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR — A dispute between two related families stemming from a shooting incident in Barangay Iganagampong, Datu Unsay, Maguindanao del Sur, has been peacefully settled following a dialogue…
₱25 Million Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Recovered in Zamboanga del Norte; Suspect Evades Arrest
SALUG, Zamboanga del Norte — Authorities recovered 407 master cases of suspected smuggled cigarettes estimated to be worth ₱25 million during a joint police operation in Salug, Zamboanga del Norte,…
Police Arrest High-Value Drug Suspect, Seize ₱252,620 Worth of Suspected Shabu in Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Police arrested a suspected high-value drug personality identified only by the alias “Ani” and confiscated suspected illegal drugs valued at ₱252,620 during a buy-bust operation in Barangay…
A Hijab Should Never Be the Price of Education: IMCC Must Answer for Its Treatment of Muslim Students
The controversy surrounding the reported restrictions on Muslim students wearing hijab at Iligan Medical Center College raises a fundamental question about religious freedom, equal access to education, and the responsibility…