Tag: North Cotabato
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Shocking Ambush Claims Life of Government Worker in North Cotabato
In a chilling daylight attack, a government employee was brutally gunned down in Matalam, North Cotabato, sparking a manhunt for the assailants. The victim, identified as Joseph Ferdinand Gimenez, a dedicated municipal worker from Barangay Poblacion, was driving a government-issued pick-up truck when he was mercilessly shot by two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle along…
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Philippine Serpent Eagle Freed in North Cotabato After Rescue
In a heartwarming event in Magpet, North Cotabato, a young Philippine serpent eagle was set free on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, following its rescue from a net in Barangay Tagbac’s Sitio Ambag. The eagle, weighing 0.6 kilograms and boasting a wingspan of 116.84 centimeters, had been ensnared while attempting to catch a chicken on Monday…
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New Road Networks in Alamada, North Cotabato Set to Enhance Local Economy
In a significant development for Alamada, North Cotabato, two newly completed road projects valued at PHP97.3 million are poised to revolutionize the local economy and improve the quality of life for residents, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways in Soccsksargen (DPWH-12). The announcement was made on Monday, marking a milestone in regional…
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Police Arrest Two, Seize P2.3 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in North Cotabato
In a successful operation in Makilala, North Cotabato, police arrested two men and confiscated smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP2.3 million. The arrests were made after vigilant civilians tipped off the authorities about two minivans carrying contraband from Digos City, Davao del Sur, to North Cotabato. The drivers, identified only as ‘Mike’ and ‘Adzal,’ were apprehended…
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Police Nab Two, Seize P2.3 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in North Cotabato
In a successful operation in Makilala, North Cotabato, law enforcement officers arrested two individuals and confiscated smuggled cigarettes valued at PHP2.3 million. The arrests occurred after vigilant civilians tipped off the police about two minivans transporting the illegal goods from Digos City, Davao del Sur, to North Cotabato on Wednesday. The suspects, identified only as…
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Two Philippine Army Members Arrested in North Cotabato for Illegal Firearms Sale
In a coordinated sting operation, two members of the Philippine Army were apprehended in M’lang, North Cotabato, on Friday for allegedly trafficking illegal firearms. The suspects, identified as Pfc Jay Clinton Delgado Paguntalan, a 30-year-old active member of the 39th Infantry Battalion stationed in Makilala, and Sarif Dasil Mungkas, a 35-year-old deserter, were caught during…
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Over PHP1 Million Worth of Shabu Confiscated in Soccsksargen Region; Two Arrested
In a series of successful drug busts in the Soccsksargen region, law enforcement officials seized shabu valued at over PHP1 million in North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat. The operations, which took place on Thursday, were initiated following tips from the public. In North Cotabato, a significant drug bust occurred around 3 p.m. in Barangay Osias,…
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DPWH Completes and Hands Over Multi-Purpose Facility and Drainage System in North Cotabato
In a significant boost to local infrastructure, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 3rd Cotabato Engineering District has completed and transferred a multi-purpose facility and a drainage system to the local government of Carmen, North Cotabato. The handover took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, marking a new chapter for the region’s development.…
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40 Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries in North Cotabato Receive Mortgage Release Certificates
In a significant move to support agrarian reform, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in North Cotabato handed out Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) to 40 agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) in Barangay Kibudoc, Matalam, on Tuesday. This distribution is part of the ongoing efforts under the New Agrarian Emancipation Act of 2023,…
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