Authorities Await Family to Claim Body of Slain NPA Leader in Malaybalay
MALAYBALAY CITY — Authorities are now waiting for the family of a New People’s Army (NPA) leader to claim his body, which remains at a funeral home in Malaybalay City…
Midsayap Declared LTG/CTG-Free as 34th Infantry Battalion Bids Farewell, 33rd IB Takes Over in Historic Transition
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — The Municipality of Midsayap was officially declared Local Terrorist Group/Communist Terrorist Group (LTG/CTG)-free on January 14, 2026, marking a major milestone in the government’s peace and security…
Feud Between Two Families in Sultan Mastura Ends Through Peaceful Dispute Resolution
SULTAN MASTURA, Maguindanao del Norte – A long-standing conflict between the Sanggacala and Talin families was peacefully resolved following a successful dispute resolution process facilitated by local authorities and peace…
Ambushed Peace: When Even MILF Commanders Are No Longer Safe, What Hope Remains for the Bangsamoro?
The fatal ambush that claimed the life of MILF 118th Base Command Brigade Commander Hamsa Sangki Kindo, also known as Kumander Tuabak, and his driver in Barangay Kapinpilan, Ampatuan, Maguindanao…
Gunfight, Suspected M79 Explosion Rock Malabang, Lanao del Sur; Injuries Reported
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — Residents of Malabang were jolted by fear and panic after an exchange of gunfire erupted in Barangay T’buk shortly after midnight on Tuesday, with reports…
4ID Intensifies Operations vs CTG, Seizes Firearms, Records Surrenders in Northern Mindanao and Caraga
Camp Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City — The 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division of the Philippine Army reported significant operational gains as its frontline units intensified pressure against remaining Communist Terrorist…
53rd Infantry Battalion Leads Peace Efforts, Settles Rido in Zamboanga del Sur
ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — In a strong demonstration of its commitment to peace-building and conflict resolution, the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion of the 1st Infantry (TABAK) Division, Philippine Army, successfully…
Soldier Takes Own Wife Hostage in Zamboanga City; Surrenders After Hours of Negotiation
ZAMBOANGA CITY – January 10, 2026 — A tense hostage situation unfolded along Mango Drive in Barangay Baliwasan on Friday afternoon after a soldier allegedly held his own wife at…
Barangay Leaders in Basilan Voluntarily Surrender High-Powered Firearms to Boost Peace and Security
Brgy. Campo Uno, Lamitan City, Basilan – January 9, 2026 – In a decisive move to strengthen peace and security in Basilan, barangay chairpersons from Hadji Mohammad Ajul Municipality voluntarily…
Four Former Violent Extremists Surrender High-Powered Weapons, Choose Peace in Maguindanao del Sur
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur – Four former members of a Violent Extremist Group (VEG) voluntarily surrendered to government forces, turning over high-powered firearms and formally pledging allegiance to peace…