DAVAO CITY — A total of 176 Filipino victims of human trafficking from Myanmar arrived back in the Philippines on March 26, 2025, following a successful repatriation effort led by Philippine government authorities. The victims, who had been lured to Myanmar with promises of a monthly salary of P30,000 as marketing officers, found themselves trapped in scam hubs. There, … [Read more...] about 176 Pinoy human trafficking victims from Myanmar finally home
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Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
BUTUAN CITY – A deceased dugong (sea cow) was discovered washed ashore near the seawall in Marihatag, Surigao del Sur, prompting an investigation by local environmental authorities, officials confirmed Thursday. Residents reported the marine mammal’s carcass to the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) and the local agriculture office on … [Read more...] about Dead dugong found beached in Surigao Sur town
Election officer and husband killed in Maguindanao ambush
KIDAPAWAN CITY ---— Bai Maceda Lidasan-Abo, the election officer of Datu Odin Sinsuat, has died following an ambush on Wednesday, March 26. Maguindanao del Norte Comelec Officer Atty Nabil Mutia said Abo succumbed to her injuries while in the hospital after being shot alongside her husband earlier. Her husband, Jojo Abo, died on the spot when the couple was ambushed … [Read more...] about Election officer and husband killed in Maguindanao ambush
Suspect in Davao pawnshop robbery neutralized in Bukidnon
DAVAO CITY — One of the suspected financiers of the January 26 robbery at Hannah Pawnshop was killed in Valencia City, Bukidnon, on March 25. Bukidnon Provincial Police Chief Colonel Jovit Culaway confirmed to Newsline Philippines that Franklin Buac Sebullen, alias "Takyo," who had a string of warrants for his arrest, was fatally shot along the street in Green Meadows … [Read more...] about Suspect in Davao pawnshop robbery neutralized in Bukidnon
Police ready to provide security for Davao rally on Duterte’s birthday
DAVAO CITY — The Police Regional Office (PRO) XI will deploy personnel to ensure the safety of participants in the upcoming synchronized international solidarity rally on March 28, which coincides with the birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Major Catherine Dela Rey, spokesperson for the regional command, confirmed that police forces will be stationed to secure the … [Read more...] about Police ready to provide security for Davao rally on Duterte’s birthday
