Van Driver Shot Dead in Sitio Lote, Barangay Kayaga, Kabacan
Kabacan, North Cotabato — A van driver was shot dead on the evening of January 19, 2026, in Sitio Lote, Barangay Kayaga, Kabacan, North Cotabato. The victim, identified only as…
Eight Minors Rescued, Suspect Arrested in Online Child Abuse Entrapment Operation in Carmen, Cotabato
CARMEN, North Cotabato — Eight minors, including three young girls allegedly exploited for online sexual activities, were successfully rescued following a joint entrapment and rescue operation conducted by law enforcement…
16-Year-Old Student Caught at Checkpoint with Marijuana as Police Warn of Rising Use of Minors as Drug Couriers
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,…
Barangay Chairman, CAFGU Member Shot Dead in Brazen Daylight Attack in Arakan, Cotabato
ARAKAN, COTABATO — A barangay chairman and his companion, a member of the Civilian Armed Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU), were gunned down in a brazen daylight ambush on Saturday morning,…
Woman Found Dead Inside High School Library in Tulunan; Security Guard Hunted as Prime Suspect
TULUNAN, Cotabato — Shock and fear gripped Minapan National High School on Thursday afternoon, January 15, after the lifeless body of a 47-year-old woman was discovered inside the school’s library,…
Midsayap Declared LTG/CTG-Free as 34th Infantry Battalion Bids Farewell, 33rd IB Takes Over in Historic Transition
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — The Municipality of Midsayap was officially declared Local Terrorist Group/Communist Terrorist Group (LTG/CTG)-free on January 14, 2026, marking a major milestone in the government’s peace and security…
German National Wanted for 10 Child Pornography Cases Arrested in Kidapawan City
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato — A foreign fugitive wanted for multiple child pornography charges was arrested by authorities in a joint operation at Villanueva Subdivision, Barangay Poblacion, Kidapawan City at…
Ustadz, LGU Employee Shot Dead in Broad Daylight Ambush in Midsayap, Cotabato
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — A Muslim preacher and local government employee was killed in a brazen daylight shooting in Poblacion 4, Midsayap, Cotabato on Sunday afternoon, triggering an intensive manhunt by…
Grenade Attack Hits Farm Rest House of Maguindanao del Sur PCL President in Cotabato
PIKIT, Cotabato – January 9, 2026 — A rest house located inside a large farm owned by Maguindanao del Sur PCL President and former Pagalungan mayor Datu Salik P. Mamasabulod…
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 LGU dump truck carrying BPAT personnel along the national highway…