High-Value Drug Suspect Nabbed in Kidapawan City Buy-Bust Operation
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines — A high-value target in the illegal drug trade was arrested in a successful early morning buy-bust operation conducted by joint law enforcement units in Barangay Magsaysay,…
New Blaan Cultural Ambassadors Crowned at Gten Lagi na Libun 2025 Amidst Colorful 11th Blaan Day Festivities in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The city came alive with vibrant colors, rich traditions, and resounding pride as it celebrated the 11th Blaan Day on July 22, 2025, culminating in the…
Illegal Logging Operation Yields P463K Worth of Hardwood in Bukidnon
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Authorities seized over ₱463,000 worth of illegally cut hardwood during an anti-illegal logging operation in Sitio Carmen, Barangay Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon on July 25, 2025,…
Opinion: Speculation Without Synchronization Will Not Stop the Drug Trade in Sarangani
The recent Manila Times report alleging that Sarangani province is a major drop-off point for illegal drugs raises critical questions—not just about the claims themselves, but about the gaps in…
Two Men Shot Dead in Cotabato City; Drug Angle Eyed but Kin Deny Allegations
Cotabato City — Two men were shot dead in broad daylight in what authorities suspect to be a drug-related killing in Barangay Bagua 1 on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The…
BARMM Marks World Mangrove Day with Region-Wide Planting and Coastal Mapping Initiatives
COTABATO CITY – July 26, 2025 — In a historic show of unity and environmental commitment, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked this year’s World Mangrove Day…
COMELEC Chair George Garcia Enthroned as “Datu Romapunut” in Mindanao, Sparks Cultural Debate
Butig, Lanao del Sur – July 26, 2025 — Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Chairman George Erwin Garcia was officially enthroned as Datu Romapunut, or “Leader of Peace,” in a traditional…
EU Envoy Visits Teduray School of Living Traditions in Maguindanao, Affirms Support for Indigenous Peoples
UPI, Maguindanao del Norte — European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro underscored the importance of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in peacebuilding and inclusive development during his visit to…
Davao del Norte Marks 3rd Anniversary as Insurgency-Free Province, Highlights Peace Gains and Rebel Reintegration
Tagum City, Davao del Norte — July 25, 2025Davao del Norte celebrated a significant milestone on Friday as it marked the third anniversary of its declaration as an insurgency-free province,…
Four Drug Suspects Nabbed in Agusan del Norte Buy-Bust Operations
Agusan del Norte, Philippines – Authorities in Agusan del Norte intensified their campaign against illegal drugs, arresting four individuals—including two tagged as High-Value Individuals (HVIs) and two Street-Level Individuals (SLIs)—in…