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1-Year-Old Survives “Nail Pusher” Chest Impalement in Tawi-Tawi; Doctors Urge Hospital Upgrade
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — A one-year-old child who sustained a life-threatening impaled chest wound caused by a sharp pedicure tool locally known as a “nail pusher” has survived following a successful emergency operation at the province’s lone surgical hospital, according to a report aired by Suwara Tawi-Tawi, a local radio station. The child was rushed to…
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2 Most Wanted Killed in Shootout During Arrest Operation in Maguindanao del Norte
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Two men listed among the most wanted persons at the municipal and provincial levels were killed in a predawn shootout with police operatives serving a warrant of arrest in Barangay Rebuken on Monday, March 23, 2026. Authorities identified the fatalities as Peter D. Osorio, 35, a resident of Antipas,…
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Street-Level Drug Suspect Arrested in Wao Buy-Bust; P136K Worth of Shabu Seized
WAO, Lanao del Sur — A 54-year-old man identified only by his alias “Efren” was arrested in a joint anti-drug operation on the afternoon of March 20, 2026, as authorities seized suspected shabu valued at P136,000 in Barangay West Kili Kili. The operation, conducted at around 3:42 p.m. in Purok 4, was led by operatives…
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Man Gunned Down in Broad Daylight Shooting in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur
A man was shot dead in a fresh incident of gun violence that has alarmed residents in Buluan, Maguindanao del Sur, as authorities continue to grapple with unresolved cases of killings in the area. The victim was identified as Jemar Timpolok, a Moro resident of the municipality. He died instantly after sustaining multiple gunshot wounds…
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Man Shot by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY — A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times by unidentified assailants in a brazen early morning attack in Barangay Rosary Heights 10 on Sunday, March 22, 2026, authorities said. The victim was identified as Datu Hashim Glang Dagloc, a married, self-employed resident of Lower Bitara, Malagapas, in the same barangay. Initial police investigation…
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Php20.1 Million Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Maguindanao Checkpoint Operation
Parang, Maguindanao del Norte – A coordinated intelligence-driven anti-criminality checkpoint led to the interception of an estimated Php20.1 million worth of smuggled cigarettes early Friday morning, authorities reported. The operation took place at approximately 6:30 AM on March 20, 2026, at the Pinantao Detachment, Brgy. Pinantao, Parang. The operation was spearheaded by personnel from the…
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5 High-Powered Firearms Seized in Maguindanao del Norte Patrol Ahead of Ramadan End
TALITAY, Maguindanao del Norte — Government troops seized five high-powered firearms along with ammunition and other war materiel after armed men fled during a combat patrol operation in Barangay Gadungan on the afternoon of March 20, 2026. The operation, conducted around 2:00 p.m. by elements of the 1st Mechanized Infantry (Lakan) Battalion, was part of…
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Five Arrested as Police Dismantle Drug Den in Marawi City
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — Authorities intensified their crackdown on illegal drugs after the Marawi City Police Station (CPS) successfully dismantled a suspected drug den and arrested five individuals during an operation on March 18, 2026, in Barangay Marawi Poblacion. The operation was launched following a tip from concerned residents reporting an ongoing pot…
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Five Arrested in Maguindanao del Norte Drug Bust; Suspected Drug Den Dismantled
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A joint anti-illegal drug operation by police and drug enforcement agents led to the arrest of five individuals and the dismantling of a suspected drug den in Barangay Ladia on Wednesday afternoon, March 18, authorities reported. The buy-bust operation, conducted at around 4:00 p.m., was spearheaded by operatives of…
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Fresh Clash in BARMM Forces Damatulan Residents to Flee Anew During Ramadan’s Final Hours
Nabalawag, Special Geographic Area (SGA) – Fear once again gripped residents of Purok 7, Barangay Damatulan after renewed gunfire and clashes erupted near their community, forcing families to flee their homes in the final hours of Ramadan. According to initial reports, bursts of gunfire rang out before dawn, triggering panic among villagers who had only…