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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has forecast generally fair but unstable weather conditions across Mindanao, with isolated rainshowers and thunderstorms expected to persist from…
COTABATO CITY — A joint anti-drug operation in the early hours of April 12, 2026 led to the dismantling of a suspected drug den and the arrest of three high-value…
The Dangerous Illusion of DeterrenceThere is a dangerous illusion being sold to the Filipino people—especially to communities in Davao—that a proposed U.S.-linked fuel depot in the Davao Gulf will enhance…
PAGLAT, Maguindanao del Sur — Fear and tension gripped a quiet community past midnight after an explosion believed to have been caused by an M79 grenade launcher was reported in…
TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental — Authorities foiled an alleged fuel smuggling attempt early morning after intercepting nearly 2,000 liters of diesel in a coastal operation conducted by the Philippine Coast Guard…
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — Authorities intensified their campaign against illegal drugs and loose firearms as operatives of the Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) successfully arrested a high-value drug suspect and…
LALA, Lanao del Norte — A 48-year-old man was wounded after being shot three times by a suspected companion following an alleged illegal drug session on the evening of April…
MASIU, Lanao del Sur — A joint anti-drug operation by police and military forces led to the arrest of a suspected drug personality and the confiscation of illegal drugs valued…
A 38-year-old construction worker was arrested after authorities seized a significant amount of suspected shabu during an intelligence-driven checkpoint operation on the night of April 11, 2025, along the National…
DAVAO CITY — Authorities successfully arrested a high-value individual (HVI) and seized approximately ₱1.36 million worth of suspected shabu in a late-night anti-drug operation in Barangay Lasang, Bunawan District. Operatives…