The Philippine Army has acknowledged a possible case of mistaken identity after soldiers fatally shot a woman and wounded her husband during a patrol operation in Bukidnon. The couple, later identified as local residents gathering firewood, had reportedly been mistaken…
Tungawan Mayor Hails Surrender of Elusive Crime Boss Amid Fragile Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay hailed the surrender of the alleged leader of the Labain Criminal Group and one of its members as a breakthrough in the provinceโs peace and anti-criminality campaign. Officials said sustained dialogue and trust-building efforts helped convince…
New Army Chief Steps In as Northern Mindanao Moves Past Communist Insurgency
Local officials in Northern Mindanao pledged support for Brig. Gen. Siegfred Tubalado as the new acting commander of the Armyโs 4th Infantry Division, signaling continuity as the region moves past communist insurgency towards peacebuilding efforts following the retirement of Major…
Army Recovers Buried NPA Rifles in Surigao Sur, Lauds Civilians for Tip-Offs
Soldiers recovered hidden NPA rifles in Surigao del Sur, with the Army crediting civilian informants and local officials for the successful operations.
Community Tip Leads To Killing Of Dawlah Islamiya Faction Leader In Cotabato
Residents and local officials helped soldiers locate Dawlah Islamiya faction leader Emarudin Kulaw, who was killed in an operation in Banisilan, Cotabato.
Mayor Lauds The Conduct Of KALASAG-Sibugay Inter-Agency Territorial Defense Exercise In Tungawan
Mayor Angelito Aniรฑon praises security forces and agencies participating in the KALASAG-Sibugay defense exercise in coastal areas of Zamboanga Sibugay.
Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Gold Processing in Zamboanga del Norte
Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga Norte for alleged illegal gold processing and immigration violations. (Image: Google Map) IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugayโ Authorities arrested two Chinese nationals in Zamboanga del Norte for their alleged involvement in an unauthorized gold processing…
Inter-Agency Team Shuts Down Illegal Gold Mining Site In South Cotabato
Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining site in Tampakan, South Cotabato, seizing equipment in a joint anti-illegal mining crackdown. (Contributed Photo) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Authorities shut down an illegal gold mining facility near a river in Barangay Tablu,…
Army Soldiers Distributes Aid To Flood-Hit Communities In Eastern Mindanao
MAWAB, Davao de Oro, Philippines โ Soldiers from the Army’s 10th Infantry Division distributed relief goods to flood-hit communities in parts of Mindanao from February 20 to 21, as heavy rains displaced families in Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur,…
11 High-Powered Firearms Seized After Moro Group Clashes In Bangsamoro Town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Police and soldiers seized 11 military-grade firearms, including an M60 machine gun, from members of two rival Moro groups following clashes in a newly created Bangsamoro town in Cotabato province, authorities said Friday, as efforts continue…
5 BIFF Members, Including 2 Bomb Makers, Surrender In Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), including two bomb-making experts, surrendered to authorities in Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, February 13. The former rebels formally renounced their ties with the BIFF during a…
Breaking The Ranks: How Lt. Col. Jovily Carmel Cabading Made Philippine Army History
Lt. Col. Jovily Carmel Cabading did not raise her voice to make history in a profession long defined by tradition, hierarchy, and masculine imagery. She simply took command. Cabading is the first woman to lead an infantry battalion in the…
