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Police Mediate Labor Dispute at SPX Delivery Hub in Tawi-Tawi; Operations Temporarily Suspended
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Police intervened in a labor-management dispute at the SPX Delivery Hub in Sanga-Sanga, Bongao on Monday afternoon, June 29, after tensions between management and employees disrupted the hub’s operations and forced its temporary closure. According to a police report, personnel responded at around 4:00 p.m. under the directive of PLTCOL Alexander M.…
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Volunteer Teacher, Soldier Killed in Lanao del Sur Ambush; MBHTE-BARMM Demands Swift Justice
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A Philippine Army soldier and a young volunteer teacher were killed after armed men ambushed a military convoy in Barangay Lamin, Malabang, Lanao del Sur, on Saturday afternoon, prompting the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to strongly condemn…
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AWOL Soldier Arrested in PDEA Buy-Bust; ₱13.6 Million Worth of Shabu Seized in Maguindanao del Norte
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — An alleged drug courier who was later identified as an AWOL (Absent Without Official Leave) soldier was arrested during a joint anti-drug operation after authorities seized approximately two kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱13.6 million in standard drug price in Parang, Maguindanao del Norte, on Sunday morning. The…
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₱2.18 Million Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Recovered in Lanao del Sur
MARANTAO, Lanao del Sur – Authorities recovered more than ₱2.18 million worth of allegedly smuggled cigarettes that were abandoned by unidentified individuals attempting to evade an anti-criminality checkpoint in Marantao, Lanao del Sur, early Sunday morning. According to the Marantao Municipal Police Station (MPS), the recovery operation took place at around 12:55 a.m. on June…
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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…