Decade-Long Feud Among MILF-Linked Families Ends in Historic Basilan Peace Pact
Lamitan City, Basilan — A bitter conflict that claimed more than 20 lives and displaced dozens of families over the past decade was formally laid to rest on Monday as…
12 Passengers Safe After Motor Boat Sinks Off Bongao Due to Rough Seas
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Twelve passengers of the motor boat M/L Sitti Nur were rescued and treated after the vessel sank on Monday morning while en route from Simunul to Bongao,…
Six Days Adrift at Sea: Coast Guard, Navy Save Infant and 83 Others from Stricken M/L Nurdia off Tawi-Tawi
TURTLE ISLANDS, Tawi-Tawi — For six harrowing days, hunger, exhaustion, and fear stalked 84 passengers stranded at sea after the motor launch M/L Nurdia broke down while sailing from Zamboanga…
Former CTG Leader Surrenders, Arms Cache Unearthed in Mindanao Army Operations
MINDANAO, Philippines — Troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division scored significant gains against Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) remnants after separate but coordinated operations in Northern Mindanao and the Caraga…
Two Separate Operations Yield Over ₱436K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Valencia City
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Authorities in Valencia City have confiscated and destroyed more than ₱436,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes in two separate law enforcement operations aimed at curbing the illegal…
Explosive Device Recovered in Joint Police–Military Operation in Lanao del Sur
LANAO DEL SUR — A potentially deadly explosive device was safely recovered during a joint security operation in Barangay China Town, Malabang, Lanao del Sur on January 17, 2026, authorities…
Public school teacher shot in Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur; victim now in stable condition
TUKURAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A 38-year-old public school teacher narrowly escaped death after he was shot by an unidentified assailant in what police believe was a failed robbery attempt…
₱7-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Matanao, Davao del Sur
DAVAO DEL SUR — Authorities have confiscated an estimated ₱7 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes after intercepting a delivery truck during a law enforcement operation in Barangay Camanchiles, Matanao,…
Woman’s Body Found Bound in Remote Area of Datu Hoffer Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur
DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities are investigating the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body found Sunday afternoon in a grassy area of Sitio Tangkapan, Barangay Talibadok, raising…
Eight Minors Rescued, Suspect Arrested in Online Child Abuse Entrapment Operation in Carmen, Cotabato
CARMEN, North Cotabato — Eight minors, including three young girls allegedly exploited for online sexual activities, were successfully rescued following a joint entrapment and rescue operation conducted by law enforcement…