Firecracker Explodes in Man’s Face in Norala, South Cotabato
NORALA, South Cotabato — A New Year’s celebration turned tragic after a firecracker exploded in the face of a man…
Brother Kills Brother in New Year Tragedy That Shattered a Family in Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — What was meant to be a quiet start to 2026 turned into a nightmare…
36 Improvised Lantaka, Hundreds of Firecrackers Seized in New Year Patrols Across Davao City
DAVAO CITY — Authorities confiscated a total of 36 improvised “lantaka” and hundreds of illegal firecrackers during intensified police patrols…
Maritime Police Officer Found Dead Near Ipil Port on New Year’s Day
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A member of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group was found dead early New Year’s Day…
Farmer Shot Dead During New Year’s Party in Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay
MALANGAS, Zamboanga Sibugay — Violence marked the opening hours of 2026 after a farmer was shot dead during a New…
Police Officer Found Dead Inside Ramon Magsaysay Police Station; Authorities Urge Stronger Mental Health Support
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur — A police officer assigned in Pagadian City was found dead inside the Ramon Magsaysay…
Grenade Blast Suspect Killed in Hot Pursuit as Police Link Matalam Attack to Drug Syndicate
MATALAM, Cotabato — One of the suspects behind the New Year’s Eve grenade attack that wounded at least 22 people…
BPAT Member Shot Dead, Body Found Along Road in Lebak, Sultan Kudarat
LEBAK, Sultan Kudarat — A barangay peacekeeping action team (BPAT) member was found dead along a road in Barangay Barurao…
Police Staff Sergeant Killed in New Year’s Eve Ambush in Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — A police officer was shot dead in a brazen ambush on New Year’s Eve in Barangay Poblacion,…