P1.2M smuggled cigarettes seized, 3 arrested
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga Peninsula and Soccsksargen lead to three arrests and the confiscation of P1.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Details on the separate busts here.
A former FARDEC employee was arrested in Talibon, Bohol, on a warrant for violating the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. The CIDG tracker team made the arrest on December 20, 2025.
A former Fardec staff and current barangay councilor in Bohol was arrested by CIDG for alleged violation of the Terrorism Financing Prevention Act. Details on the case and human rights concerns.
CIDG-Mandaue arrests a 29-year-old man in Consolacion for illegal butane canister sales. 23 crates of LPG-filled canisters seized. Read the full report.
BI confirms two Bondi Beach shooting suspects spent nearly a month in the Philippines, visiting Davao. AFP chief Brawner says all angles are being investigated.
The Bureau of Immigration confirms the two suspects in the Australia mass shooting spent weeks in the Philippines. Authorities are investigating their activities in Davao.
A habal-habal driver was arrested in Compostela, Cebu, for selling a 9mm submachine gun in a CIDG entrapment operation. Suspect faces charges under RA 9164.
A fire in Sitio Mayflower, Barangay Duljo Fatima, Cebu City, destroyed 15 houses and injured two. Over 100 individuals are displaced. Read the latest on the cause and response.
CIDG-Mandaue agents arrest Rafael Bulalacao Sorono, 65, in Toledo City after a raid yields unlicensed .45 pistol, ammunition, and an air gun. Suspect now faces charges under RA 10591.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after security found a grenade and a .45 caliber gun in her bag at a Mandaue City store. The CIDG 7 is now filing charges. Read the full details of the shocking incident.
CIDG-Mandaue arrests Rafael Sorono, 65, seizes unlicensed .45 pistol, ammo, and air rifle in Toledo City raid. Suspect faces charges under RA 10591. Full details inside.
A 33-year-old woman was arrested after security guards found a grenade and a .45 pistol in her bag inside a Mandaue City store. She faces serious charges. Read the full details.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte declines ICI invitation on flood control probe, accuses it of political harassment and being a 'propaganda factory' for the Marcos administration. Read his full statement.
A fire in Sitio Sugarlandia, Barangay Bacayan, Cebu City, caused an estimated P420,000 in damage, affecting 43 individuals from 8 families. No casualties were reported. Read the latest updates.
A Cebu court dismissed the P150,101 ATM skimming case against three Romanian nationals due to insufficient evidence, including lost CCTV footage and flawed warrants. Learn the details.
Metro Cebu Water District assures uninterrupted water supply despite Ombudsman investigation and board vacancies. Officials have filed affidavits, addressing anonymous complaints.
Five Angeles City police officers face a special probe for alleged involvement in a P14 million robbery in Porac. PNP chief vows dismissal and jail if found liable.
Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte refuses to attend the ICI investigation into alleged flood control anomalies, accusing the commission of being a 'political weapon'. Read the full statement.
The European Commission opens a formal antitrust investigation into Meta, targeting a new policy that may restrict AI providers' access to WhatsApp. Read the details.
A house in Barangay Naalad, Naga City, Cebu was destroyed by fire on December 4, 2025. Two young children were left alone and rescued by a brave neighbor. Investigation points to faulty electrical wiring.
Pampanga police have identified suspects in the ambush killing of Barangay Balibago chairman Jinqui Quiambao. A P100,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests.
A 35-year-old mason from Butuan City was discovered deceased in his Cebu City room. Authorities found no signs of foul play, with the family citing his known high blood pressure as a possible cause.
Several CIDG officers are relieved after P13 million from a P141M raid on an illegal Pogo in Bataan goes missing. An internal investigation reveals shocking details. Read the full story.
The AFP discovered 252 non-existent flood control projects. Seven suspects remain at large, with three negotiating surrender. Get the latest on the investigation.
Six CIDG personnel face charges after P13 million vanished from seized Pogo cash in Bataan. PNP vows no tolerance for corruption. Read the full investigation details.
BARMM calls for impartial probe after 7 killed in North Cotabato land dispute clash. Chief Minister urges calm, due process amid conflicting accounts. Details inside.
A fire at an LPG storage facility in Talisay City, Cebu, caused severe burns to one worker and injured another. Authorities are investigating the cause, citing improper storage as a key factor. Read the latest updates.
CIDG reveals three accused in the P289-M Oriental Mindoro road dike scandal are 'dummy' officials, pointing to a larger scheme. Investigation gains momentum for accountability.
Eleven Cebu congressmen received P55.77 billion in discretionary public works funds from 2023-2025 under the DPWH's 'allocable' system, a PCIJ investigation reveals. Explore the breakdown and the controversy.
CIDG Acting Director says three co-accused in ex-Rep. Zaldy Co's P289-M graft case are 'dummy' officials. Warrants issued, some remain at large.