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TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — The municipal government of Tampakan has intensified its campaign against illegal small-scale mining, locally known as “banlas,” as part of a broader effort to protect communities…
TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — What was initially thought to be a brief moment of rest turned into a tragic discovery after an elderly tricycle driver was found lifeless on Saturday…
TAMPAKAN, South Cotabato — Authorities have intensified their campaign against illegal hydraulic mining or “banlas” following a successful two-day operation in Sitio Kampo Kilot, Barangay Pulabato, resulting in the seizure…
Authorities uprooted and destroyed approximately 1,000 fully grown marijuana plants during a joint eradication operation conducted in a remote and disputed boundary area between Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato on…
BANGA, South Cotabato — A farmer was shot dead in a brazen daylight attack on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, in Barangay Rang-Ay, prompting an ongoing police investigation to identify…
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — Two brothers were injured after being shot by an unidentified gunman in Purok 4, Barangay Polo, Polomolok, at around 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, authorities reported. The…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A 42-year-old drug suspect was arrested and more than ₱200,000 worth of suspected shabu was confiscated in a coordinated anti-criminality operation conducted by police and…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — A 24-year-old man was arrested Thursday evening, March 19, 2026, in a drug buy-bust operation conducted by joint operatives of the Koronadal City Police Office’s…
POLOMOLOK, South Cotabato — A 51-year-old collector was shot dead in broad daylight on Thursday morning, March 19, in a remote area of Barangay Palkan, prompting an ongoing investigation by…
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — An 11-year-old boy is currently under medical observation after he was electrocuted while attempting to retrieve a kite that got entangled in a live power…