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BONGAO, Tawi-Tawi — Authorities intercepted thousands of pesos worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a maritime anti-smuggling operation conducted at a mini port in Barangay Poblacion, Bongao, Tawi-Tawi on May…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Authorities intercepted a motorized boat loaded with an estimated ₱14 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a maritime law enforcement operation conducted off Barangay Sinunuc on…
GLAN, Sarangani Province — A giant sperm whale was found dead floating in the waters near Barangay Taluya, Glan, Sarangani Province at around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026,…
The Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP-MG) has intensified its commitment to environmental protection in Mindanao following separate voluntary wildlife surrenders in Tawi-Tawi and Agusan del Norte on February 4, 2026.…
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…
DINAGAT ISLANDS — The Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP-MG) arrested four fishermen in two separate seaborne operations after catching them in the act of illegal fishing in the waters…
SURIGAO CITY — Five individuals were arrested in the early hours of January 4, 2026, after authorities caught them in the act of conducting illegal fishing activities in the coastal…
ZAMBOANGA CITY — A swift and disciplined early-morning operation by the Philippine National Police–Maritime Group (PNP-MG) led to the seizure of more than ₱1.7 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes…
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A member of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group was found dead early New Year’s Day after his body was discovered floating near the port area…
What began as an ordinary sea voyage nearly turned into a nightmare when FB Midzfar, a motorized banca bound for Zamboanga City, was left at the mercy of violent waves…