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
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Malacañang clears Col. Marantan of administrative charges over Atimonan shootout
DAVAO CITY --- After more than eleven years, the Office of the President has dismissed grave misconduct and serious irregularity in the performance of duty charges against Police Colonel Hansel Marantan, now the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) chief, in connection with the controversial Atimonan Shootout in 2013. In a decision issued on February 5, 2025, and released … [Read more...] about Malacañang clears Col. Marantan of administrative charges over Atimonan shootout
Authorities nab Police, Coast Guard officer in smuggled cigarette escort
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A police officer and a Coast Guard personnel were arrested following a high-speed chase between the Sarangani PNP and the occupants of a van and a black Toyota Fortuner loaded with smuggled cigarettes in Barangay Sinawal, General Santos City, earlier today. According to a report from the Sarangani PNP, the van, which originated from Maasim, Sarangani, … [Read more...] about Authorities nab Police, Coast Guard officer in smuggled cigarette escort
PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
DAVAO CITY – Police authorities arrested 23 individuals, including the leader of the Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines (FTGP). They rescued nine minors during an operation in Purok 5, Barangay Sabang, Surigao City, on Thursday morning, February 20. Jorgeto Corpuz Santisas, also known as "Datu Adlaw," and Lourdes Infante Salinas, another group leader, were among … [Read more...] about PNP arrests 23, rescues 9 minors in crackdown on Federal Tribal Government of the Philippines
Engineer shot dead by construction worker in Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY – An engineer was shot dead by a construction worker at the KCC Mall construction site in central Cotabato City on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, 2025. The victim, Engineer Roland Dagu-an, 28, suffered three gunshot wounds and died instantly. Another construction worker, Reno Delos Santos, was injured in the incident. According to the police, the … [Read more...] about Engineer shot dead by construction worker in Cotabato City
