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Series of Surrenders Signal Collapse of CTG Network in Caraga — Army

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — A string of high-profile surrenders by members of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) in the Caraga Region has dealt another major blow to the insurgency movement in Eastern Mindanao, with military officials declaring that the rebel structure under the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) is now on the verge […]

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3 Arrested, ₱120K Worth of Illegal Coconut Lumber Seized in Surigao del Sur Anti-Environmental Crime Operation

Field reporter — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

SAN MIGUEL, Surigao del Sur — The intensified campaign against environmental crimes in Surigao del Sur scored another major accomplishment after authorities intercepted a massive shipment of illegal coconut lumber and arrested three individuals during an interdiction operation in Barangay Baras, San Miguel on May 12. Operatives of the San Miguel Municipal Police Station (MPS), […]

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Man shot in the head in early morning ambush in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur

CARAGA Correspondent — Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

A 42-year-old man survived after being shot in the head during an early morning shooting incident in Bayabas on Tuesday, May 12, according to authorities. In an incident report released by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), the victim, identified only by the alias “Randy,” sustained a gunshot wound on the right […]

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High-Ranking NPA Leader Killed, Another Rebel Captured in Surigao del Sur Clash

CARAGA Correspondent — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Government troops successfully neutralized a high-ranking leader of the Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) and captured another rebel during an armed encounter in Sitio Casting, Barangay Bayan, Marihatag, Surigao del Sur on Monday, May 11, 2026. The military operation was carried out by joint forces from the 75th Infantry “Marauder” Battalion […]

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Body of Missing Fisherman Found Off Surigao del Sur Coast; Cause of Death Under Investigation

CARAGA Correspondent — Thu, 07 May 2026 03:00:00 +0000

CORTES, Surigao del Sur — The body of a missing fisherman was recovered in the waters off Barangay Tag-anongan, bringing a tragic end to a days-long search and rescue operation, authorities confirmed. Jeorgen Pasco Pamaus, reported to be 65 years old in initial accounts, was found lifeless on May 5, two days after he was […]

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Woman Arrested in Surigao del Sur for Online Sexual Exploitation; Six Minors Rescued

CARAGA Correspondent — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

BISLIG CITY, Surigao del Sur — Authorities have arrested a Filipina suspect linked to the online sexual exploitation of children in a remote village here, following a joint operation led by the National Bureau of Investigation – Human Trafficking Division (NBI-HTRAD) on April 30, 2026. The arrest was made for violation of Republic Act No. […]

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Three Minors Dead, Two Survive in Tragic Drowning Incident in Tandag City

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 03 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur — A day of play turned into tragedy after three minors died while two others survived following a drowning incident along the shoreline of Purok Doña Nicolasa, Barangay Mabua, on Wednesday afternoon, April 29, 2026. According to initial reports, the victims—five children aged between 8 and 15 years old—were swimming […]

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Couple Gunned Down in Targeted Shooting Near School in Surigao del Sur; Land Dispute Eyed as Motive

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

MADRID, Surigao del Sur — A married couple was shot dead in a brazen and apparently targeted attack along the national highway in front of Madrid National High School in Barangay Linibunan on Friday night, April 24, 2026. Police identified the victims as Clasico Gringin Gruyal, 66, and his wife, Meriam Dayon Gruyal, both businesspersons […]

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Two Arrested, ₱150K Worth of Shabu Seized in Buy-Bust Operation in Surigao del Sur

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

CANTILAN, Surigao del Sur — Authorities arrested two suspected drug personalities and confiscated approximately ₱150,000 worth of illegal drugs in a joint anti-drug operation conducted late evening on April 18, 2026, in Purok 5, Barangay Linintian. The buy-bust operation was carried out through the coordinated efforts of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency Regional Office XIII […]

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401st Brigade Scores Twin Gains: Rifle Seized in Agusan del Sur, Rebel Leader Surrenders in Surigao del Sur

CARAGA Correspondent — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000

PROSPERIDAD, Agusan del Sur — Government forces under the 401st Infantry “Unite N’ Fight” Brigade of the Philippine Army sustained their operational momentum with two significant developments on April 15, 2026: the recovery of a high-powered firearm in Agusan del Sur and the surrender of a key Communist Terrorist Group (CTG) member in Surigao del […]

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