19-Year-Old Woman Drowns at Blue Lagoon in Siargao; Rescuer Hospitalized
SAN ISIDRO, Surigao del Norte — A 19-year-old woman died after drowning at the Blue Lagoon in Barangay Buhing Calipay, San Isidro, Siargao Islands, on the night of January 6,…
Army Uncovers Hidden NPA Arms Cache in Surigao del Sur Hinterlands
LIANGA, Surigao del Sur — Troops of the 4th Infantry (Diamond) Division (4ID) have uncovered a hidden arms cache containing three AK-47 rifles with magazines in the remote hinterlands of…
Cantilan Mayor Backs No-Go Zone for Mining, Chooses Farmers, Watersheds, and the Future Over Millions in Mining Revenues
CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — In a bold and unconventional policy move that cuts against the grain of mining-dominated local governance in Caraga, Cantilan Mayor Rodrigo L. Eleazar has officially…
Three Drug Suspects Arrested in Separate Buy-Bust Operations Across Surigao del Norte
SURIGAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Three individuals, including a watchlisted suspect, a laborer, and a fisherman, were arrested in separate buy-bust operations conducted by police and anti-drug units in Surigao…
Senior Citizen Arrested in Surigao City for Illegal Online Cockfighting
SURIGAO CITY — A 60-year-old vendor and senior citizen was arrested by police on Tuesday afternoon for violating Presidential Decree 1602, or the anti-illegal gambling law, after he was caught…
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…
CIDG Arrests Alleged NPA “Amazona” Linked to Terror Acts in Misamis Oriental
BUTUAN CITY — Authorities have arrested a suspected female member of a communist terrorist group believed to be involved in several violent attacks in Misamis Oriental, following intensified manhunt operations…
Popular Woman Vlogger Arrested for Kidnapping 7-Month-Old Baby in Surigao City
Surigao City — Police arrested a 59-year-old woman known online as a vlogger after allegedly kidnapping a seven-month-old baby from a mall in Surigao City on Christmas Eve, December 24,…
Farmer in Critical Condition After Being Hacked by Neighbor in Butuan City
BUTUAN CITY — A 61-year-old farmer is fighting for his life after he was repeatedly hacked by his neighbor during a drinking session in Purok 2, Barangay Baobaoan, Butuan City…
Laborer Killed After Being Stabbed 25 Times While Asleep in Butuan City; Jealousy Eyed as Motive
BUTUAN CITY — A 26-year-old laborer was brutally killed after being stabbed at least 25 times while asleep inside the bedroom of his former partner in the early hours of…