BARIRA, Maguindanao del Norte (May 7) — A notorious member of an organized crime group was killed during a joint law enforcement operation in Sitio Dulayap, Barangay Panggao, Barira, on Monday. Authorities identified the slain suspect as 34-year-old Kamlon Manardas Ragundo, a resident of the area. According to police reports, the operation was meant to serve an arrest … [Read more...] about Notorious crime group member killed in Maguindanao del Norte shootout
Over a thousand police and soldiers In Cotabato Province participate In Absentee Voting
COTABATO PROVINCE (May 1) — A total of 1,033 police officers and soldiers in Cotabato Province were authorized by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to cast their votes early through Local Absentee Voting (LAV) for the May 2025 elections. This is in line with COMELEC Resolution No. 11091, which allows non-registered voters in their current assignment areas—where they will … [Read more...] about Over a thousand police and soldiers In Cotabato Province participate In Absentee Voting
Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Region 12
SOCCSKSARGEN (April 30) — The Department of Health in Region 12 (DOH-SOCCSKSARGEN) has confirmed two cases of monkeypox, or Mpox, within the region. Based on the April 2025 records, one patient is from Cotabato Province, while the other is from South Cotabato. Both patients are currently in stable condition and have been placed in isolation. Dr. Charmaine Pearl Cedeño, … [Read more...] about Two monkeypox cases confirmed in Region 12
Woman selling chainsaws in online marketplace arrested in entrapment operation
MATALAM, Cotabato Province (April 29) — A woman was arrested in an entrapment operation conducted by operatives of the Regional Anti-Cybercrime Unit 12 and the DENR Cotabato Enforcement Team for unauthorized selling of chainsaws along the National Highway in Matalam, Cotabato. According to the police report, the suspect is a 37-year-old woman from Carmen, Cotabato. She … [Read more...] about Woman selling chainsaws in online marketplace arrested in entrapment operation
40 High-Powered firearms surrendered to military in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY (April 28) ---Forty (40) high-powered firearms surrendered to the military at the 601st Infantry Brigade in Barangay Kamasi, Ampatuan, Maguindanao del Sur on April 26, 2025. The surrendered firearms came from the municipalities of Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Shariff Aguak, Mamasapano, Sultan sa Barongis, and Datu Abdullah Sangki in Maguindanao del Sur. Among the … [Read more...] about 40 High-Powered firearms surrendered to military in Maguindanao del Sur
