Three Chinese Nationals Nabbed in Tawi-Tawi Over Counterfeit Goods, Immigration Violations
Bongao — Three Chinese nationals were arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by joint law enforcement operatives in Tawi-Tawi after…
Tawi-Tawi Strengthens Coastal Defense as 66,000 Mangrove Propagules Planted Under PNAP
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi — In a renewed push to restore degraded coastal ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience in southern Philippines, the…
Seven Suspected Human Trafficking Victims Intercepted in Tawi-Tawi Sea Operation
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities intercepted seven individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking during a maritime security operation off…
Malaysian Drug Suspect, Filipina Cohort Nabbed in Tawi-Tawi; P3.4-M Shabu Seized in Joint Anti-Narcotics Operation
SITANGKAI, Tawi-Tawi — A Malaysian national and his Filipina accomplice were arrested in a high-impact anti-drug operation that led to…
Crocodile Sighting Beneath Coastal Homes Sparks Alarm, Urges Heightened Vigilance in Tawi-Tawi Community
Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi — A quiet coastal evening in Barangay Buan turned into a moment of tension and urgency after…
Two Trafficking Victims Rescued in Tawi-Tawi, Safely Reunited with Families
TAWI-TAWI, BARMM — Swift and coordinated action by government authorities and social welfare agencies led to the successful rescue and…
1-Year-Old Survives “Nail Pusher” Chest Impalement in Tawi-Tawi; Doctors Urge Hospital Upgrade
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — A one-year-old child who sustained a life-threatening impaled chest wound caused by a sharp pedicure tool locally…
25 Master Cases of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Tawi-Tawi Coastal Operation
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities intercepted and seized dozens of boxes of smuggled cigarettes during a coastal operation conducted by the…
₱47.6 Million Worth of Shabu Seized, 2 High-Value Drug Suspects Arrested in Joint Anti-Drug Operation in Tawi-Tawi
SIBUTU, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities seized approximately seven kilograms of suspected shabu worth ₱47.6 million and arrested two high-value drug suspects…
Loose Firearms Surrendered in Tawi-Tawi as Marines Intensify Campaign Against Illegal Weapons
BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Several loose firearms were formally turned over to authorities on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, as part of…