Southwest Monsoon Brings Rains Across Mindanao; PAGASA Issues Weather Advisory
Mindanao – July 14, 2025 — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a regional weather forecast warning of widespread rainshowers and thunderstorms across Mindanao today…
Sarangani Bay Strengthens Marine Conservation Through Equipment Turnover, Capacity-Building, and Youth-Led Research
ALABEL, Sarangani Province — A series of strategic initiatives are underway to bolster marine conservation and disaster response in the Sarangani Bay Protected Seascape (SBPS), as the Department of Environment…
P5.1-M Shabu Seized in Marawi City Buy-Bust Operation; Suspect Nabbed
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur — Authorities arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized ₱5.1 million worth of shabu during a buy-bust operation on Friday, July 11, in Barangay Basak…
Clashes Between Armed Groups in Maguindanao del Norte Displace Over 400 Families, Strain Civilian Life
Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao del Norte | July 12, 2025 — A violent conflict between two armed groups erupted in the villages of Bagoinged and Tinunggos in Datu Odin Sinsuat,…
Suspect Nabbed After Attempted ATM and Store Robbery in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A 19-year-old man was arrested by the General Santos City Police Office (GSCPO) after allegedly attempting to break into an ATM machine and a surplus store…
Jolo Police Chief Urges Walking to Ease Traffic; Netizens React
JOLO, Sulu — Amid the worsening traffic situation in the municipality of Jolo, Police Lt. Col. Annidul Sali, chief of the Jolo Municipal Police Station, has recommended that residents opt…
Over 200 Boxes of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized in Sultan Kudarat Waters
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities intercepted more than 200 boxes of imported cigarettes believed to be smuggled from Indonesia in a maritime operation conducted by the Philippine Navy in the…
13 Nabbed in Major Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining in Agusan del Sur
BUTUAN CITY — Thirteen individuals, including four Chinese nationals, were arrested during a massive anti-illegal mining operation in Agusan del Sur, as authorities intensify efforts to curb environmental crimes under…
52 Olive Ridley Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released in Sultan Kudarat, 79 More in Sarangani Bay
DENR intensifies marine turtle conservation efforts in Mindanao A total of 131 endangered olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) hatchlings have been safely released into the wild in separate conservation…
Police Seize Smuggled Cigarettes in Cotabato City Mega Market; Mayor Vows Accountability
COTABATO CITY — Authorities seized multiple cartons of smuggled cigarettes during an operation conducted at around 10:30 a.m. on July 11, 2025, inside the Mega Market. The operation was led…