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News from Zamboanga Peninsula region
LABANGAN, Zamboanga del Sur — A joint intelligence-driven buy-bust operation conducted by the Philippine National Police and military forces led to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of…
LUUK, Sulu — A high-value drug suspect was arrested while firearms, explosives, illegal drugs, and other war materiel were confiscated during a joint law enforcement operation conducted by government security…
KALINGALAN CALUANG, Sulu — A long-standing clan feud that persisted for five years has finally been resolved following a successful peace agreement facilitated by the Local Government Unit (LGU) of…
LUUK, Sulu — A major milestone in the pursuit of lasting peace and security in Sulu was celebrated on June 20, 2026, as the 1102nd Infantry “Ganarul” Brigade commemorated its…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A 45-year-old unemployed man was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by personnel of the Ipil Municipal Police Station (MPS) on the evening of June 19,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) dealt a major blow to the illegal cigarette trade after its forces intercepted nearly ₱93.9 million worth of smuggled foreign…
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur — Two farmers were killed in a brazen midday shooting incident in Barangay Pili, Midsalip, Zamboanga del Sur, on June 16, prompting authorities to launch a…
LUUK, Sulu — Authorities arrested a high-value drug personality and four other suspected drug offenders while confiscating approximately ₱442,000 worth of suspected shabu, firearms, and drug paraphernalia during a joint…
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — The 97th Infantry (KALASAGLAHI) Battalion of the Philippine Army celebrated its 8th Founding Anniversary on June 15, 2026, highlighting eight years of dedicated service, operational accomplishments,…
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intercepted an unidentified motor banca carrying approximately ₱3 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes during a maritime patrol operation off the…