Suspect Nabbed, High-Powered Firearms Seized in Lanao del Norte Raid
Authorities arrested a 44-year-old farmer and confiscated several high-powered firearms, ammunition, and firearm components during a joint law enforcement operation in Sultan Naga Dimaporo early Saturday morning, May 9. The…
Cellphone Technician, Child of Barangay Official Injured in Pikit Shooting
PIKIT, Cotabato — A 33-year-old cellphone technician was seriously injured after he was shot by an unidentified gunman while allegedly dropping coins into a vendo WiFi machine in Barangay Silik,…
10 Critically Endangered ‘Kulasisi’ Rescued in South Cotabato; Suspect Nabbed in Wildlife Trade Sting
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Authorities in Region 12 have intensified their crackdown on illegal wildlife trafficking after an entrapment operation in Polomolok, South Cotabato led to the arrest of an…
Teacher Wounded in Broad Daylight Shooting Near Cotabato State University
A 58-year-old teacher was wounded after being shot by still unidentified gunmen in front of Cotabato State University along Sinsuat Avenue in Barangay Rosary Heights 4, Cotabato City before noon…
Former Rebels, Civilians Surrender Firearms, Grenade in Zamboanga del Norte Peace Drive
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — A series of voluntary firearm surrenders facilitated by the 97th Infantry “Kalasaglahi” Battalion (97IB) has strengthened the government’s campaign against loose firearms and underscored growing community…
Jabonga Police Intercept Large Shipment of Smuggled Cigarettes; Two Suspects Arrested
JABONGA, Agusan del Norte — Authorities successfully foiled another attempt to transport alleged smuggled and counterfeit cigarettes into the province of Agusan del Norte during a law enforcement operation conducted…
Community Cooperation, Intensified Security Operations Yield Firearms Surrenders, Arrest in Sulu
SULU — Sustained security operations and strengthened cooperation between local communities, military forces, and law enforcement agencies resulted in the recovery and voluntary surrender of several firearms, as well as…
One Percent of Hope: Ola Fernandez and the Mothers of Dahican Who Protect Life Between the Waves
MATI CITY — On a Mother’s Day by the Sea, Ola Fernandez Carries Both Life and Loss, and Still Chooses Hope At dawn, when most of Mati City is still…
From the Mountains of Sarangani to the Graduation Stage: The Donde Family’s Journey of Sacrifice and Triumph
In the quiet and rugged hills of Sitio Alsok in Barangay Kinam, Malapatan, where farming is both a way of life and a daily struggle, a humble family has proven…
29 Firearms Voluntarily Surrendered in Patikul as Communities Push for Lasting Peace in Sulu
PATIKUL, Sulu — In a major show of unity, trust, and support for peacebuilding efforts in Sulu, residents from various communities in Patikul voluntarily surrendered a total of 29 assorted…