DAVAO CITY (April 13) — Datu Baba Omar, a candidate for board member in the first district of Maguindanao del Sur, survived an ambush around 3:00 p.m. today while traveling home from a proclamation rally. Omar, who previously served as Vice Mayor of South Upi, recounted that he and his convoy were returning from Dulawan, Datu Piang, when they noticed a silver minivan parked … [Read more...] about Board Member candidate survives ambush in Maguindanao del Sur
Barangay Captain arrested for carrying firearms without Comelec exemption
COTABATO CITY — A barangay captain here was arrested at a joint police and Philippine Marines checkpoint for carrying firearms without a valid exemption from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). According to reports, the barangay official was riding in a pickup truck when it was stopped at a checkpoint along Demazenod Street, Rosary Heights 3, Cotabato City. Authorities … [Read more...] about Barangay Captain arrested for carrying firearms without Comelec exemption
Brothers from family outing killed in motorcycle crash
MIDSAYAP, Cotabato – Two brothers, 14-year-old Rommel Dagohoy Bayaras and 13-year-old Kyle Dagohoy Bayaras, were killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday, February 23, at approximately 1:00 p.m. at the boundary of Barangay Glad and Barangay Sadaan along Diversion Road in Midsayap. Police identified the deceased brothers as students, while the motorcycle rider, identified as … [Read more...] about Brothers from family outing killed in motorcycle crash
Vice Mayor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao wounded in gun attack
DATU PIANG, Maguindanao del Sur – Vice Mayor Omar Samama of Datu Piang was wounded after being shot by unidentified gunmen in Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang, on Monday morning, February 24. Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack and are pursuing leads to identify the suspects and the mastermind behind the incident. Further details will follow as … [Read more...] about Vice Mayor of Datu Piang, Maguindanao wounded in gun attack
PNP patrol car targeted in Cotabato grenade attack; 2 civilians injured
KABACAN, Cotabato Province – A barangay peacekeeping volunteer (BPAT) member and a barbecue vendor were injured after a grenade attack on a police patrol car in Barangay Osias, Kabacan, Cotabato Province, at around 10:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025. According to the Kabacan Police Station, the incident began when police officers from Barangay Kayaga attempted to stop two … [Read more...] about PNP patrol car targeted in Cotabato grenade attack; 2 civilians injured
