At least 81 bullet shells from high-powered firearms were recovered from the site of an ambush on Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua's convoy in Cotabato City.

Anti-narcotics operatives in Cotabato City and Libungan town seized over P4 million worth of suspected shabu and arrested seven persons in two separate drug buy-bust operations.

Cotabato City's local government has ordered law enforcement to enhance security measures following a series of shooting incidents that resulted in four deaths and several injuries since the weekend.

A premiere Catholic-owned university in Cotabato City, Philippines, strongly condemned the brutal killing of one of its female teachers in Datu Odin Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte.

Large peace rallies were held in Cotabato City and Lanao del Sur, demanding the full implementation of the Bangsamoro peace pact.

Thousands participated in a peaceful rally in Cotabato City, demanding good governance, stronger accountability, institutional reforms, and continued investigations into alleged corruption within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region.

The United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political wing of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), experienced a pre-election setback with the resignation of Cotabato Mayor Bruce Matabalao, potentially weakening its position in Cotabato City.

A Catholic bishop in Cotabato City has voiced concerns regarding the alleged lack of transparency surrounding a proposed joint venture between the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and a consortium.

More than 1.2 million residents across Cotabato City, two towns in Maguindanao del Norte, and Cotabato province's first district are preparing for a scheduled 12.5-hour power outage on Sunday, May 17.

A non-government organization in Cotabato City expressed appreciation for Carlito Galvez Jr. as he steps down from his role as Peace Adviser, acknowledging his dedicated service to the Filipino people.

Various regions across the Philippines are experiencing or are forecast to reach "danger" level heat indices, prompting health protocol tightening and adjustments like universities dropping uniform rules. The extreme heat has persisted over several days in mid-April.

Cotabato City in the Philippines is expected to experience a heat index of 41 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, March 31, placing it under an 'extreme caution' alert category.

Political and religious leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) urged greater unity among the region's people as Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.

COTABATO CITY — The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ (BDI) announced on Thursday evening, March 19, that the crescent moon (hilal) was not sighted, extending the holy month of Ramadan to a full 30 days.

COTABATO CITY – A petition was filed on Monday asking the Supreme Court to set aside two laws necessary for the holding of parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…

COTABATO CITY – Four members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) were injured following a clash between two of the group’s commanders in Linantananga village, Shariff Saydona Mustapha town on Sunday, March 1. Lt. Colonel Ronald Suscano, spokesperson for the 6th Infantry Division, however, assured the situation had already calmed down. He identified the

COTABATO CITY – Environment officials and stakeholders in Sarangani province released sea turtle hatchlings on Feb.24, officials said on Friday. Lawyer Felix Alicer, regional executive director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Soccsksargen region, said a total of 67 olive ridley sea turtle hatchlings were released into the waters of

A key leader of an Islamic State-linked faction and four others were killed in a law enforcement operation in Cotabato City, Philippines, marking a significant victory against terrorist groups in Central Mindanao.

Three people were bitten by a rabid dog in Cotabato City, leading health authorities to conduct contact tracing and intensify efforts against stray animals.

Authorities in Cotabato City arrested a suspect who allegedly shot a police officer he suspected of having an affair with his wife. Officials classified the incident as a crime of passion.

A viral Facebook reel falsely claimed that a group of Muslims participated in an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally in EDSA. Fact-checkers confirmed that the footage was actually taken at a different protest in Cotabato City.

Supporters of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and its political party rallied in Cotabato City, calling for the resignation of Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo.

Police authorities in Cotabato City have increased security at the Bangsamoro Government Center following intelligence reports of a large rally by supporters of the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP).

A Rappler roadshow event in Cotabato City successfully continued despite experiencing an earthquake, with participants actively engaging and expressing gratitude.

Efforts are underway in Cotabato City to help prepare for the upcoming Bangsamoro vote, indicating ongoing work in the region.

Rappler will be in Cotabato City from June 7 to 9 to conduct a public forum and workshops on fact-checking and journalism, aimed at empowering Bangsamoro voters.

