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DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Heavy fighting erupted between government troops and suspected Dawlah Islamiya militants on Tuesday morning, leaving one soldier wounded and forcing hundreds of civilians…
BASILAN — Two members of the Philippine Army were wounded after being shot by unidentified assailants in a bold daylight attack in Barangay Baguindan, Tipo-Tipo, Basilan, on Monday afternoon, January…
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities seized more than ₱80 million worth of illegal drugs and arrested two suspects, including a Malaysian national, during a buy-bust operation conducted early Monday morning in…
Comedy has always enjoyed a wide latitude. It provokes, exaggerates, mocks power, and exposes uncomfortable truths. A healthy democracy protects that space. But freedom—especially freedom of expression—does not mean freedom…
BASILAN, Philippines — The confirmed death toll from the sinking of RORO passenger-cargo vessel MV Trisha Kerstin 3 has climbed to 24, authorities said, as search, rescue, and retrieval operations…
PAHAMUDDIN, Cotabato Province — A male motorist was killed in a brazen daylight shooting after he was repeatedly fired upon by an unidentified assailant while riding his motorcycle in Barangay…
PILAS ISLAND, Basilan — What was supposed to be a routine overnight sea journey turned into a maritime tragedy after MV Trisha Kerstin 3, a passenger vessel of Aleson Shipping…
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — As authorities intensify their investigation into the brazen ambush targeting Shariff Aguak Mayor Datu Akmad Mitra Ampatuan Sr. on Sunday morning, January 25, 2026,…
Taraka, Lanao del Sur – Authorities have successfully dismantled a major illegal drug transaction in Barangay Sigayan Proper, Taraka, Lanao del Sur, seizing an estimated ₱340,000 worth of shabu and…
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A 36-year-old man was killed in a brazen daytime shooting after an unidentified assailant opened fire on him while he was tending his mini-store…