High-Ranking NPA Leader Killed in Clash with Army Troops in Agusan del Sur
LA PAZ, AGUSAN DEL SUR — A high-ranking leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed following a series of armed encounters with government forces in the hinterlands of…
17 Arrested in Anti-Illegal Mining Operation in Agusan del Sur; ₱510,000 Worth of Equipment Seized
San Francisco, Agusan del Sur — Authorities arrested 17 individuals and confiscated mining equipment and materials worth an estimated ₱510,000 during an anti-illegal mining operation in Sitio Sopon, Barangay Alegria,…
Joint Army Intelligence Teams Recover Landmine Cache in Agusan del Sur
Esperanza, Agusan del Sur — January 23, 2026 —Joint intelligence teams of the Philippine Army have successfully neutralized a serious security threat in Agusan del Sur after recovering three powerful…
Delivery Truck Owned by Former San Francisco Councilor Targeted in Grenade Attack
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — A delivery truck carrying refilled mineral water was damaged after it was allegedly hit by a grenade in Purok 7B, Barangay Tagapua, in San…
Seven Former CTG Members Voluntarily Surrender in Agusan del Sur
Agusan del Sur, January 10, 2026 — In a significant move toward peace and reintegration, seven former members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to authorities in Brgy.…
Hostage-Taker Shot Dead in Christmas Day Bus Incident in Agusan del Sur
SIBAGAT, Agusan del Sur — A dramatic hostage crisis aboard a passenger bus ended fatally for the suspect after he attempted to stab one of his hostages during a tense…
Popular Travel Vlogger Shane Luaton Dies in Vehicular Accident in Agusan del Sur
VERUELA, Agusan del Sur — November 18, 2025 — The online community is in mourning following the sudden death of well-known travel and lifestyle vlogger Shane Luaton, who was involved…
Unexpected Delivery Goes Viral: Woman Gives Birth in Trento Bus Terminal
Trento, Agusan del Sur — What started as an ordinary day at the Integrated Bus Terminal turned into a moment of surprise and relief when a woman unexpectedly gave birth…
A Mother’s Dream of Reunion: Former Rebels in Surigao Surrender for a Chance at Peace
PLACER, Surigao del Norte — For years, Nora Antong lived in uncertainty—torn between her role as a mother and as a medic for the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) Guerilla Front…
LTO Chief Orders Probe into Alleged P1,000 ‘Grease Money’ Scandal in Trento; Viral Video Sparks Public Outrage
Trento, Agusan del Sur — A viral video posted by a certain Ricardo Bondoc on Facebook, which has garnered over 2.9 million views as of October 27, 2025, has ignited…