A newlywed man was shot dead at close range while sharing a meal with his wife inside a burger outlet in Lala, Lanao del Norte. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle, and police are investigating whether the killing was linked…
Radio Technician for Cotabato Broadcaster Killed in Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
โฑ3M-Bounty BIFF Leader Killed After Opening Fire on Troops During Predawn Raid in Maguindanao
Esmael Tingan Abubakar, a wanted leader of a now-defunct Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters faction, was killed in a predawn raid in Maguindanao del Norte after authorities said he opened fire while officers attempted to serve five arrest warrants. The operation…
Police Officer Kills Fellow Cop for Loan Money โ Then Surrenders When Identified Through CCTV
What began as a daylight ambush of a police corporal ended in stunning fashion: one suspect โ himself a cop โ surrendered after investigators used CCTV footage to identify him as the getaway driver. The alleged shooter was arrested hours…
Magnaye, First Woman to Lead a Police Station in Zamboanga Sibugay
In a significant first for Zamboanga Sibugay, PLT Gina G. Magnaye was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the Malangas Municipal Police Station, becoming the first woman to head a municipal police station in the province.
P6.4-Million Illicit Cigarettes Bust in Zamboanga Sibugay, Instead of Smuggling, Warehouse Owner Faces Violations Under Tobacco Labeling Law
Authorities seized P6.4 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, but the warehouse owner is expected to face charges under the Graphic Health Warnings Law instead of anti-smuggling statutes. The case highlights the legal and evidentiary hurdles law…
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…
10 Kilos of Shabu Worth P68 Million Seized at Checkpoint in Pagadian City
A routine checkpoint in Pagadian City led to the seizure of 10 kilos of shabu worth P68 million hidden in a tricycle and the arrest of a Cotabato City resident.
Cops Nabbed in Misamis Oriental Mining Bust
Six suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in Opol, Misamis Oriental, after authorities intercepted suspected illegally sourced mineral ores and mining equipment at a checkpoint.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Chief to Officers: Lead with Empathy, Not Fear
A quiet shift is taking root in Zamboanga Sibugay, where a police director is asking officers to see their work not as enforcementโbut as human connection.
Tight Security in Cotabato, Region 12 Ahead of Eidโl Fitโr
Authorities ramp up security across Cotabato City and Region 12 as thousands of Muslims prepare for Eidโl Fitโr prayers marking the end of Ramadan.
A Single Photo, a Shared Smile: Sibugay Police Chief Reflects on the Human Side of Policing
A simple photograph from a 2025 outreach visit reminds Sibugay police chief Bernard Danie Dasugo that policing is not only about enforcing the lawโbut connecting with people.
