Tag: North Cotabato
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Police Nab Smuggler, Confiscate P4.2 Million in Illegal Cigarettes in North Cotabato
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, law enforcement officials in Cotabato City apprehended a man suspected of cigarette smuggling and seized contraband valued at PHP4.24 million. The operation took place in the Libungan area of North Cotabato on a Sunday afternoon. Major Arnold Andaya, the head of the Libungan municipal police, reported that the seized…
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Tragic Start to New Year in North Cotabato: Five Dead in Accidents
KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato – The new year began with sorrow in North Cotabato as five people lost their lives in separate incidents on January 1, according to the Cotabato Police Provincial Office (CPPO). A vehicular mishap on the national highway in Barangay Central Malamote, Matalam town, resulted in the deaths of Almira Pillado, Michelle…
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New Year’s Eve Grenade Attack in North Cotabato Leaves One Dead, Five Injured
In a tragic turn of events, a grenade explosion at a carnival in Matalam, North Cotabato, claimed the life of one man and injured five others just before the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. The incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. in the bustling carnival area of Sitio Condring, Barangay Marbel, as reported by…
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Philippine Police Officers Under Scrutiny for Fatal Shootings in North Cotabato and Negros Occidental
The Philippine National Police’s Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has initiated a thorough investigation into the actions of two officers linked to deadly shootings. Inspector General Brigido Dulay of the IAS emphasized the gravity of the incidents, stating, ‘These acts of violence undermine the trust in our police force. We are committed to uncovering the facts,…
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Police Officer Detained Following Fatal Shooting on Bus in North Cotabato
In a shocking incident early Saturday, a police officer was taken into custody after a deadly shooting on a bus that resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to two police officers at the Cotabato-Davao del Sur border. The officer, identified as Cpl. Alfred Dawatan Sabas from the General Santos City Police Office’s…
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Islamic Teacher Assassinated in North Cotabato, Police Hunt for Killers
In a tragic incident in Pikit, North Cotabato, an Islamic teacher named Yasser Mama Abdullah was brutally shot and killed by two assailants. The attack took place at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday outside the annex of Noorul Eilm Academy Foundation Inc. in Barangay Inug-ug. Abdullah, who had recently passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET)…
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Tragic Accident in North Cotabato Claims Eight Lives, Including Young Child
In a devastating incident in Barangay Malasila, Makilala, North Cotabato, a 10-wheeler truck carrying fertilizers crashed, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals, including a young kindergarten student. The tragedy occurred early Thursday morning when the truck, unable to stop due to brake failure, barreled through the area near Malasila Elementary School. Among the deceased…
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Two High School Students Fatally Shot in North Cotabato Ambush
In a tragic incident in Barangay Inug-og, Pikit, North Cotabato, two 18-year-old senior high school students were ambushed and killed by two assailants on a motorcycle on Tuesday morning. The victims were en route to Noorul Eilm Academy Foundation Inc. when the attack occurred. One student died immediately at the scene, while the other succumbed…
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Authorities Seize P2 Million in Smuggled Cigarettes in North Cotabato
In a significant crackdown on smuggling, law enforcement officials in Pigcawayan, North Cotabato, uncovered and seized PHP2 million worth of smuggled cigarettes on Sunday afternoon. The operation followed a crucial tip that led to the interception of a cargo truck at a checkpoint in Barangay Panatan around 3 p.m. Major John Mark Mutlah, the head…
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