DAVAO CITY (September 17, 2025) — Three individuals were arrested in Maasim, Sarangani Province for the trapping and killing of endangered sea turtles, a serious violation of Philippine wildlife protection laws. According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the suspects were caught through a joint operation by the Protected Area Management Office … [Read more...] about 3 Arrested for Slaughtering Endangered Sea Turtles in Sarangani
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P5.4 million in shabu recovered during PDEA Mindanao raids
COTABATO CITY (September 11) — Shabu valued at P5.4 million was recovered by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency agents on Tuesday, September 9, in two different operations in southern Mindanao. PDEA-12 director Benjamin Recites III told reporters on Wednesday that, with the assistance of local officials, their officers had conducted an entrapment operation in Barangay … [Read more...] about P5.4 million in shabu recovered during PDEA Mindanao raids
Trafficked by Sea: The silent crisis along the Philippines’ Southern Border
DAVAO CITY (September 10) — The rescue of 27 women on the shores of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi last week has once again exposed how the Philippines' porous maritime borders continue to serve as lifelines for human trafficking syndicates. With no documents, no legal protection, and no legitimate jobs awaiting them, the women became the latest victims in a crisis fueled by poverty and … [Read more...] about Trafficked by Sea: The silent crisis along the Philippines’ Southern Border
The KOJC Saga, A Year After: Marcos’ power play disguised as justice
DAVAO CITY (September 8) — A year ago, Apollo C. Quiboloy’s so-called “arrest” — or “voluntary surrender,” depending on which press release you believed — marked a turning point in Philippine politics. To the public, it was framed as justice finally catching up with the untouchable preacher. In truth, it was the Marcos administration’s opening act in a calculated power … [Read more...] about The KOJC Saga, A Year After: Marcos’ power play disguised as justice
Sa Likod Ng Tsapa: A Docu-Film That Leaves Police Families and Public Servants in Tears
DAVAO CITY (August 28) --In every uniform lies a story of sacrifice. In Sa Likod Ng Tsapa, audiences are discovering the painful truths and silent battles of those who serve. “I cried because I saw myself in Colonel Marantan,” shared Jong (not his real name), a police officer facing four cases, including murder. “But his sacrifices are more than enough. I even asked myself, … [Read more...] about Sa Likod Ng Tsapa: A Docu-Film That Leaves Police Families and Public Servants in Tears
