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Two men found dead in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur; one identified as Davao resident
SHARIFF AGUAK, Maguindanao del Sur — Two men were found lifeless and bloodied by residents in a remote area of Shariff Aguak, authorities confirmed on Thursday. According to initial police reports, one of the victims was identified only by the alias “Denver,” a resident of Purok 6, Bago Gallera, Talomo District in Davao City. The…
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Five BIFF Members Surrender in Sultan Kudarat, Turn Over High-Powered Weapons
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Five former members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) from Maguindanao del Sur formally surrendered to authorities on Friday, February 13, 2026, in a ceremonial activity held at the Municipal Hall in Barangay Dalumangcob, Sultan Kudarat. The surrender involved one member of the PSR-BIFF Bungos Faction and four…
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MAFAR, MSU-TCTO Lead Major Coral Reef Rehabilitation in Sitangkai After Vessel Damage
SITANGKAI, Tawi-Tawi — The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR)), in partnership with the Mindanao State University–Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography, has launched a major coral reef rehabilitation project in Panggungan Island, aiming to restore marine ecosystems damaged by a vessel grounding incident in December…
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Armed Clash Between Rival Families Erupts in Mamasapano, No Casualties Reported
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — Tensions flared anew on Wednesday morning after an armed encounter broke out between two rival families in Sitio Manggapang, Barangay Manungkaling, here, despite earlier peace efforts aimed at ending their long-standing feud. The clash erupted at around 10:00 a.m. and involved members of the Anwari Gayanandang clan and the Diya…
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Tawi-Tawi: The Philippines’ Last Ecological Frontier and a Living Sanctuary of Life
In the southernmost reaches of the Philippines lies a province that remains largely hidden from the public eye yet holds extraordinary ecological importance: Tawi-Tawi. Composed of small islands at the edge of the Sulu Archipelago, Tawi-Tawi is one of the country’s last true frontiers of biodiversity—an irreplaceable natural treasure whose forests, wildlife, and ecosystems are…
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Firearms, Ammunition Seized in Hot Pursuit Operation in Nabalawag, BARMM
NABALAWAG, Special Geographic Area, BARMM — Authorities seized multiple high-powered firearms and assorted ammunition during a hot pursuit and clearing operation conducted in Nabalawag, Special Geographic Area (SGA), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), following a shooting incident in Barangay Olandang on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The operation was jointly carried out by personnel…
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February 12, 1981: The Day Blood Stained Pata Island — Remembering One of Mindanao’s Darkest Massacres
Every year on February 12, the nation is called to remember one of the darkest and most painful chapters in the history of Mindanao and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It is the anniversary of the Pata Island Massacre—an event that claimed the lives of more than a hundred Filipino soldiers and later thousands…
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Rido Settlement Seals Peace Between Rival Groups in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur — A long-standing clan conflict was formally put to rest after a successful Rido Settlement was forged between the groups of Hon. Al-Moqtar Dalandas and Commander Benao on the morning of February 11, 2026, marking a significant step toward lasting peace and stability in the area. The peace dialogue and…
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Another Body Recovered as Death Toll Rises in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Tragedy; Overloading Eyed as Possible Cause
BASILAN, Philippines — The death toll in the tragic sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 continues to climb after the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recovered another cadaver during ongoing search, rescue, and dive operations off the waters of Baluk-Baluk Island in Basilan on Tuesday morning, February 11, 2026. Authorities said technical divers began descending to…
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RED ALERT ON MINDANAO’S LARGEST RIVER: Study Warns Rio Grande Facing Rising Organic Pollution Threat
Scientific Findings Raise Alarm Over Water Safety in Cotabato City COTABATO CITY, BARMM — A comprehensive scientific study has issued a stark warning over the worsening condition of the Rio Grande de Mindanao, revealing that the river faces a high risk of organic pollution that could endanger aquatic ecosystems, public health, and the livelihoods of…