Woman Wounded in Alleged Gun Attack Involving MILF Groups in Maguindanao del Sur Amid Gun Ban
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines — A woman was wounded after armed men allegedly opened fire on the vehicle she was riding in during an incident involving individuals reportedly linked to…
Suspect in Alleged Attempted Rape of Grade 9 Student Arrested in Mati; 6.07 Grams of Suspected Shabu Seized
MATI CITY, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police arrested a 36-year-old man allegedly linked to the attempted rape of a 14-year-old Grade 9 student near the Techno Park area in Mati City,…
Three arrested in separate Koronadal drug busts; ₱244,392 worth of suspected shabu seized
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — Three alleged drug personalities were arrested in two separate buy-bust operations in Koronadal City on August 28, 2026, resulting in the seizure of approximately 35.94…
Regional Top Drug Target ‘Madam’ Arrested in Lupon; ₱1.03 Million Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
LUPON, DAVAO ORIENTAL — Police arrested a woman identified by authorities as alias “Madam,” a Regional Top Priority List personality in the illegal drug trade, and seized approximately 150 grams…
₱1.41 Million in Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized, Two Arrested in Columbio
COLUMBIO, Sultan Kudarat — Two individuals were arrested after police intercepted a vehicle carrying an estimated ₱1.41 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation in Columbio, Sultan…
Alleged Hacking Suspect Apprehended, Elderly Couple Injured in Violent Incident in Sulu
LUUK, Sulu — A swift joint response by Army troops and police personnel led to the apprehension of an alleged suspect and the immediate delivery of medical assistance to an…
Mindanao Braces for Thunderstorms, Flash Floods and Landslides as LPA Persists East of Batanes
MINDANAO, Philippines — Large parts of Mindanao are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers and localized thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with residents warned…
Diocese of Ipil Warns Public Against Group in Sotana Soliciting Donations, Says It Is Not Church-Authorized
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Diocese of Ipil has issued a pastoral warning to the Catholic faithful and the public following reports of individuals wearing sotana or other clerical-looking attire…
Three Arrested in Surigao City Illegal Mining Operation; Equipment Worth ₱11.1 Million Seized
SURIGAO CITY, Surigao del Norte — Three individuals were arrested during an intelligence-driven police operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Barangay Mat-i, Surigao City, on August 27, 2026, according…
BIFF-Bungos Faction Member Surrenders, Turns Over RPG Launcher and Ammunition in Cotabato
KIDAPAWAN CITY, COTABATO — An intelligence-driven operation by government security forces resulted in the voluntary surrender of a suspected member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters–Bungos Faction (BIFF-BF) and the…