Barangay Kagawad Shot Dead by Alleged Son-in-Law in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A barangay kagawad was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday after he was allegedly attacked by his own son-in-law following a confrontation linked to a…
Man Killed in Violent Attack During Traditional “Pamalaye” Ceremony in Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur — A traditional “pamalaye” or asking for the hand in marriage ceremony in Barangay Gulictop turned into a tragic and violent scene after a 37-year-old man…
95 Firearms, Explosives Surrendered in Zamboanga del Sur as Province Marks 5 Years Insurgency-Free
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — In a major show of public cooperation and government-led peacebuilding efforts, at least 95 assorted loose firearms, 64 explosives, and 132 live ammunition were…
Fear Grips Isabela City as Third Shooting Since May 10 Claims Life of City Hall Employee
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — Fear and outrage continue to spread across Isabela City after another fatal riding-in-tandem shooting claimed the life of a City Hall employee on Wednesday, marking the…
Fisherman Found Dead After Falling From Boat Off Zamboanga Coast
A 41-year-old fisherman was found dead floating in the waters off Pulo Pitas in Barangay Bolong, Zamboanga City, a day after he reportedly fell from his own fishing boat while…
CIDG, Customs Seize Nearly P3.8-M Worth of Alleged Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities intensified their campaign against the illegal cigarette trade after operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), in coordination with the Bureau of Customs Region…
Soldiers Rush to Save Drowning Minor in Sulu Beach Incident
A minor was rushed to the hospital after nearly drowning at Bulangsih Beach in Barangay Bulangsih, Panamao, Sulu on May 17, following the swift response of government troops from the…
Authorities Seize P2.4-M Worth of Suspected Smuggled Cigarettes in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities confiscated approximately 18 master cases of suspected smuggled cigarettes with an estimated value of around P2.4 million during an anti-smuggling operation conducted in Paniran Block 8,…
Two Members of Labain Criminal Group Surrender in Zamboanga Sibugay
Two members of the notorious Labain Criminal Group (LCG), including its alleged leader, voluntarily surrendered to government troops in a significant breakthrough in the government’s continuing peace and security campaign…
Philippine Navy Seizes Over PHP 526-M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Western Mindanao Operations
The Philippine Navy scored a major victory against maritime smuggling syndicates after intercepting two separate vessels carrying more than PHP 526 million worth of undocumented foreign-brand cigarettes in Western Mindanao…