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SUMISIP, Basilan — Authorities confiscated illegally cut lumber during a joint inspection operation against suspected illegal logging in Barangay Mahatalang on February 19, 2026, as part of continuing efforts to…
SULU, Philippines — A coordinated search and rescue operation led by the Philippine Coast Guard and local authorities resulted in the safe rescue of crew members of the motor launch…
The Philippines is taking a significant step forward in expanding inclusive tourism, as the Department of Tourism (DOT) deepens its engagement with Indonesia’s growing Umrah and Hajj travel market. Through…
LUGUS, Sulu — In a landmark step toward lasting peace and inclusive development, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Lugus formally established its Municipal Task Force to End Local Armed…
Banguingui, Sulu — In a significant step toward lasting peace and security, local authorities and military forces witnessed another voluntary firearm surrender in the Municipality of Banguingui on February 18,…
The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) intensified its nationwide crackdown on loose firearms under OPLAN PAGLALANSAG OMEGA, leading to the arrest of an alleged gunrunner and the seizure of…
BASILAN – The death toll in the tragic sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin III has risen to 64 after Philippine Coast Guard technical divers recovered two additional bodies during underwater…
TALITAY, Maguindanao del Norte / TALAYAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Authorities on Monday, February 16, 2026, reported the successful turnover of 35 loose firearms in separate ceremonies held in Talitay,…
MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE — One of the two suspects in the fatal shooting and robbery of a motorcycle rider in the municipalities of Datu Odin Sinsuat and Upi has been…
Authorities confirmed on Monday, February 17, 2026, that four additional bodies have been recovered from the site of the sunken MV Trisha Kerstin 3, further deepening the toll of one…