News from Soccsksargen region
ALABEL, Sarangani Province – Authorities are investigating the possible involvement of a local terrorist group in the killing of Army reservist Julius Tibay, 45, in Barangay Tokawal last week. Tibay,… 'Read more' "Authorities Investigate Possible Terrorist Group Link to Army Reservist’s Killing in Sarangani"
Polomolok, South Cotabato—A 24-year-old street-level individual, known by the alias “Joshua,” was apprehended in a buy-bust operation led by the South Cotabato Philippine National Police (PNP) in Barangay Cannery Site,… 'Read more' "Street-Level Individual Arrested in Key Buy-Bust Operation by South Cotabato PNP"
Malungon, Sarangani Province – October 18, 2024Personnel of the Malungon Municipal Police Station seized PHP 760,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes during a checkpoint operation along the National Highway in Barangay… 'Read more' "P760K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Sarangani Checkpoint Operation"
General Santos City – October 22, 2024The administration of Mayor Lorelie Pacquiao has come under fire from concerned netizens following the late announcement of class suspensions in the city on… 'Read more' "General Santos City Faces Backlash Over Late Suspension of Classes Amid Rainy Weather"
Mount Apo Natural Park, Cotabato – October 17, 2024In a heartwarming conservation effort, a male Mindanao Flying Squirrel (Petinomys mindanensis) was successfully reintroduced into its natural habitat in Mount Apo… 'Read more' "Mindanao Flying Squirrel Reintroduced to the Wild"
South Cotabato, October 18, 2024 – A man was arrested following the seizure of a firearm and illegal drugs during a search warrant operation conducted by a joint police team… 'Read more' "Man Arrested After Firearm and Drugs Seized in South Cotabato Search Warrant Operation"
Magpet, Cotabato (October 20, 2024) – Heavy flooding in Barangay Bantac, Magpet, North Cotabato, displaced nearly 50 homes and caused significant damage to property on Sunday evening. The flooding, triggered… 'Read more' "Flood in Magpet Displaces Nearly 50 Homes, Causes Widespread Damage"
Mlang, Cotabato – October 19, 2024 A resident was killed and four others wounded, including two soldiers, when a drunken barangay official went on a shooting spree at a chicken… 'Read more' "Drunken Barangay Official Kills One, Injures Four in Cotabato Shooting"
Koronadal City—Over 200 young participants from across Region 12 came together on Friday, October 18, for the inaugural Soccsksargen Environment and Natural Resources (SOX ENR) Youth Summit. The event, organized… 'Read more' "Youth Summit in Koronadal Highlights Environmental Awareness and Responsible Mining Debate"
Kidapawan City, October 18, 2024 — A 31-year-old police officer was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside her laundry shop on Datu Ingkal Street, Poblacion, Kidapawan City, at approximately 7:00… 'Read more' "Police Officer Fatally Shot in Kidapawan City"