Bayugan City - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com Regional Focus. National Relevance. Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:28:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://themindanaosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Sentinel-logo_small200-32x32.png Bayugan City - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com 32 32 401st Brigade Scores Twin Gains: Rifle Seized in Agusan del Sur, Rebel Leader Surrenders in Surigao del Sur https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/04/401st-brigade-scores-twin-gains-rifle-seized-in-agusan-del-sur-rebel-leader-surrenders-in-surigao-del-sur/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=27730 PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Government forces under the 401st Infantry “Unite N’ Fight” Brigade of the Philippine Army sustained their operational momentum with two significant developments on April 15, 2026: the recovery of a high-powered firearm in Agusan del Sur and the surrender of a key Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member in Surigao del […]

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]]> Female Army Officers Lead NPA Surrenders in Mindanao, Highlighting Women’s Role in Peacebuilding https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/04/female-army-officers-lead-npa-surrenders-in-mindanao-highlighting-womens-role-in-peacebuilding/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=27379 BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — In a significant development underscoring the growing role of women in frontline security operations, female intelligence officers of the Philippine Army successfully facilitated the surrender of three members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in separate incidents in Mindanao. Two NPA members yielded peacefully on the same day to […]

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]]> Business Owner Shot Inside Agri-Vet Store in Bayugan City; Police Launch Manhunt https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/04/business-owner-shot-inside-agri-vet-store-in-bayugan-city-police-launch-manhunt/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=27349 BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — A business owner was shot by still unidentified assailants inside her own store on Friday afternoon, April 10, 2026, prompting an ongoing police manhunt and investigation into the motive behind the brazen attack. Authorities identified the victim as Janet Russel, proprietor of Jandos Agrivet Supply located in Barangay Poblacion. […]

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]]> Man Arrested in Bayugan City for Illegal Possession of Firearm https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/03/man-arrested-in-bayugan-city-for-illegal-possession-of-firearm/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=26072 BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — A 38-year-old man from Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur was arrested by police early Friday morning, March 13, 2026, after authorities caught him carrying an unlicensed firearm during a police response operation in Bayugan City. In an initial report from the Bayugan City Police Station, the suspect was identified only […]

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]]> A Mother’s Dream of Reunion: Former Rebels in Surigao Surrender for a Chance at Peace https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/11/a-mothers-dream-of-reunion-former-rebels-in-surigao-surrender-for-a-chance-at-peace/ Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=19814 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 21. But on November 7, 2025, she finally chose family over ideology. Nora, known by her comrades as “Maymay,” surrendered to the 48th Infantry Battalion […]

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]]> Businessman Arrested in Bayugan City for Possession of Illegal Firearm https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/10/businessman-arrested-in-bayugan-city-for-possession-of-illegal-firearm/ Sun, 19 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=18891 BAYUGAN CITY – A businessman was arrested by police authorities after being caught in possession of an illegal firearm on Wednesday night, October 16, 2025, in Purok 7, Barangay Salvacion. According to a report from Bayugan City Police Station, the arrest came after officers received a call from a barangay official about the presence of […]

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]]> 12-Year-Old Boy Survives After Ingesting Pesticide in Bayugan City https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/10/12-year-old-boy-survives-after-ingesting-pesticide-in-bayugan-city/ Sat, 04 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=18178 BAYUGAN CITY – A 12-year-old boy was saved after ingesting pesticide in Barangay Salvacion, Bayugan City, on Friday afternoon. The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) reported that they received an emergency call from the barangay chairperson at around 4:13 p.m. Responders immediately rushed to the area, rescuing the child and bringing him […]

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]]> Over ₱120K Worth of Suspected Shabu Seized in Twin Drug Busts in Caraga Region https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/07/over-%e2%82%b1120k-worth-of-suspected-shabu-seized-in-twin-drug-busts-in-caraga-region/ Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=13844 Butuan City – Authorities from Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) confiscated over ₱120,000 worth of suspected shabu in two separate anti-drug operations conducted in the early hours of July 11 in Bayugan City, Agusan del Sur, and Butuan City. Police Brigadier General Christopher N. Abrahano, Regional Director of PRO-13, confirmed the success of the operations, […]

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]]> Troops Recover Anti-Personnel Mines, War Materiel in Bayugan City https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/04/troops-recover-anti-personnel-mines-war-materiel-in-bayugan-city/ Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=10086 BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur — Government security forces scored a major victory against the New People’s Army (NPA) after recovering anti-personnel mines (APMs) and other war materiel in the hinterlands of Barangay San Juan on April 14, 2025. In a joint operation, soldiers from the 65th Infantry (Stalwart) Battalion under the 4th Infantry (Diamond) […]

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]]> DSWD Caraga Successfully Reintegrates Beneficiary Through Pag-Abot Program https://themindanaosentinel.com/2025/02/dswd-caraga-successfully-reintegrates-beneficiary-through-pag-abot-program/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=7248 BAYUGAN CITY, Agusan del Sur – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga has successfully reintegrated a beneficiary, identified as Mary, into her family home in Barangay Salvacion, Bayugan City, under the Pag-Abot Program. The reintegration took place on February 13, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the agency’s efforts to […]

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