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Senior Citizen Killed in Grenade and Shooting Attack in Pikit

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

PIKIT, Cotabato — A 60-year-old multicab driver was killed in a brazen attack involving gunfire and a grenade explosion along a national highway in Barangay Takepan, authorities confirmed. The victim, identified as Nano Guiambalanan Salimenang, a resident of the area, was driving his multicab on the afternoon of April 18 when he was suddenly attacked […]

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SCPPO Nets Wanted Persons, Drug Suspects, Anti-Smuggling Violators in Intensified Crackdown Across South Cotabato

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A series of intensified law enforcement operations conducted by the South Cotabato Police Provincial Office (SCPPO) has led to the arrest of multiple wanted individuals, drug suspects, and anti-smuggling violators across the province, police officials reported. Under the leadership of Provincial Director Samuel T. Cadungon, the SCPPO carried out coordinated […]

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Man Shot in Broad Daylight in Sultan Kudarat; Police Discover Pending Murder Warrants

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat — A 30-year-old man survived a daytime shooting incident on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Purok Libas, Barangay Pinguiaman, prompting an intensified police manhunt after authorities later discovered the victim had two pending warrants of arrest for murder. The victim, identified only as alias “Saber,” a resident of Rajah Buayan, Maguindanao del […]

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11-year-old girl killed after being hit by stray bullet during police operation in General Santos

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:00:00 +0000

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A tragic shooting incident in Purok Pandian, Barangay Labangal on Saturday morning claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl who was caught in the crossfire during a police operation against an armed suspect. Initial reports said the incident unfolded between 11:30 a.m. and 11:50 a.m. after police responded to complaints of […]

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₱1.4-M Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Lebak; Fisherman Arrested

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

LEBAK, Sultan Kudarat — Authorities seized more than ₱1.4 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes and arrested a local fisherman during a pre-dawn police operation on April 17, 2026, in Barangay Kinudalan. The confiscation stemmed from a joint mobile patrol conducted by personnel of the Lebak Municipal Police Station and the 2nd Sultan Kudarat Provincial […]

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Student Gunned Down While Riding Motorcycle in Polomolok, South Cotabato

SOX Correspondent — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

A 20-year-old student was shot dead by an unidentified assailant while riding his motorcycle in Barangay Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato, shortly after midnight on April 18, 2026, police said. Initial investigation revealed that the victim was traversing the national highway in Purok Pag-asa aboard his Honda XRM motorcycle when an unknown gunman suddenly opened fire. […]

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Mayor Sacdalan inspects conflict-hit facilities in Midsayap village, residents raise security concerns

SOX Correspondent — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — Personally assessing the impact of recent violence and emerging security concerns, Mayor Rolly Sacdalan on Friday visited Barangay Lomopog to inspect damaged public facilities and evaluate the overall condition of the community. The inspection comes more than a month after an armed encounter involving lawless groups along the boundary of Lomopog, Midsayap […]

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Farmer Loses Hand in Brutal Pre-Dawn Hacking Incident in Sultan Kudarat

SOX Correspondent — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A 50-year-old farmer was left critically injured after a brutal hacking incident that severed his hand in the early hours of Friday, April 17, 2026, in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat. Police identified the victim as Reynaldo Celeste Calaor, a resident of Purok 7, Barangay Sinakulay. Calaor sustained multiple deep wounds, including a severe slash to […]

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Fire Hits Popular Lake Sebu Resort, Damages Key Facilities; No Injuries Reported

SOX Correspondent — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000

LAKE SEBU, South Cotabato — A fire broke out early Friday morning, April 17, damaging portions of the well-known Punta Isla Lake Resort, one of the Philippines’ most popular tourist destinations. According to initial reports, the blaze started at around 4:00 a.m., disrupting the quiet atmosphere of the lakeside resort. The fire affected several key […]

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₱2.8-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Sultan Kudarat; Suspects Flee Scene

SOX Correspondent — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000

LEBAK, Sultan Kudarat — Authorities seized an estimated ₱2.8 million worth of smuggled cigarettes during a joint police operation on the evening of April 15, 2026, in Barangay Kinudalan, as part of intensified efforts to curb illegal trade in the region. The operation, led by the Lebak Municipal Police Station in coordination with the 2nd […]

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