Minor - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com Regional Focus. National Relevance. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 03:38:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://themindanaosentinel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-Sentinel-logo_small200-32x32.png Minor - The Mindanao Sentinel https://themindanaosentinel.com 32 32 16-Year-Old Student Rescued, Companion Arrested in Davao City Drug Operation https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/04/16-year-old-student-rescued-companion-arrested-in-davao-city-drug-operation/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=27222 DAVAO CITY — A 16-year-old Alternative Learning System (ALS) student was rescued while his 21-year-old companion was arrested during a coordinated anti-drug operation conducted by law enforcement authorities in Barangay Lapu-Lapu on Tuesday afternoon, April 7, 2026. Authorities identified the minor as alias “JYD,” a resident of Isla Noah, who was reportedly involved in the […]

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]]> Minor Nabbed Alongside Drug Suspect in Failed Escape During Buy-Bust Operation in Bukidnon https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/03/minor-nabbed-alongside-drug-suspect-in-failed-escape-during-buy-bust-operation-in-bukidnon/ Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=26765 MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — A 23-year-old drug suspect and a 15-year-old minor were arrested in a late-night anti-drug operation after attempting to evade authorities, underscoring growing concern over the involvement of young individuals in illegal drug activities. Operatives from the City Drug Enforcement Unit (CDEU) of Malaybalay City Police launched a buy-bust operation at around […]

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]]> 11-Year-Old Boy Electrocuted While Retrieving Kite from Power Line in Koronadal City https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/03/11-year-old-boy-electrocuted-while-retrieving-kite-from-power-line-in-koronadal-city/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=26264 KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — An 11-year-old boy is currently under medical observation after he was electrocuted while attempting to retrieve a kite that got entangled in a live power line Tuesday afternoon, March 17, in Barangay San Isidro, authorities said. The incident occurred at around 3:30 p.m. in a rice field area in Purok […]

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]]> Minor Suspect in Custody for Brutal Killing of PWD in Catarman, Camiguin https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/minor-suspect-in-custody-for-brutal-killing-of-pwd-in-catarman-camiguin/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=25344 CATARMAN, Camiguin Province — Authorities have taken into custody a minor who allegedly admitted responsibility for the killing of a person with disability (PWD) identified as Johnrey “Baben” Ajan in Barangay Panghiawan, Catarman, a crime that has shaken the small island community and raised strong calls for justice and accountability. According to Police Major Joann […]

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]]> 16-Year-Old Student Assaulted by Two Youths in General Santos City; Barangay Launches Probe https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/02/16-year-old-student-assaulted-by-two-youths-in-general-santos-city-barangay-launches-probe/ Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=24089 GENERAL SANTOS CITY — A 16-year-old student was injured after being assaulted by two youths in Barangay Fatima on Tuesday night, prompting barangay officials to immediately initiate an investigation and heighten security measures in the area. The victim, identified by the alias James, a Grade 11 student, told authorities he was on his way home […]

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]]> Minor Suffers Burns After Self-Immolation Attempt in Surallah, South Cotabato https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/minor-suffers-burns-after-self-immolation-attempt-in-surallah-south-cotabato/ Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=24051 SURALLAH, South Cotabato — A 15-year-old boy is receiving medical treatment after sustaining burn injuries when he allegedly set himself on fire inside their home in Surallah, South Cotabato, authorities and family members said. The victim, identified only as “Edgar” to protect his identity as a minor, was rushed to a nearby hospital after neighbors […]

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]]> 14-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Matina Pangi River Identified https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/14-year-old-boy-found-dead-in-matina-pangi-river-identified/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=23289 DAVAO CITY — The decomposing body recovered from the Matina Pangi River in Barangay Matina Pangi, Km. 9, was positively identified on Sunday as Dember Pillanon, a 14-year-old resident of Sitio Eskwela, Barangay Catalunan Grande, according to his father. In an interview, Rolan Pillanon confirmed that the remains belonged to his son, who was last […]

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]]> 16-Year-Old Student Caught at Checkpoint with Marijuana as Police Warn of Rising Use of Minors as Drug Couriers https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/16-year-old-student-caught-at-checkpoint-with-marijuana-as-police-warn-of-rising-use-of-minors-as-drug-couriers/ Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=23273 PRESIDENT ROXAS, COTABATO — Authorities arrested a 16-year-old male student after he was found in possession of suspected dried marijuana leaves during a checkpoint operation in Purok 1, Barangay Poblacion, President Roxas, at around 6:00 p.m. on January 14, 2026—an incident that adds to growing concerns over the increasing involvement of minors as drug couriers. […]

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]]> 17-Year-Old Boy Injured After Being Struck by Lightning in Valencia City; Horse Killed https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/17-year-old-boy-injured-after-being-struck-by-lightning-in-valencia-city-horse-killed/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=23003 VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A 17-year-old boy was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by lightning during a thunderstorm on Thursday afternoon, January 8, 2026, in Purok Hidangon, Barangay Poblacion, Valencia City. The victim, identified by the alias “Marvin,” is a resident of the area. The incident happened at around 3:20 p.m. as […]

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]]> A Child’s Silent Cry: A Tragedy That Shatters a Family and Calls Us to Love Deeper https://themindanaosentinel.com/2026/01/a-childs-silent-cry-a-tragedy-that-shatters-a-family-and-calls-us-to-love-deeper/ Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://themindanaosentinel.com/?p=22957 Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of a young soul in the City of Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte — a minor found lifeless after taking his own life. No words are enough to describe the pain of losing a child, especially in such a tragic and heartbreaking way. To the bereaved family, […]

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