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MATALAM, North Cotabato — A man was injured in a fresh shooting incident reported on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025, in Purok 9, Barangay Kidama, this municipality. The victim was…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A 22-year-old college student sought police assistance after she was allegedly sexually harassed by a tricycle driver during a daytime commute in the city, raising renewed…
TUPI, South Cotabato — A Bangsamoro family has renewed its claim over a parcel of land in Barangay Bololmala, Tupi, South Cotabato, alleging that the property was forcibly abandoned by…
KABACAN, Cotabato — Five suspected criminals, including a notorious armed group leader tagged as a “security enforcer” in the area, were killed in a predawn joint security operation in Sitio…
The Canadian government has issued a sweeping travel advisory against large parts of Mindanao, citing serious threats of crime, terrorism, and kidnapping—an action that threatens to further stigmatize the region…
KABACAN, Cotabato — A joint anti-illegal drugs operation turned deadly on Tuesday afternoon after suspected drug personalities allegedly fought back during a raid conducted by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency…
The Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12) significantly strengthened its frontline capabilities following the blessing and ceremonial turnover of modern firearms and protective equipment led by Regional Director PBGen. Arnold P.…
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat — Two men riding a motorcycle were killed on the spot after they were ambushed by armed assailants in Purok Patambeg, Barangay Zeneben, Lambayong, on Monday night,…
KORONADAL CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has intensified its enforcement campaign against environmental violations in the Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape (MMPL), with courts now handing…
DAVAO GULF — Even as it carried out a critical maritime security mission in southern Philippine waters, the Philippine Navy vessel BRP Tagbanua (LC296) made room for compassion, bringing the…