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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Two individuals were arrested after authorities seized an estimated ₱4.29 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a joint seaborne operation in the waters off Siay, Zamboanga…
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — A 34-year-old man was arrested by personnel of the Philippine National Police Maritime Group–Regional Maritime Unit 12 (PNP-MG RMU 12) over the alleged illegal sale…
SIAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities intercepted more than ₱22 million worth of suspected illicit cigarettes and arrested four individuals during a joint maritime law enforcement operation in the municipal waters…
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…