Chinese national and 8 Filipinos arrested in illegal mining operation in Agusan del Norte
SANTIAGO, Agusan del Norte — A Chinese national and eight Filipinos were arrested in a joint law enforcement operation that…
Former Rebels Shift Gears Toward Peace and Progress Through TESDA Training in Surigao del Sur
CARMEN, Surigao del Sur — Twenty-one former rebels, once armed in conflict, are now steering their lives toward peace and…
Four Minors Caught Stealing Government Equipment in Surigao City
SURIGAO CITY – Four out-of-school youth, aged 15 to 17, were apprehended after stealing government-issued equipment from the Administrative and…
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…
Two Former Rebels in Surigao del Sur Receive Aid to Rebuild Lives
CARMEN, Surigao del Sur — Two former rebels (FRs) have taken a major step toward reintegration into society after receiving…
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…
So That Others May Live: A Tribute to the Fallen Heroes of the 505th Search and Rescue Group
In times of crisis, when the skies darken and the winds howl, there are men and women who rise above…
Supreme Court ruling upholds Mamanwa Tribes’ right to socio-economic funds
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Philippines — In a landmark decision hailed as a victory for Indigenous Peoples’ rights, the Supreme Court…
61 Peace Advocates, Amnesty Applicants Receive Safe Conduct Passes from NAC in Butuan City
PLACER, Surigao del Norte — The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) issued a total of 61 Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to…
Navy Rescues Three Fishermen Adrift off Dinagat Islands
LORETO, DINAGAT ISLANDS — The Naval Forces Eastern Mindanao (NFEM) successfully rescued three distressed fishermen after their fishing banca suffered…