Traffic Enforcer Gunned Down in Isulan During New Year’s Eve Celebrations
ISULAN, Sultan Kudarat — A local traffic enforcer was fatally shot on New Year’s Eve, cutting short his life just hours before the start of 2026. The incident occurred around…
22 Hurt in New Year’s Eve Grenade Attack in Matalam, Cotabato
MATALAM, Cotabato — What should have been a joyful celebration of the New Year turned into a terrifying night of bloodshed when a hand grenade was hurled at a group…
Sarangani Man Faces Fresh Estafa Charges as Investment Scams Resurface
ALABEL, SARANGANI – A 35-year-old resident of Sarangani Province was slapped with fresh estafa charges after numerous investors filed complaints dating back to 2022. On December 30, 2025, authorities from…
Nurse from Kidapawan saves drowning child in Arakan resort; authorities urge stronger safety measures this holiday
ARAKAN, COTABATO — A fun family outing nearly turned into tragedy when a young child drowned at a resort in Barangay Badiangon, Arakan — but thanks to the swift and…
Burglars Ransack Gensan Home; Appliances Worth Thousands Stolen
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A businessman’s house in Purok 7, New Society, Barangay Apopong was ransacked by unidentified burglars who carted away several valuable appliances on the night of December…
Safeguarding a Sacred Jewel: Why Lake Holon Must Rest
Lake Holon—enshrined within the Allah Valley Protected Landscape—has long been celebrated as one of Mindanao’s crown jewels. Its glass-calm waters, lush mountain backdrop, and deep cultural significance to the Tboli…
Businessman Shot Dead Outside Store in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A businessman was killed after being shot multiple times by unidentified assailants on Sunday night, December 28, 2025, in Purok Balunto, Barangay Labangal, General Santos City.…
Police Seize ₱471K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes, Two Nabbed in Cotabato Checkpoint
Authorities confiscated an estimated ₱471,480 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested two suspects during a checkpoint operation in Barangay Poblacion, Pikit, Cotabato at around 4:35 PM on December 26, 2025.…
Tricycle Driver Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Kabacan, Cotabato
KABACAN, Cotabato — A 52-year-old tricycle driver was declared dead on arrival at the hospital after he was gunned down in a brazen daylight attack along the Cotabato–Davao Road in…
PRO 12 Destroys Confiscated Firecrackers, Improvised “Boga” Ahead of New Year
Police Regional Office 12 (PRO 12), led by Regional Director PBGEN Arnold P. Ardiente, carried out a region-wide ceremonial destruction of confiscated firecrackers and improvised “Boga” devices on December 27,…