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ARAKAN, COTABATO — A barangay chairman and his companion, a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), were gunned down in a brazen daylight ambush on Saturday morning,…
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Police have taken into custody two male suspects in connection with the killing of a 15-year-old girl whose body was found in a pineapple plantation in…
KALAMANSIG, Sultan Kudarat / GLAN, Sarangani Province — In a powerful show of commitment to marine wildlife conservation, more than 160 endangered sea turtle hatchlings were successfully released into protected…
TULUNAN, Cotabato — Shock and fear gripped Minapan National High School on Thursday afternoon, January 15, after the lifeless body of a 47-year-old woman was discovered inside the school’s library,…
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged illegal treasure hunting activity in a mountainous area of Barangay Landan, Polomolok, following a community report that prompted…
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato – “We need a peaceful life, clean water, and a healthy environment.” “Barangay Ned is a paradise that must be cared for, not destroyed by mining.”…
Maasim, Sarangani – January 14, 2026 – Authorities intercepted a vehicle carrying suspected smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation along the National Highway in Sitio Seguil, Barangay Tinoto, Maasim, resulting…
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — The lifeless body of a minor was discovered Thursday morning in a pineapple plantation in Barangay Maligo, Polomolok, two days after she went missing, authorities said.…
What should have been a simple and affordable government transaction turned into a disturbing encounter with alleged corruption, overcharging, and possible fixer operations inside the Land Transportation Office (LTO) located…
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — The Municipality of Midsayap was officially declared Local Terrorist Group/Communist Terrorist Group (LTG/CTG)-free on January 14, 2026, marking a major milestone in the government’s peace and security…