Bud Dajo at 120: Memory, Massacre, and the Unbroken Spirit of the Tausug
In March 1906, on the island of Jolo in the Sulu archipelago, the slopes of Bud Dajo—an extinct volcano sacred to the Tausug people—became the site of one of the…
US Marine Special Operations Unit Strengthens Security Partnership with 11th Infantry Division in Sulu
JOLO, Sulu — A United States Marine special operations unit paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Philippine military in Sulu on March 6, reinforcing the longstanding defense…
Community Dialogue Leads to Voluntary Firearm Surrender in Lugus, Sulu
LUGUS, Sulu — Continued community dialogue and strengthened coordination between security forces and local leaders have resulted in another voluntary surrender of firearms in the municipality of Lugus, Sulu on…
11,516 Marijuana Plants Worth Over ₱10 Million Destroyed in Anti-Drug Operation in Sulu
Authorities uprooted and burned more than 11,500 fully grown marijuana plants valued at over ₱10 million during a joint anti-illegal drugs operation in Barangay Masjid Punjungan, Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu on…
Historic Settlement Ends Long-Running Clan Feud in Talipao
TALIPAO, Sulu — A long-standing rido or clan feud that has simmered for years in this conflict-prone municipality finally moved toward resolution after a decisive settlement facilitated by the military,…
Barangay Masjid Bayle Declared First Rido-Free and Gun-Free Community in Kalingalan Caluang, Sulu
KALINGALAN CALUANG, Sulu — In a significant development for grassroots peacebuilding in the province, Barangay Masjid Bayle was formally declared a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community on February 28, 2026…
Barangay Tinah Reaffirms Rido-Free, Gun-Free Status in Panamao Peace Effort
PANAMAO, Sulu — Barangay Tinah renewed its commitment to peace and security after reaffirming its status as a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and Peace-Centered Community during a ceremonial gathering on February 28,…
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,…
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…
Philippine Navy Seizes ₱55.7-M Worth of Undocumented Cigarettes in Western Mindanao Operations
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Philippine Navy, through the Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC), dealt a major setback to illegal maritime trade after intercepting three vessels carrying undocumented cigarettes worth a…