Children Under Fire: Stray Bullets Kill Two, Injure Two More in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY — A disturbing surge of stray bullet incidents has left at least four children shot in just a short span of time in Maguindanao del Sur—two of them…
Easterlies to Bring Scattered Rains Across Mindanao; PAGASA Warns of Possible Flooding, Landslides
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has warned of unstable weather conditions across Mindanao as easterlies continue to affect the region, bringing isolated rainshowers…
Drug Den Dismantled in Sulu; Six Arrested, Financier Fires at Police, Escapes
March 22, 2026 | Patikul, Sulu — A joint anti-drug operation by government forces led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den in a remote village in Patikul, Sulu,…
Barangay Captain Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush in Zamboanga del Sur
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur — March 23, 2026 — A sitting barangay captain was gunned down in a brazen daylight attack, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of local officials…
2 Men Arrested in Bukidnon for Alleged Fake Gold Bar Scam
QUEZON, Bukidnon — Authorities arrested two men in an entrapment operation after they were allegedly caught attempting to defraud a buyer using counterfeit gold bars in Barangay Poblacion on the…
Over P1 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Twin Anti-Drug Operations in Bukidnon; Three Suspects Arrested
KALILANGAN, Bukidnon — Authorities seized more than ₱1 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested three individuals in two separate anti-drug operations conducted in this municipality, reinforcing intensified efforts against…
1-Year-Old Survives “Nail Pusher” Chest Impalement in Tawi-Tawi; Doctors Urge Hospital Upgrade
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — A one-year-old child who sustained a life-threatening impaled chest wound caused by a sharp pedicure tool locally known as a “nail pusher” has survived following a successful…
Man Rescued from Attempted Bridge Jump in Bukidnon; Fifth Suicide Attempt Recorded Since January
IMPASUG-ONG, Bukidnon — Authorities successfully rescued a 39-year-old man who attempted to take his own life by jumping off a bridge on Friday afternoon, marking the fifth suicide attempt recorded…
2 Most Wanted Killed in Shootout During Arrest Operation in Maguindanao del Norte
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Two men listed among the most wanted persons at the municipal and provincial levels were killed in a predawn shootout with police operatives serving…
Civilians in Sulu Voluntarily Surrender Firearms, Boosting Push for Gun-Free Communities
Jolo, Sulu — A growing wave of civilian cooperation is strengthening peace efforts in Sulu, as four firearms were voluntarily surrendered in separate municipalities on Sunday, March 22, signaling increased…