A Child’s Silent Cry: A Tragedy That Shatters a Family and Calls Us to Love Deeper
Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a young soul in the City of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte — a minor found lifeless after taking his own…
Fishing Vessel Seized, Fisherman Arrested in Joint Maritime Patrol Off Dipolog City
Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte — A joint seaborne law enforcement operation off the waters of Dipolog City on December 30 led to the arrest of a fisherman and the…
P744,900 Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte
Authorities seized P744,900 worth of smuggled cigarettes after recovering an abandoned boat loaded with contraband in Sitio Sicanan, Barangay Latabon, Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, police confirmed. According to the Police…
Taunted About Marriage Breakup, Suspect Beheads Drinking Buddy in Dipolog; Police Warn Against “Joke” Bullying
Dipolog City — What began as an ordinary late-night drinking session turned into one of the most brutal crimes in recent memory, after a 26-year-old man beheaded his drinking companion…
PNP-Maritime Bolsters Anti-Smuggling Drive; Over ₱300,000 Worth of Illicit Cigarettes Seized in Dapitan
DAPITAN CITY, Zamboanga del Norte — The PNP-Maritime Group has intensified its crackdown on cigarette smuggling after intercepting more than ₱300,000 worth of illicit cigarettes in two separate operations in…
PRO-9 Nabs Four, Seizes ₱4.4-M Worth of Shabu in Back-to-Back Anti-Drug Operations
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA — Four individuals—including two classified as High-Value Individuals (HVIs)—were arrested in two major police operations that yielded more than 655 grams of suspected shabu valued at over ₱4.4…
PDEA RO9 Busts Two High-Value Drug Suspects, Seizes ₱6.8M Worth of Shabu in Dipolog City
DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte — Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operatives in Region 9 successfully arrested two high-value drug personalities and seized around one kilogram of suspected shabu, valued…
Mindanao Tourism Expo 2025 Showcases the Best of Philippine Culture, Heritage, and Flavors in Dipolog City
DIPOLOG CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — The vibrant colors, rich flavors, and enduring traditions of the Philippines came alive as the Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2025 officially opened on Friday,…
LTO Officer and Lawyer Shot in Zamboanga del Norte; IBP Condemns Attack
SERGIO OSMEÑA, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — A 46-year-old lawyer and Administrative Officer of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Pagadian City was wounded after being shot by two unidentified assailants…
Zamboanga del Norte Launches Pawikan Season to Protect Marine Life
DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte (October 11, 2025) — The gentle waves of Dipolog’s coastline welcomed a hopeful sign of life this week — the first recorded turtle nest of…