COTABATO CITY — A heartbreaking tragedy struck a community in Barangay Kilala, Marawi City after five children lost their lives in a drowning incident while attempting to save a friend on Wednesday…

Authorities in Cotabato City, Philippines, seized suspected smuggled cigarettes valued at nearly P3 million in Barangay Kalanganan 2. The operation was conducted by the Cotabato City Police Office.

The Ministry of Transportation and Communication in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOTC-BARMM) has initiated a P7,500 fuel subsidy program for the transport sector in Cotabato City, following similar rollouts by local government units in other provinces, including Kidapawan City.

COTABATO CITY – Soldiers recovered five high-powered firearms believed to be from gunmen connected with terrorist group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) on Friday in Talitay , Maguindanao…

COTABATO CITY– A town councilor is now under medical treatment after he was shot by riding-in-tandem gunmen along the national highway in Barangay Poblacion 8, Midsayap, Cotabato at around noon on Sunday, according to a police official. Captain Sammy Clarito, deputy chief of Midsayap police, identified the victim as Councilor Al-Hamidie Sampulna Mohamad, 42, of

COTABATO CITY – All government offices, ministries, and bureaus in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have begun adopting energy conservation protocols, including…

COTABATO CITY – A stray bullet believed to be from warring clans in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) resulted in the death of  a 19-year-old senior high school student on Wednesday, March 4. She is the second victim hit and killed by a stray bullet in the BARMM this year. Capt.

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has expressed deep concern over what he called an irresponsible use of the term “Muslim” by journalist Ramon Tulfo in identifying th

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) arrested two women and a man in Cotabato City, seizing an estimated P6.8 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) during a buy-bust operation.

COTABATO CITY — Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Thursday, July 16, met with local leaders and military officials in the Maguindanao provinces and rallied them to unite and continue…

The local government unit of Cotabato City, Philippines, has vowed to bring justice to the victims of a series of shooting incidents over the weekend that left four dead and seven wounded.

The legendary Kutawato Cave, a historical site with winding passageways and limestone formations, has reopened to the public in Cotabato City, Philippines.

Voters in Cotabato City are engaging in mock polls and civic dialogue as part of a public forum organized by Rappler and the Commission on Elections, ahead of the upcoming BARMM elections.

Police in Cotabato City seized P2.6 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrested two suspects who attempted to flee a checkpoint on Sunday.

Thousands of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) supporters protested in Cotabato City against Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s letter requesting the resignation of the BARMM education minister.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) issued warnings for dangerous heat index levels, expected to reach up to 47°C in numerous areas across the country over several days. At least 14 areas were projected to experience "danger" level heat indices.

Cotabato City and Maguindanao del Norte's transport sectors have announced they will not participate in the three-day nationwide transport strike protesting government's slow response to oil price hikes.

Cotabato City in the Philippines is expected to experience a dangerous 42°C heat index on Black Saturday, according to the state weather bureau Pagasa, with 69 other areas also under extreme caution.

COTABATO CITY — The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) said its monitors have not reported any instances of…

Cotabato City in Maguindanao is forecast to experience a 38°C heat index, placing it under the 'extreme caution' category. Pagasa has warned that several areas in the country may experience 'extreme caution' heat index levels, which can cause heat cramps and exhaustion.

Face-to-face classes in all public schools in Cotabato City have been suspended from Wednesday until the end of Ramadan, as announced by Mayor Bruce Matabalao.

COTABATO CITY – Gunmen ambushed and killed on Tuesday, March 3, a retired police officer and his companion in Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur. Captain Nurjhasier Sali, police chief of Datu Montawal, identified the victims as Elias Dandan, former police chief of Pikit, Cotabato, and Raymund Bioy, both residents of Barangay Kalawag, Pikit, Cotabato. Sali

COTABATO CITY – Maguindanao del Sur Rep. Esmael Toto Mangudadatu took offense at the use by journalist Ramon Tulfo of the word “Muslim” to describe the alleged suspects in the murder of an official of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in Palawan. “The sin of Juan is not the sin of all,” Mangudadatu said in response to Tulfo’s statement