DAVAO CITY --- The autopsy of a deceased student, identified as Jade Sumambot, has been authorized by her mother to determine the caliber of the bullet that struck his forehead and caused his death. Panabo City Police Chief LtCol. Jesser Maghirang explained to Newsline Philippines that the recovery of the slug is crucial to identifying the type of firearm used. “We need to … [Read more...] about Slug still in victim’s head following stray New Year’s incident in Panabo City
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Policeman, tricycle driver injured in Maguindanao Norte ambush
DAVAO CITY– A policeman and a tricycle driver were injured in a daring ambush in Barangay Awang on Tuesday, December 31. Brig. Gen. Romeo Macapaz, director of the Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR), revealed on Thursday, January 2, that the attack targeted Police Cpl. Tohami Musa, a Tausug from Tawi-Tawi. Gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire on … [Read more...] about Policeman, tricycle driver injured in Maguindanao Norte ambush
Grenade attack on PNP headquarters in Maguindanao Sur
PAGALUNGAN, Maguindanao del Sur – The headquarters of the 4th Mobile Platoon, 1st Provincial Mobile Force Company, came under attack when two grenades were thrown at the facility on the evening of January 1, 2025. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident. Police initial reports showed one grenade exploded outside the headquarters after hitting a fence, causing damage … [Read more...] about Grenade attack on PNP headquarters in Maguindanao Sur
Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
DAVAO CITY – Authorities actively search for individuals who violated the city's strict firecracker ban during New Year's Eve celebrations. Davao City Police Office (DCPO) Director Colonel Hansel Marantan emphasized the importance of enforcing the law, stating, "We are looking for them now, and they need to face the law." A video posted by Patrick Niel Gallardo shows … [Read more...] about Firecracker ban flouted in Davao on New Year’s Eve, Police launch crackdown
Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
DAVAO CITY – The Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) reported zero firecracker or pyrotechnics-related injuries during the New Year celebrations, marking the city's peaceful start to 2025. “There has been no firecracker or pyrotechnic device-related incident recorded at the hospital,” said Dr. Ricardo Audan, chief of SPMC told Newsline Philippines. While the city … [Read more...] about Davao rings a peaceful and bloodless New Year
