DAVAO CITY (June 30) -- Twenty-five alleged victims of human trafficking were rescued last week in separate operations in Tawi-Tawi and have been safely repatriated to their hometowns in Bohol, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Personnel from the Ministry of Social Services and Development of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MSSD-BARMM) intercepted the … [Read more...] about 25 human trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi
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Police officer shot dead by mother-in-law in Sultan Kudarat
DAVAO CITY (June 30) — A police officer was shot and killed by his mother-in-law following a heated domestic dispute late Wednesday night in Barangay Poblacion, President Quirino town. Town police chief Major Aljun Besario identified the victim only as Police Staff Sergeant “Boy,” 37, a member of the President Quirino Municipal Police Station and a resident of the … [Read more...] about Police officer shot dead by mother-in-law in Sultan Kudarat
Colonel Hansel Marantan gets key PNP post, poised for star rank After acquittal and acclaimed Davao tour
DAVAO CITY (June 28) — After nearly a year marked by discipline, reform, and results, Colonel Hansel Marantan has been reassigned to the Police Peace Process and Development Center (PPDC) at Camp Crame. This prestigious post positions him for promotion to general rank. The transfer, detailed in a special order signed by PLtGen Edgar Allan Okubo on June 27, comes on the heels … [Read more...] about Colonel Hansel Marantan gets key PNP post, poised for star rank After acquittal and acclaimed Davao tour
Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (June 23) — A former broadcaster for both AM and FM stations in the city was gunned down by unidentified assailants around 6:00 a.m. today, June 23, 2025. Authorities identified the victim as Ali Macalintal, a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who had been working at a massage parlor in Barangay Lagao. Initial police reports revealed that the gunmen … [Read more...] about Former broadcaster shot dead in General Santos City
Court acquits Marantan, 11 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
MANILA (June 23) -- After 13 years of trial, Police Colonel Hansel Marantan and 11 co-accused have been cleared of all charges in connection with the deadly Atimonan shootout. In a decision handed down on Monday, the court cited insufficient evidence to convict the officers over the 2013 incident that sparked national debate on police operations and alleged … [Read more...] about Court acquits Marantan, 11 others in controversial Atimonan shootout case
