Cattle Thieves Strike Again in Surallah, South Cotabato
Residents of Surallah, South Cotabato, are expressing concern over the recent resurgence of cattle theft in their town. The latest incident has raised alarms after another cow was stolen in…
Dayaw Festival 2024: Celebrating Indigenous Heritage in South Cotabato
The vibrant and culturally rich town of Lake Sebu in South Cotabato took center stage this year as the proud host of Dayaw: Philippine Indigenous Peoples Festival. With the theme…
Civil Society Groups and Faith-Based Organizations File Legal Case to Cancel FTAA Extension for Tampakan Mining Project
Koronadal City—A coalition of environmental advocates, faith-based organizations, Indigenous Peoples (IP) groups, and civil society organizations (CSOs) gathered on October 2, 2024, to file a legal case seeking the cancellation…
Farmer Arrested in South Cotabato for Illegal Firearms Possession
Norala, South Cotabato, September 26, 2024 — A 57-year-old farmer was arrested following the issuance of a search warrant for violating Republic Act 10591, also known as the “Comprehensive Firearms…
Critically Endangered Rafflesia verrucosa Spotted in Mt. Matutum Protected Landscape
South Cotabato, September 23, 2024 – In a significant discovery for conservation efforts, four Rafflesia verrucosa, a critically endangered species endemic to the Philippines, were recently spotted in the Mount…
Diocese of Marbel Declares Climate Emergency, Opposes Mining and Coal Projects in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – The Diocese of Marbel, headquartered in South Cotabato’s provincial capital, has declared a climate emergency, joining a growing number of church institutions across the Philippines…
Governor Tamayo Announces Official Candidates for 2025 Elections Under Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP)
Koronadal City — Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. officially revealed the candidates who will be running under the banner of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) for the upcoming 2025 elections.…
Operatives Arrest Four in Koronadal City Drug Den
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – A drug den was dismantled and four individuals were arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by joint operatives on September 6, 2024, at 6:55 PM…
Former Communist Terrorist Group Member Voluntarily Surrenders in South Cotabato
Koronadal City, South Cotabato – On the morning of September 10, 2024, a former member of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) voluntarily surrendered to authorities. The individual, known by the…