14-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Matina Pangi River Identified
DAVAO CITY — The decomposing body recovered from the Matina Pangi River in Barangay Matina Pangi, Km. 9, was positively identified on Sunday as Dember Pillanon, a 14-year-old resident of…
Joint Police Operation Seizes ₱388K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Maluso, Basilan
MALUSO, Basilan — A coordinated law enforcement operation by the Police Regional Office Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO BAR) and the Basilan Maritime Police Station (MARPSA) led to the seizure of…
PAGASA: Localized Thunderstorms to Bring Rains, Flood Risk Across Mindanao; Tropical Storm ‘ADA’ Remains Outside PAR
MINDANAO — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) warned of scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms across Mindanao from 5:00 a.m. today, January 19, until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow, as…
Navy Seizes ₱44M in Undocumented Cigarettes Off Davao de Oro
DAVAO DE ORO, Philippines — The Philippine Navy has seized an estimated ₱44 million worth of undocumented cigarettes during a maritime patrol operation off the coast of Davao de Oro,…
16-Year-Old Student Caught at Checkpoint with Marijuana as Police Warn of Rising Use of Minors as Drug Couriers
PRESIDENT ROXAS, COTABATO — Authorities arrested a 16-year-old male student after he was found in possession of suspected dried marijuana leaves during a checkpoint operation in Purok 1, Barangay Poblacion,…
Cocolisap Infestation Continues to Ravage Coconut Farms in Muhammad Adjul, Threatening Farmers’ Livelihoods
MUHAMMAD AJUL, Basilan — The persistent infestation of cocolisap, also known as the coconut scale insect, continues to pose a serious threat to coconut plantations in the Municipality of Muhammad…
Construction Worker Arrested for Illegal Firearm, Drug Possession in Digos City
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur — A 30-year-old construction worker was arrested by operatives of the Digos City Police Station on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2026, after he was found…
₱1.7-Million Worth of Shabu, Firearm Seized in Maguindanao del Sur Patrol; Suspect Arrested
4 DATU MONTAWAL, Maguindanao del Sur — A joint mobile patrol operation by police and military forces led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man and the seizure of nearly…
Joint Operation Nabs Illegally Cut Lawaan Logs in Sumisip, Basilan
SUMISIP, BASILAN — A multi-agency joint operation led by Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman resulted in the seizure of illegally cut Lawaan logs in Sitio Sampinit, Barangay Mahatalang, Sumisip, on the…
Alleged Robbery in Dipolog City Exposed as Fake; Agent Arrested for Obstruction of Justice
DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte — An alleged robbery incident that sparked public alarm in Barangay Galas has been officially declared a fabrication by authorities, leading to the arrest of…