Teen Killed in 18-Stab Attack Over Alleged “Bad Stare” in Matalam, Cotabato
MATALAM, Cotabato — A 19-year-old man was killed after being stabbed 18 times in a violent altercation allegedly triggered by…
Two Men Nabbed with Drugs, Firearm, and Grenade in Separate Police Operations in Cotabato
MATALAM, Cotabato — Two men were arrested after authorities recovered illegal drugs, a firearm, and an explosive device during separate…
25-Year-Old Woman Shot Dead in Broad Daylight in Matalam, Cotabato
MATALAM, Cotabato — A 25-year-old woman was brutally gunned down in broad daylight by still unidentified assailants in Purok Lily,…
Gun, Illegal Drugs Seized in Matalam Search Warrant Operation; Suspect Arrested
MATALAM, Cotabato — A man was arrested after police seized an unlicensed firearm and suspected illegal drugs during the implementation…
BPAT Member Injured in Grenade Attack Along Matalam Highway
MATALAM, Cotabato — A Barangay Peace Action Team (BPAT) member was injured after unidentified gunmen hurled a grenade at an…
₱98K Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes Seized at Matalam Checkpoint, Suspect Arrested
MATALAM, Cotabato — Police authorities seized a large haul of smuggled cigarettes and arrested a suspect during a checkpoint operation…
Grenade Blast Suspect Killed in Hot Pursuit as Police Link Matalam Attack to Drug Syndicate
MATALAM, Cotabato — One of the suspects behind the New Year’s Eve grenade attack that wounded at least 22 people…
22 Hurt in New Year’s Eve Grenade Attack in Matalam, Cotabato
MATALAM, Cotabato — What should have been a joyful celebration of the New Year turned into a terrifying night of…
Man Wounded in Fresh Shooting Incident in Matalam, North Cotabato
MATALAM, North Cotabato — A man was injured in a fresh shooting incident reported on Wednesday evening, December 17, 2025,…
Land soaked in grief: how many more must die before we choose peace?
By any measure, what happened in Barangay Malinan on November 24 is not just another “incident,” not just another item…