Barangay Kagawad Arrested in Misamis Oriental Buy-Bust; P34,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
OPOL, Misamis Oriental — A barangay kagawad identified by police as a High-Value Individual (HVI) and regional priority target was arrested after a joint buy-bust operation that allegedly yielded about…
Coast Guard Continues Search for Fisherman Missing Off Davao Oriental
DAVAO ORIENTAL, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) continues its search-and-rescue operation for a 54-year-old fisherman who went missing while on a fishing venture approximately 42 nautical miles off…
Two Arrested as Firearms, Ammunition and Alleged Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — September 12, 2026 — Two persons were arrested Saturday morning after police and other law enforcement personnel implemented a search warrant at a residence in Zone 6,…
4th Mechanized Battalion Sends Off Troops, Armored Vehicles to Bolster Security for 1st BARMM Parliamentary Election
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — The Philippine Army’s 4th Mechanized Infantry (KALASAG) Battalion has deployed additional troops and armored assets as part of security preparations for the forthcoming 1st…
Mindanao Braces for Isolated Thunderstorms, Possible Flash Floods and Landslides
Mindanao is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and localized thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with residents in vulnerable areas warned to remain alert…
Journalist’s Vehicle Nearly Destroyed by Fire as Political Motive Considered in Ongoing Probe
Kidapawan — The vehicle of broadcaster and journalist Erik Dugaduga nearly caught fire on Friday morning, September 12, in an incident that is now being investigated by authorities, with politics…
10 Grams of Suspected Shabu, Unlicensed .38 Revolver Seized in Siay Search Operation
SIAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — A man was arrested and around 10 grams of suspected shabu, along with an unlicensed .38-caliber revolver and 16 rounds of ammunition, were seized during a…
Two Minors Wounded in Shooting Involving Police at Comelec Checkpoint in Shariff Aguak
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Two minors were wounded in a shooting involving police personnel at a Commission on Elections (Comelec) checkpoint in Barangay Poblacion II, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao…
Zamboanga City Man Allegedly Kills Older Brother; Dismembered Body Found in Suitcase and Ice Box
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A 27-year-old man was allegedly killed and dismembered by his younger brother, with portions of his body discovered inside a suitcase and an ice box in Barangay…
Army Reservist Arrested in Isulan Drug, Firearms Search Warrant Operation
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — Police arrested a 28-year-old Army reservist during the implementation of search warrants for alleged violations of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act and the law regulating firearms…