Man Shot Dead in Late-Night Attack in Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY — A man was killed in a shooting incident late Friday night, January 2, 2026, at Sitio Nazareth, Barangay Buenavista, prompting a hot pursuit operation by local police…
Brother Kills Brother in New Year Tragedy That Shattered a Family in Pagadian City
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — What was meant to be a quiet start to 2026 turned into a nightmare for the Dumalasa family after a younger brother fatally stabbed…
Police Officer Found Dead Inside Ramon Magsaysay Police Station; Authorities Urge Stronger Mental Health Support
RAMON MAGSAYSAY, Zamboanga del Sur — A police officer assigned in Pagadian City was found dead inside the Ramon Magsaysay Municipal Police Station on Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025, in…
Businessman Shot Hours Before New Year in Pagadian City; Police Launch Hot Pursuit Operation
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A 27-year-old businessman was rushed to the hospital after being shot by an unidentified motorcycle-riding assailant just hours before the New Year countdown on…
Critically Endangered Philippine Crocodile Rescued in Pagadian, Now Under DENR-IX Care
PAGADIAN CITY — A juvenile Philippine crocodile, one of the world’s rarest and most critically endangered reptiles, is now in the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources…
24-Year-Old Man Stabbed by Own Brother; Suspect Found Dead in Apparent Suicide in Tukuran
TUKURAN, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR — A heated confrontation between two brothers turned tragic on Saturday afternoon, December 28, 2025, after a 24-year-old man was stabbed by his elder sibling —…
Miner Killed, Another Injured in Abandoned Tunnel Collapse in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
DUMINGAG, Zamboanga del Sur — A farmer-turned-small-scale miner died while another was injured after an abandoned tunnel collapsed in Barangay Licabang on Saturday afternoon, December 27, 2025. The fatality was…
Truck Helper Found Slain in Suspected Robbery in Zamboanga del Sur
Tukuran, Zamboanga del Sur — A truck helper from South Cotabato was brutally killed after he was believed to have been robbed and struck with a hard object while guarding…
Fishing Boat Caught Hauling Smuggled Cigarettes in Pagadian City
Estimated ₱735,000 Worth of Contraband Seized Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur — A coordinated law enforcement operation led to the interception of a fishing vessel carrying smuggled cigarettes late evening…
Young Man Found Dead in Pagadian, Leaves Heartbreaking Letter to Grandmother
PAGADIAN CITY — A deep sense of grief has blanketed Barangay La Suerte after a 20-year-old man was found dead late Monday night, December 22, in what authorities believe to…