Authorities ramp up security across Cotabato City and Region 12 as thousands of Muslims prepare for Eidโl Fitโr prayers marking the end of Ramadan.
Ipil installs P3.4-M AI-powered security cameras in key commercial areas
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ The municipality of Ipil has begun installing its first batch of high-technology security cameras in the townโs commercial district, a move local officials say is aimed at boosting public safety and modernizing surveillance systems. Mayor Ramses…
BIR Officer Shot Dead in Ipil; Killing Follows Slay of Two Security Guards at Same Office
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay โ A Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) employee was shot dead on the spot by motorcycle-riding assailants on the night of November 7, 2025, just three days after two security guards assigned to the same office were…
Zamboanga Sibugay rolls out unified radio network to boost security, emergency coordination
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The provincial government has launched a Unified and Centralized Radio Communication System, a province-wide network designed to enhance coordination among security, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies. The new system links the military, police, Philippine Coast…
2 BIR guards found dead in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay; police launch investigation
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Authorities are investigating the killing of two security guards assigned to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) office in Ipil, the provincial capital of Zamboanga Sibugay, early Tuesday morning. Acting Ipil police chief Major Pocholo Rolando…
PH, US troops hold anti-terror drills in Maguindanao del Norte’s ‘most peaceful town’
DATU BLAH SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte โ Filipino and American troops conducted a joint sea-to-shore anti-terror assault drill and artillery fire exercise on Wednesday, April 9, in a quiet coastal village in this provinceโs fishing capital. The drills, held in…
PH, US Marines Sharpen Skills in Mindanao as Part of Marine Exercise 2025
COTABATO CITY โ Under the cover of night and the sharp gaze of high-powered scopes, Filipino military and police snipers joined U.S. counterparts in a long-range nighttime shooting drill in Maguindanao del Norte on Friday, April 5 โ a key…
Military Backs New Bangsamoro Chief Minister, Pledges Support for Peace and Development
COTABATO CITY โ Top military officials in Mindanao have thrown their support behind newly appointed Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua, assuring their commitment to his peace and development agenda for the regionโs diverse communities. Army Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander…
Gunmen Torch Health Center, Homes in Maguindanao Amid Political Tensions
COTABATO CITY โ Tensions and fear gripped Barangay Malingao in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, after armed men torched a health center and seven homes on Mondayโjust days after terrorizing the community with gunfire, forcing residents to flee. Local officials…
Gunmen Ambush Soldiers on Humanitarian Mission in Basilan, Killing Two, Injuring 12
Cotabato City, Philippines โ A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense…
Canlaon City Prepares for Potential Lahar Flow
The local government of Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, is on high alert following Mondayโs rainfall, which has heightened concerns about a possible lahar flow from Mt. Kanlaon. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure the safety of residents. Proactive…
U.S. Warns Against Texting Amid Massive Cyberattack
Amid a sweeping cyberattack on telecommunications networks, U.S. officials are urging smartphone users to avoid traditional text messaging and switch to encrypted apps like Signal or WhatsApp to ensure secure communication. Dubbed “Salt Typhoon,” the cyber campaign is believed to…
