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Davao City, February 27, 2026 – In a move that signals the city’s growing global engagement, Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Z. Duterte warmly welcomed His Excellency Harsh Kumar Jain, the Ambassador…
Jolo, Sulu – Authorities seized 30 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes in a roadside interception in Barangay Asturias, Jolo, on the afternoon of February 25, 2026. At approximately 5:45 PM,…
TALAKAG, Bukidnon — In a development seen by authorities as another blow to insurgent influence in Northern Mindanao, three members of the Militiang Bayan (MB) linked to the Sub-Regional Committee…
A passenger boat carrying crew members and their relatives sank while traveling between islands in Basilan waters, prompting a rapid rescue operation that saved all 15 people onboard. Authorities said…
OPOL, Misamis Oriental — Authorities arrested a retired police officer and seven other individuals during a joint law enforcement operation targeting a suspected illegal mining activity in Zone 1, Barangay…
Authorities arrested a field commander of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) and his alleged medic during a joint law enforcement operation in Barangay Bonao, Tupi on February 27, 2026,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A brutal and chilling attack rocked a quiet coastal community Friday night after gunmen stormed a family home in Sitio Mangga Bolong, Barangay Bolong, killing three members…
TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — Authorities have launched an investigation after a viral social media post by a barangay captain triggered fear among residents over a supposed child abduction that officials…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The coastal province of Zamboanga Sibugay has etched its name on the global stage after earning a recognition from Guinness World Records for the Longest Line…
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A long-standing family conflict, locally known as rido, was peacefully settled on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, after members of the Macarampat Gaos and Magarang…