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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police arrested Wahabbin Bautista Abdulhari, a national-level most wanted fugitive facing multiple murder charges, in Barangay Tiayon, Ipil, on Friday, January 24, 2026. Authorities apprehended Abdulhari at around 4:40 p.m. at Purok China Harbor during inContinue Reading
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area hosts lateritic nickel deposits, which are rich in nickel andContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — At least 15 passengers were confirmed dead after a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry sank off the waters of Basilan early Monday, January 26, authorities said. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman confirmed the fatalities in an interview with Super Radyo dzBB, saying rescue operations are still ongoing for dozensContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have expressed appreciation for the support extended by two Christian governors in Region 12 to Moro communities, citing their cooperation as a boost to peace and development efforts in the area. The remarks came on Friday, JanuaryContinue Reading
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Four Philippine Army soldiers were killed, while another was wounded, in an ambush carried out by militants of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group (DI-MG) on Friday in Barangay Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte. The Philippine Army said the soldiers were traveling in a private vehicle whileContinue Reading
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the required permits, police said. The arrest was carried out by joint operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Bureau of Immigration (BI), and theContinue Reading
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the town’s calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration carries a deeper political and historical weight. It marks not only the founding anniversary of Tungawan but also a decisive break from nearly three decadesContinue Reading
