Uncle Killed After Hostage Crisis; Niece Rescued in Zamboanga del Sur
DINAS, Zamboanga del Sur — A hostage-taking incident involving a minor ended in the death of a suspect after he was shot by police following a tense standoff in Purok…
Live-in Couple Nabbed in Holy Week Drug Bust in Pagadian City
Authorities arrested a live-in couple in a buy-bust operation on Maundy Thursday, April 2, in Barangay San Pedro, Pagadian City, as part of intensified anti-drug efforts during the Holy Week…
Chicken Theft Suspects Crash During Chase; One Injured by Own Firearm in Zamboanga del Sur
DUMINGAG, Zamboanga del Sur — A suspected chicken thief was injured after being accidentally shot by his own firearm while attempting to flee from pursuing residents on the morning of…
6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Snakebite in Zamboanga del Sur, Exposes Lack of Antivenom Access
A six-year-old girl from Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur has died after being bitten by a snake, in a tragic incident that has sparked renewed calls for improved access to life-saving…
Four Arrested, ₱612K Worth of Mineral Ores Seized in Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Zamboanga del Sur
DUMINGAG, Zamboanga del Sur — Authorities arrested four individuals and confiscated more than half a million pesos worth of mineral ores in a late-night anti-illegal mining operation conducted on March…
Barangay Captain Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush in Zamboanga del Sur
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur — March 23, 2026 — A sitting barangay captain was gunned down in a brazen daylight attack, underscoring growing concerns over the safety of local officials…
Bayanihan Turns Tragic: Several Injured as House Relocation Effort Collapses in Zamboanga del Sur
MIDSALIP, Zamboanga del Sur — March 21, 2026 — What was meant to be a display of unity and community spirit turned into a scene of chaos and injury after…
Army Seaborne Patrol Nets ₱37.8-M Smuggled Cigarettes Off Pagadian Coast
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — Government forces intercepted an estimated ₱37.8 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes in a high-impact seaborne operation off the coastal waters of Barangay Kawit…
Man Nabbed for Allegedly Impersonating Examinee in March 2026 Licensure Examination for Teachers
A man reportedly from Marawi City was caught allegedly impersonating an examinee during the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) held on March 15, 2026, raising concerns over security protocols and…
Teacher Reported Missing Found Dead by Riverbank in Zamboanga del Sur
MAHAYAG, Zamboanga del Sur — A male teacher who was reported missing a day earlier was found dead on Tuesday morning in a riverside area in Purok 3, Lower Salug…