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Isabela City, Basilan — Authorities arrested a male suspect and seized more than P200,000 worth of suspected illegal drugs in a successful joint buy-bust operation conducted Tuesday evening, April 21,…
INDANAN, SULU — After nearly five decades marked by division, grief, and lingering tension, two families in Barangay Pasil, Indanan have finally chosen peace—closing a painful chapter through dialogue, forgiveness,…
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte — A heartbreaking scene has shaken a quiet community in Poblacion, where a young child lies lifeless inside a modest home—without even the dignity of a…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A grieving family in Barangay Sinunuc has accused authorities of carrying out what they described as a “massacre” after a pre-dawn police operation on Thursday, April 23,…
LUUK, Sulu — A total of five loose firearms were voluntarily surrendered across multiple municipalities in Sulu from April 18 to 22, 2026, signaling sustained progress in the government’s campaign…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — April 21, 2026 — In a city where coastal ecosystems and urban growth intersect, a new partnership is turning everyday waste into a powerful tool for…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities have identified the lifeless body of a 34-year-old woman discovered in a boundary area between Barangays Boalan, Tala, and Lumbangan, as investigators continue to piece together…
Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines — Authorities have finally arrested two suspects linked to a kidnapping case dating back to 2003, marking a significant breakthrough in the long-running pursuit of justice in…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A major anti-drug operation delivered a significant setback to illegal narcotics networks after authorities arrested a high-value suspect and confiscated nearly ₱7.5 million worth of suspected shabu…
PATA, Sulu — In a landmark step toward long-term peace and stability, the Municipality of Pata was officially declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community (RFGFPCC) on April 20, 2026,…