Maritime police in Zamboanga City arrested three fishermen and confiscated illegal fishing equipment worth P865,500. The operations signal a crackdown on violations of the Fisheries Code. Read more.
A 52-year-old man from Medellin, Cebu, was found dead on Christmas Eve after reportedly jumping from a passenger ship. Authorities have declared the death a suicide. Read the full report.
A 12-year-old boy drowned in the Butuanon River in Mandaue City. His father demands an investigation as friends initially hid the truth. Read the full story.
Cebu authorities rescued eight Badjao individuals for violating the Anti-Mendicancy Ordinance at a major intersection. The operation aims to ensure safety ahead of Sinulog and ASEAN Summit.
A critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle is now under care in Mabuhay, Zamboanga Sibugay after a resident's responsible act. Authorities plan its release back to the wild. #WildlifeConservation #Philippines
Law enforcement operations in Zamboanga City and Zamboanga del Norte led to one arrest and the confiscation of P1.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes. Read the full report on the crackdown.
DENR staff document a rare leucistic Philippine Pied Fantail during a patrol in Great Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga. A unique genetic sighting for conservation. Read more.
A Filipino nurse's dream job in Turkey turned into 4 days of abuse. Learn how DMW and OWWA swiftly rescued her and brought her home safely. #OFWProtection
A police officer narrowly escaped serious injury after his car was swept off the Transcentral Highway by a landslide and water surge. The incident highlights the road's danger during heavy rain.
A 10-wheeler wing van carrying snacks plunged into a ravine in Oslob, Cebu. The driver miraculously survived after the vehicle got snagged on trees. Read the full report on the dramatic rescue and traffic aftermath.
Zamboanga City Government distributed P10,000 and rice to 20 families affected by separate fires. Mayor Olaso gave an extra P2,000 and offered materials for rebuilding homes. Learn more about the relief efforts.
Police in Zamboanga City arrest four high-value drug suspects and confiscate over P2 million worth of shabu in two separate buy-bust operations. Read the full report.
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.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula and Sulu confiscated over P21.4 million worth of shabu and marijuana in November 2025, arresting 182 suspects. Authorities urge public vigilance.
Police in Zamboanga Peninsula confiscated P158.2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in November, arresting 25 suspects. Read about the intensified anti-smuggling operations.
Governor Lala Taliño-Mendoza leads the turnover of 100 Serbisyong Totoo Rescue Vehicles to boost emergency response in remote barangays of North Cotabato. Read about this P90M initiative.
PRO-7 awards Medalya ng Kadakul-an to police officers and civilians who saved lives during the devastating flash flood caused by Bagyong Tino in Liloan, Cebu.
Police in Zamboanga City intercept a P21 million shipment of smuggled cigarettes in an intelligence-driven operation. One suspect is in custody. Read the full story.
Cebu official defends the proposed sea ambulance, clarifying it's a test vessel designed for emergency rescue in rough seas, not an overpriced purchase. Learn the facts.
An Egyptian national was fatally shot by motorcycle-riding assailants in Zamboanga City. Police are investigating the murder of the Asia Academic School administrator. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward.
DSWD-Zamboanga Peninsula conducts rigorous quality checks on Family Food Packs to ensure safe consumption for disaster-affected families. Learn how they maintain relief standards.
Philippine maritime operatives successfully rescued two individuals whose motorboat experienced mechanical failure in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi. Read about this heroic sea rescue operation.
Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay strengthens its anti-drug campaign with a new community-based reformation center, offering holistic programs for 27 initial enrollees. Learn how this initiative builds safer communities.
Philippine lawmen rescue three human trafficking victims and arrest facilitator in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi operation. Read how authorities are combating trafficking.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong residential area, leaving 44 dead and 45 injured. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the tragedy.
17-year-old Johnrey Dairo tragically drowned while fishing in Carcar waters during Typhoon Verbena. The promising boxer was searching for food when disaster struck. Read the full story.
A 34-year-old man was found dead in a Consolacion river after falling while intoxicated. Police investigation reveals tragic details of the incident.
Authorities rescued two women from human trafficking at Sanga-Sanga Airport in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi. The victims were promised jobs in Malaysia. Read their story.
Typhoon Tino's severe flooding reveals Cebu City's disaster response gaps as barangays lack rescue boats. City Council urges immediate equipment purchase while residents take safety into their own hands.
Cebu City Council approves purchase of inflatable rescue boats after Typhoon Tino exposed critical gaps in the city's disaster response capabilities.