Death Toll Rises to 29 as Two More Bodies Recovered in Basilan Ferry Tragedy
BASILAN — January 30, 2026 — The death toll from the sinking of M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 has climbed further after two additional cadavers were recovered at noon on Friday…
Payong-Payong Driver Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Northern Kabuntalan
NORTHERN KABUNTALAN, Maguindanao del Norte — A payong-payong (motorized tricycle) driver was shot dead in broad daylight on Thursday, January 29, 2026, along a roadside leading to Barangay Damatog, once…
Nine Crew Missing After Motor Banca Suffers Engine Trouble Off Zamboanga del Norte, Maritime Police Issue Urgent Appeal
BASILAN / ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE — Authorities have intensified search and information-gathering efforts after nine crew members aboard the motorized banca M/B Lady NURS went missing at sea, marking another…
MSSD Debunks Viral Claims on Lanao del Sur Teachers as 4Ps Beneficiaries
MARAWI CITY — The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) has categorically denied viral social media claims alleging that at least 80 teachers in Lanao del Sur are beneficiaries…
Second Soldier Dies in Clash with Dawlah Islamiya in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan; Military Vows to Press On
January 29, 2026 DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — The death toll among government forces has risen to two following a fierce encounter with the Dawlah Islamiya–Hassan Group (DI-HG)…
Troops Clash with Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group in Lanao del Sur; Firearms, Gear Seized
CAMP SANG-AN, Zamboanga del Sur — Government forces engaged suspected members of the Dawlah Islamiya–Maute Group (DI-MG) in a brief firefight during intensified military operations in Sitio Lumaog, Barangay Udalo,…
Death Toll Rises as More Bodies Recovered from Sinking of MV Trisha Kerstin 3 off Basilan
Isabela City, Basilan — January 29, 2026 —The death toll from the sinking of passenger ferry MV Trisha Kerstin 3 continues to climb after authorities recovered additional bodies floating near…
Driver Nabbed at BARMM Checkpoint for Illegal Petroleum; Active Police Officer Tagged as Alleged Owner
MALIDEGAO, BARMM — Authorities arrested a pickup truck driver after illegal petroleum products were discovered during a checkpoint operation conducted by the Malidegao Municipal Police Station (MPS) late Monday night,…
Soldier Killed in Clash with Dawlah Islamiya Hassan Group in Maguindanao del Sur; Hundreds Flee Homes
DATU HOFFER AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — One soldier was killed and several others were wounded following a fierce encounter between government troops and members of the Dawlah Islamiya Hassan…
Barangay Kagawad Wounded, Teacher-Wife and Aunt Killed in Pre-Dawn Shooting in SGA-BARMM
NABALAWAG, Special Geographic Area–BARMM — A barangay kagawad was wounded while his wife, a public school teacher, and her aunt were killed after unidentified gunmen riddled their home with bullets…