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Young Man’s Death in Sultan Kudarat Shocks Community, Sparks Call for Mental Health Awareness

SOX Correspondent — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +0000

LUTAYAN, Sultan Kudarat — A quiet Friday morning turned tragic after a reported suicide incident in Barangay Blingkong on April 10, 2026, leaving a family grieving and a community in shock over the sudden loss of a young man remembered for his cheerful and friendly nature. The victim, identified by friends as “John”, was described […]

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Husband in Sarangani Kills Wife, Later Dies by Suicide; Body Found Hanging with Severed Head

SOX Correspondent — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

ALABEL, Sarangani Province (March 24, 2026) — A gruesome domestic violence case in Barangay Alegria, Alabel town, ended in tragedy after a man accused of killing his wife was later found dead, hanging from a tree with his head already severed. Police identified the suspect as Willy Guinang, an adult resident of Purok Malaya, Barangay […]

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High School Student Survives Jump from Bridge in General Santos City; Authorities Urge Compassion and Mental Health Support

SOX Correspondent — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Residents in a quiet community in Barangay San Jose were left shocked and deeply concerned after a young student reportedly jumped from a bridge along the diversion road near Purok Ondok Gawan on Thursday evening, in an incident believed to be linked to personal struggles. Initial reports said the victim, […]

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College Student Found Dead in Rice Field in Midsayap; Police Launch Full Investigation

SOX Correspondent — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

MIDSAYAP, Cotabato — Authorities have launched a thorough investigation after a college student was found dead in a rice field in Barangay Poblacion 1, Midsayap, Cotabato on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, 2026. According to the Midsayap Municipal Police Station, the victim—whose identity has not yet been publicly disclosed pending notification and consent of the family—was […]

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Police Officer Dies After Allegedly Shooting Himself in Malaybalay City

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:02:10 +0000

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — A 32-year-old police officer died after he allegedly shot himself inside a residence in Purok 1, Barangay Linabo in Malaybalay City on the night of February 28, 2026, authorities reported. The victim, identified only as a patrolman assigned to the Cybercrime Unit of the Philippine National Police Regional Office 12 (PRO-12), […]

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28-Year-Old Woman Dies After Jumping from Bridge in Bukidnon

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000

A 28-year-old woman died after reportedly jumping from the Atugan Bridge in Sitio Kiasin, Barangay Capitan Bayong (Patulang), in the municipality of Impasugong, authorities said. The victim was identified by police as Claudine Gantao Putis, 28, single, and a resident of Poblacion in the same town. Initial reports indicated that the incident occurred at around […]

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Police Lieutenant Colonel Found Dead Inside PRO XI Office on Day of PNP Chief’s Visit

Davao Correspondent — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Davao City — A senior police officer was found dead inside the compound of the Police Regional Office XI (PRO XI) in Davao City on Monday morning, February 9, 2026, in a shocking incident that coincided with the scheduled visit of Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Police General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. The deceased was […]

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German National Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Malaybalay City

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon — Authorities are investigating the death of a 77-year-old German national who was found lifeless inside his residence in Purok 2, Barangay San Jose, Malaybalay City, on Tuesday evening, in what police believe to be a case of apparent suicide. The victim, identified by authorities as alias “Johnson,” was discovered at around […]

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A Child’s Silent Cry: A Tragedy That Shatters a Family and Calls Us to Love Deeper

Zamboanga Correspondent — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

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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Man Found Dead in Apparent Suicide Inside Abandoned House in Iligan City

Northern Mindanao Correspondent — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

ILIGAN CITY — A man was found dead after reportedly hanging himself inside an abandoned house in Barangay Mainit, Iligan City, authorities confirmed on Sunday. According to initial reports, family members were actively searching for the victim after he went missing. Residents later discovered his lifeless body inside the deserted structure, where he was found […]

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