35-Year-Old Man Shot by Unidentified Gunman in Kidapawan City
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — A 35-year-old man was wounded in a shooting incident carried out by an unidentified assailant in the early hours of Wednesday, April 23, 2026, raising fresh…
54-Year-Old Man Arrested in Cotabato Buy-Bust; Gun, Shabu Seized
TULUNAN, Cotabato — A 54-year-old man was arrested after authorities seized illegal drugs and a firearm during a buy-bust operation conducted Monday afternoon, April 20, 2026, in Barangay Poblacion. The…
₱490K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Intercepted in Cotabato; 3 Suspects Arrested
M’LANG, Cotabato — Authorities successfully intercepted a significant smuggling operation involving illicit cigarettes during a routine mobile patrol in Barangay Bagontapay on the evening of April 20, 2026, leading to…
PNP-SAF Nabs Alleged DI-HG Logistics Financier in Cotabato Counterterrorism Operation
NORTH COTABATO — April 20, 2026 — A joint counterterrorism operation led by the Philippine National Police–Special Action Force (PNP-SAF) resulted in the arrest of a suspected member of a…
Rare “Kagwang” Encounter in Mt. Apo Highlights Urgent Call to Protect Forest Ecosystems
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — A rare and dramatic encounter with the Philippine flying lemur, scientifically known as Cynocephalus volans, has underscored the ecological importance of preserving the country’s remaining forests,…
Senior Citizen Killed in Grenade and Shooting Attack in Pikit
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,…
Mayor Sacdalan inspects conflict-hit facilities in Midsayap village, residents raise security concerns
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…
Man Shot in Broad Daylight in Magpet, Cotabato; Police Launch Manhunt
MAGPET, Cotabato Province — A man was critically wounded after being shot by an unidentified assailant in a brazen daytime attack near the public market in Barangay Poblacion on Thursday…
Gunbattle Erupts in Matalam, Cotabato Over Alleged Land Dispute; Military, Unidentified Armed Group Clash
MATALAM, Cotabato — A firefight broke out early Wednesday morning, April 15, between government troops and an unidentified armed group in two barangays here, reportedly triggered by a long-standing land…
Couple Injured in Violent Hold-Up Attempt in Cotabato; Manhunt Underway
TULUNAN, Cotabato — A couple was rushed to the hospital after being harassed and attacked during a violent hold-up attempt in Purok 3, Barangay New Caridad on the evening of…