Army, MILF Leaders Strengthen Peace Ties in Lanao del Sur
BAYANG, Lanao del Sur — In a region once deeply marked by armed conflict and distrust, a simple gesture of dialogue and cooperation is steadily becoming a symbol of hope…
Suspected Illegal Firearms Dealer, Drug Peddler Arrested in Joint Buy-Bust Operation in Cagayan de Oro
A 43-year-old man landed behind bars after he was arrested during a joint police and military buy-bust operation conducted in Zone 8, Barangay Pagatpat, Cagayan de Oro City on Friday…
Peace Through Dialogue: How Soldiers, Elders, and Communities Defused Violence on a Remote Sulu Island
In the island communities of Sulu, where family feuds and armed conflicts have long shaped daily life, peace is often measured not only by the absence of gunfire but by…
11 Individuals Surrender Firearms, 167 Grenades in Lanao del Sur, Pledge Support for Peace Efforts
Eleven individuals voluntarily surrendered firearms and explosives to government forces in Lanao del Sur, signaling renewed support for peace and security initiatives in conflict-affected communities in the province. The surrender…
8 High-Powered Firearms Surrendered as Panglima Estino Declared Rido-Free, Gun-Free Community
PANGILMA ESTINO, Sulu — Eight high-powered firearms were voluntarily turned over by concerned civilians on May 21, 2026, during the official declaration of Panglima Estino as a Rido-Free, Gun-Free, and…
Assorted High-Powered Firearms, RPG Launcher Voluntarily Surrendered in Sultan Kudarat Turnover Ceremony
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat — Government security forces and local officials in Sultan Kudarat strengthened their campaign against illegal and loose firearms following the formal turnover of several high-powered weapons and…
MNLF Member Voluntarily Surrenders Firearm in Sulu Amid Ongoing Peace Efforts
OMAR, Sulu — May 20, 2026 — A member of the Moro National Liberation Front (Moro National Liberation Front) voluntarily turned over a loose firearm to government troops in Barangay…
Dialogue and Reconciliation Strengthen Peace in the Community
Maluso, Basilan – A spirit of reconciliation and unity prevailed as community leaders, families, and local authorities successfully carried out a peaceful and amicable settlement aimed at preserving harmony and…
Joint Maritime Patrol Seizes P3.7-M Smuggled Cigarettes Off Davao Occidental
PANACAN, Davao City — Authorities intercepted a motorized banca carrying millions of pesos worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a joint maritime patrol operation off the coastal waters of Sarangani,…
Former Barangay Chairman, 13-Year-Old Grandson Killed in Maguindanao del Norte Warrant Operation
BULDON, Maguindanao del Norte — A police operation to serve an arrest warrant against a former barangay chairman in Barangay Piers turned deadly after authorities and suspects allegedly exchanged gunfire…