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DUMINGAG, Zamboanga del Sur — A suspected chicken thief was injured after being accidentally shot by his own firearm while attempting to flee from pursuing residents on the morning of…
JOLO, Sulu — The campaign to establish Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered communities in Sulu is gaining significant traction, as more civilians voluntarily surrender their firearms—an encouraging sign of growing public…
A six-year-old girl from Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur has died after being bitten by a snake, in a tragic incident that has sparked renewed calls for improved access to life-saving…
Poblacion, Malangas, Zamboanga Sibugay — What began as a modest aquaculture initiative has transformed into a promising livelihood venture for members of the Aqua Bounty Fisherfolk Association, who recently celebrated…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities seized an estimated ₱3.4 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested two individuals following a high-risk anti-drug operation that culminated in a vehicular crash at…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities seized approximately half a kilogram of suspected shabu valued at ₱3.4 million and arrested three alleged drug dealers during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine…
TAPUL, Sulu — Sustained peacebuilding efforts in this island municipality continue to gain traction as a total of seven firearms have been voluntarily surrendered under the government’s intensified campaign to…
Siasi, Sulu — Authorities have launched an extensive search, rescue, and investigation operation following a deadly strafing incident at sea between Barangay Tangkulan in Tapul and Barangay Tara in Siasi…
JOLO, Sulu — Strengthened collaboration among government forces, local leaders, and communities continues to produce concrete gains in Sulu, as troops facilitated the voluntary handover of loose firearms in separate…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities intercepted and assisted five women believed to be victims of human trafficking upon their arrival at the Zamboanga Seaport on March 29, 2026, following a coordinated…