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Jolo, Sulu — A growing wave of civilian cooperation is strengthening peace efforts in Sulu, as four firearms were voluntarily surrendered in separate municipalities on Sunday, March 22, signaling increased…
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…
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…
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…
LUUK, Sulu — Sustained peace and security efforts in this conflict-affected municipality gained further ground after a high-powered firearm was voluntarily surrendered during the declaration of Barangay Niog-Niog as a…
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…
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…
Panamao, Sulu — Sustained peace initiatives in the province of Sulu continue to gain ground as residents voluntarily surrendered five firearms in separate barangays, underscoring growing trust between communities, local…
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…
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…