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Father Shot Dead by Riding-in-Tandem Gunmen in Front of Wife and Young Son in Maguindanao del Sur
PAGALUNGAN, Maguindanao del Sur — A father was shot dead in broad daylight after unidentified riding-in-tandem gunmen ambushed the tricycle he was riding with his wife and six-year-old son along the National Highway in Pagalungan, Maguindanao del Sur, on Saturday afternoon. The victim was identified as Abdulhamed Hussain, an adult resident of Sitio Singko, Barangay…
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Grenade Blast Injures Young Driver in Lanao del Sur; Police Launch Manhunt for Suspects
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A 22-year-old driver was injured after being struck by shrapnel from a hand grenade allegedly thrown by unidentified suspects riding a white minivan in Barangay Curahab, Malabang, on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. According to Bangsamoro Police Regional Office spokesperson Capt. Steffi Salanguit, the victim, identified only by the alias “Sali,”…
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Coast Guard, Navy Lead Life-Saving Medical Evacuation of Stricken Crewman in Tawi-Tawi Waters
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — A critically ill crew member suffering from severe heatstroke was successfully rescued and medically evacuated from a vessel at sea through a coordinated emergency response involving the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), the Philippine Navy, and several government agencies on June 21, 2026. According to the Coast Guard Station (CGS) Central Tawi-Tawi, authorities…
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Coast Guard Rescues 28 Passengers After Vessel Suffers Engine Failure Off Bongao, Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Twenty-eight passengers were safely rescued after a motor launch encountered engine trouble while sailing in the waters off Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, prompting a swift rescue and towing operation by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on June 22, 2026. The Coast Guard Station Central Tawi-Tawi (CGSCTT), in coordination with the Coast Guard Sub-Station Bongao,…
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Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia Intensify Joint Security Operations with Trilateral Maritime and Air Patrols in Tawi-Tawi Waters
ZAMBOANGA CITY — In a significant demonstration of regional security cooperation, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia recently carried out coordinated trilateral maritime and air patrols in the waters of Tawi-Tawi, reinforcing their collective commitment to safeguarding the tri-border area against evolving security threats. The operation, conducted under the framework of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines Trilateral Cooperative Arrangement…
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Alleged Smuggled Diesel Worth ₱42,000 Seized in Basilan; Authorities Intensify Anti-Smuggling Campaign
MALUSO, Basilan — Authorities in Basilan have intensified their crackdown on smuggling activities after law enforcement operatives confiscated an estimated 525 liters of alleged smuggled diesel worth approximately ₱42,000 during a late-night operation in Maluso town. The operation, conducted at around 9:30 p.m. on June 22, 2026, resulted in the recovery of approximately 18 gallons…
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14 Former Extremists Surrender, 41 Loose Firearms Turned Over in Major Peace and Security Breakthrough in Central Mindanao
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — Fourteen former members of violent extremist groups voluntarily surrendered to government authorities while 41 loose firearms were formally turned over in a significant peace and security milestone in Central Mindanao on June 21, 2026. The surrender and turnover ceremony was held at the Headquarters of the 38th Infantry Battalion…
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Civilians Bear the Brunt as Clan Feuds Turn SGA Communities Into Battlegrounds
PAHAMUDDIN, SGA-BARMM — Fear, displacement, and uncertainty have once again gripped communities in the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as separate incidents of clan conflict forced residents to flee their homes and left families mourning the dead. What began as a feud between powerful families has once…
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Love Triangle Turns Violent: Teenager Shot by Girlfriend’s Ex-Husband in Datu Piang
A 19-year-old man was wounded after he was allegedly shot by the former husband of his girlfriend in a violent incident believed to have been triggered by jealousy in Barangay Damabalas, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, police said. The victim, identified only by the alias “Karim,” a resident of Pikit, North Cotabato, sustained multiple gunshot…
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Unidentified Woman Found Dead in Basilan; Investigation Underway
UNGKAYA PUKAN, Basilan — Authorities have launched an intensive investigation following the discovery of an unidentified woman’s body in a grassy area near the boundary of Barangays Bohe Suyak and Amaloy in the municipality of Ungkaya Pukan on Saturday morning. The victim was found lifeless and covered in blood, prompting immediate concern among residents and…