30 Boxes of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Jolo, Sulu
Jolo, Sulu – Authorities seized 30 boxes of suspected smuggled cigarettes in a roadside interception in Barangay Asturias, Jolo, on the afternoon of February 25, 2026. At approximately 5:45 PM,…
15 Rescued After Passenger Boat Sinks Near Baluk-Baluk Island
A passenger boat carrying crew members and their relatives sank while traveling between islands in Basilan waters, prompting a rapid rescue operation that saved all 15 people onboard. Authorities said…
Rido Settled in Lanao del Sur: Rival Families Forge Peace in Malabang
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — A long-standing family conflict, locally known as rido, was peacefully settled on Thursday morning, February 26, 2026, after members of the Macarampat Gaos and Magarang…
Swift Joint Operation Leads to Arrest of Shooting Suspect in Panamao, Sulu
Authorities swiftly apprehended a suspected gunman following a coordinated law enforcement operation in Barangay Kamalig, Panamao, Sulu, on the afternoon of February 26, 2026, preventing what officials say could have…
Delivery driver shot dead in Cotabato City; police launch hot pursuit
COTABATO CITY — A 21-year-old delivery driver died after being shot multiple times by unidentified gunmen Thursday evening, February 26, along Doña Teresa Street in Poblacion 4, according to authorities.…
Tractor driver shot dead while working in Maguindanao del Sur as violence persists during Ramadan
A tractor driver was shot dead while working in a farming area in Barangay Kaya-Kaya, in the municipality of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao del Sur, on the afternoon of February…
Two Farmers Gunned Down in Mamasapano as Violence Persists During Ramadan
MAMASAPANO, Maguindanao del Sur — Violence has once again struck a rural community in Mamasapano, where two farmers were shot dead late Wednesday night, even as Muslim communities observe the…
Lanao del Sur breaks ground for modern disaster response hub in Marawi
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — In a move aimed at strengthening disaster preparedness and emergency coordination in the province, the Provincial Government of Lanao del Sur officially broke ground…
Equipment Boost Strengthens Operational Readiness of Kampilan Division
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — The 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division formally received newly acquired and refurbished equipment during a ceremonial turnover held February 26, 2026, at its headquarters…
Indigenous Tëduray soldier from Maguindanao del Norte tops elite Scout Ranger Course
A member of the Indigenous Tëduray community from Maguindanao del Norte has made history after emerging as the top graduate of the highly demanding Scout Ranger Course—one of the most…