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Two Arrested, Over ₱1.8M Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Parang Drug Bust
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – June 7, 2025 — Authorities confiscated more than ₱1.8 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested two alleged drug personalities during a buy-bust operation conducted Friday evening in Barangay Making, Parang, Maguindanao del Norte. The joint operation, which took place around 6:31 PM, led to the arrest of a 31-year-old…
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Boat Damaged by Rough Seas Washes Ashore in Isabela City
Isabela City, June 7, 2025 — A wooden boat was damaged and washed ashore along Block 4 in Barangay Baluno after being hit by strong waves caused by the southwest monsoon (Habagat) and a Low Pressure Area (LPA) affecting the region. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) Water Search and Rescue (WASAR)…
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WestMinCom Commander Hails Success of KAMANDAG 09-2025 in Tawi-Tawi
Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi — June 7, 2025 — Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete commended the successful conduct of Exercise KAMANDAG 09-2025, which concluded with a closing ceremony today at the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) Headquarters in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi. The multi-day bilateral training between Philippine and U.S. forces, along with other…
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Four Suspected Drug Pushers Nabbed in Cotabato City Buy-Bust; Php 34K Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized
Cotabato City, Philippines – June 6, 2025 — Four individuals identified as alleged high-value drug personalities were arrested in a joint anti-drug operation on the evening of June 5 in Barangay Rosary Heights 10, Cotabato City. Authorities confiscated an estimated Php 34,000 worth of suspected shabu (methamphetamine hydrochloride) during the buy-bust operation conducted around 9:30…
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Bangsamoro Strengthens Green Governance with Landmark Forestry Code Workshop
COTABATO CITY — June 7, 2025 — In a significant step towards advancing environmental protection in the Bangsamoro region, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) convened a two-day Experts’ Review Workshop on June 3–4 to refine the Bangsamoro Sustainable Forestry Code. Held in…
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MENRE Steps Up Conservation Efforts for Dimapatoy Watershed in Datu Odin Sinsuat
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte – In a bid to enhance the protection and sustainable management of the Dimapatoy Watershed Forest Reserve, the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy (MENRE), through its Protected Area Management Section under the Biodiversity, Ecosystems, Research, and Development Services (BERDS), conducted a week-long series of activities from May…
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Teen Arrested in Marantao Drug Sting; Two Suspects Escape via Lake Lanao
Marantao, Lanao del Sur — June 4, 2025 — In a determined crackdown against illegal drugs, the Marantao Municipal Police Station (MPS) successfully conducted a buy-bust operation in Barangay Tuca Kialdan at around 1:10 AM on Tuesday, resulting in the arrest of an 18-year-old male suspect. The operation, part of the Philippine National Police’s (PNP)…
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Long-Standing Family Feud in Basilan Settled Peacefully Through Army-LGU Mediation
Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan — A long-standing armed conflict between two families in Barangay Bohe Lebbung, Ungkaya Pukan, was peacefully resolved on June 5, 2025, thanks to the successful intervention of the 45th Infantry (Gallant) Battalion and the barangay officials. Personnel from the Bohe Lebbung Patrol Base, under Delta Company of the 45IB, facilitated the settlement…
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Man Arrested for Firing M203 Grenade Launcher in Maguindanao del Sur
Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur — June 4, 2025 — Authorities arrested a man known only by his alias “Tito” after he fired an M203 grenade launcher during a heated altercation with family members in Barangay Tunggol, Datu Montawal, on the evening of June 3. The incident occurred around 10:47 PM and prompted swift action…
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Lanao del Sur Sends Medical Team to Assist Hajj Pilgrims
Marawi City, Philippines — In a show of unwavering commitment to the welfare of its constituents, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur (PLGU-LDS), under the leadership of Governor Mamintal “Bombit” Alonto Adiong Jr., has once again deployed a dedicated medical team to support Filipino pilgrims from the province participating in the annual Hajj pilgrimage…