Peace Pact Strengthens Gun-Free, Rido-Free Drive in Sulu Towns
Omar, Sulu — In a renewed push to preserve peace and prevent clan conflicts, the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade recently led a Localized Peace Engagement at the headquarters of the…
Police Intercept ₱1.4M Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes in Lanao del Sur Chase
LANAO DEL SUR — Authorities seized more than ₱1.4 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes following a high-speed pursuit triggered by an anti-criminality checkpoint in the province, police officials reported.…
PCG Divers Recover Body in MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Wreck; Death Toll Rises to 54
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Friday, February 14, 2026, commenced underwater operations at the site of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 maritime incident, resulting in the recovery of one…
Man Shot, Motorcycle Stolen in Brazen Attack in Datu Odin Sinsuat
A 33-year-old man was seriously wounded after being shot and robbed of his motorcycle by unidentified assailants in a daring riding-in-tandem attack in Barangay Margues, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del…
Man Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Tukanalipao, Mamasapano
A man was killed in a shooting incident on the afternoon of February 12, 2026, in Barangay Tukanalipao, Mamasapano, Maguindanao del Sur. According to initial reports, the victim was riding…
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…
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…
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…
.45 Caliber Pistol Used in Luuk Shooting Voluntarily Surrendered Through Army–Police–LGU Efforts
LUUK, SULU — A .45 caliber pistol used in a recent shooting incident in Luuk, Sulu was voluntarily surrendered on February 11, 2026, following the coordinated efforts of security forces…
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…