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ZAMBOANGA CITY — Operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) seized an estimated P3 million worth of suspected shabu in a successful buy-bust operation in Barangay Canelar on Thursday…
ISABELA CITY, Basilan — The City Government of Isabela, under the leadership of Mayor Sitti Djalia Turabin-Hataman, proudly celebrated its official declaration as a Rabies-Free City by the Department of…
Zamboanga City — In a historic move marking a milestone in the country’s fight against illegal drugs, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office 9 (PDEA RO9) led by Regional…
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — In a decisive display of vigilance and teamwork, police authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay arrested an armed male driver and confiscated high-powered firearms during a joint checkpoint operation…
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Two security guards assigned at the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) office in Ipil were found dead inside the premises early Tuesday morning, November 4, 2025,…
JOLO, Sulu — A notorious drug pusher was killed during a buy-bust operation conducted by the Jolo Municipal Police Station on Sunday night, November 3, 2025. Police identified the suspect…
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — What was supposed to be a solemn observance of Kalag-Kalag turned bloody after a farmer was hacked by his younger brother following a heated argument over…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a former seaman turned farmer after he was caught in possession of about one kilo of suspected shabu valued at ₱6.8 million during a…
PAGADIAN CITY — A heated altercation between two barangay officials erupted inside the Barangay Lenienza Hall, leaving one bloodied and sparking outrage among residents. Reports indicate that Barangay Captain Prince…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities intercepted a motorized boat loaded with boxes of alleged smuggled cigarettes off the coast of Manalipa Island early Sunday, November 2, resulting in the apprehension of…