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COTABATO CITY  - The Police Regional Office-12, local executives and the provincial government of North Cotabato are now together addressing the illegal motorcycle drag races in highways in the province.

The motorcycle drag races in Libungan, North Cotabato hit the news and went viral on Facebook after a racer, John Lloyd Calawigan, rammed a tricycle from behind while racing with other motorists last Saturday, killing its passenger, Genevieve Villela, and himself.

COTABATO CITY - The Cotabato Light and Power Company today announced a power service interruption in its franchise area due to NGCP scheduled activities on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

The interruption will come at 6 to 7 a.m. and 6 to 7 p.m.  

COTABATO CITY - MAHIGIT P680,000 na halaga ng pinaghihinalaang shabu ang nakumpiska ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency o PDEA-BARMM sa bahagi ng Notre Dame Avenue, Barangay Rosary Heights 2, Cotabato City kanina.

Sa panayam ng Radyo Bida kay PDEA-BARMM Agent Datu, kinilala nito ang dalawang drug suspek na sina alias Norya na taga Manday habang ang kasama nitong lalaki na si alias Ricky, security guard at residente ng Lugay-lugay.

COTABATO CITY – Anti-narcotics agents, backed by 61st Mechanized Battalion, Maguindanao Norte Police Provincial Office, Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit, Provincial Intelligence Unit, and Sultan Kudarat MPS, arrested three drug personalities and dismantled drug den in Sultan Kudarat town.

In a statement, PDEA-BARMM said the buy-bust operation was carried out in Barangay Salimbao, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte on February 26, 2024.  

LIBUNGAN, North Cotabato - Humarap si Mayor Angel Rose Cuan ng Libungan sa sesyon ng Sangguniang Bayan ngayong araw kasabay ng ginawang question hour ng SB kasama ang PNP hinggil sa mga ginagawang hakbang ng LGU kaugnay sa insidente ng drag racing na nauwi sa banggaan na ikinamatay ng dalawa sa Brgy. Sinawingan nitong sabado.

Sinabi ng alklade na noon paman ay may ginagawa nang hakbang ang LGU katuwang ang Sangguniang Bayan at PNP hinggil sa drag racing ng mga kabataan.

COTABATO CITY - Cotabato Light successfully handed over the third batch of donations, consisting of 350 pieces recovered kilowatt-hour meters and 350 pieces brand new meter base to Maguindanao Electric Cooperative on February 23, 2024.

The donated kWh meters and meter bases will enable MAGELCO to expand its coverage and provide electricity to more households and businesses in remote areas. This contribution aligns with Cotabato Light's broader mission to drive sustainable development and foster inclusive growth across the region.

Baril at droga nakumpiska ng PNP sa inaresto nilang suspek sa Lebak, Sultan Kudarat

Inaresto ng PNP ang isa katao na nakumpiskahan nila ng iligal na droga at armas sa Lebak, Sultan Kudarat.

Kinilala ni Lebak Chief of Police Lt. Col. Julius Malcontento ang suspek na si alias Jonathan, 31 anyos, nakatira sa Barangay Bongo, South Upi, Maguindanao Del Sur.

Siya ay nakorner sa entrapment operation ng Sultan Kudarat CIDG, Highway Patrol Group, 2nd Sultan Kudaat Provicial Mobile Force Company at Regional Intelligence Division 12 sa barangay Bolebak, Lebak.

COTABATO CITY - On February 22, the Cotabato Light & Power Company hosted a Media Thanksgiving Party to extend appreciation and gratitude to its esteemed media partners.

The event was aimed to celebrate the collaborative efforts and to acknowledge the invaluable role of media partners in effectively disseminating information about Cotabato Light's services to the public.

What: NOTICE OF NGCP POWER INTERRUPTION
When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:00 AM | 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Affected areas: Whole Cotabato Light Franchise

Reason: Transferring of Cotabato Light loads from Sultan Kudarat Substation to Tacurong Substation due to the following:

1. Non GOMP Shutdown along Kibawe - Sultan Kudarat 138kV line to facilitate repair activities.

2. Substation Maintenance activities at Power Transformer #2 and #3 at Sultan Kudarat SS.

We apologize for the inconvenience which is beyond Cotabato Light's control.

To all our valued customers, please be informed of the scheduled power interruption affecting customers in Don Cesar Street College, Cotabato City on Sunday, February 25, 2024, from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM (3 hours).

This is to facilitate the restructuring of primary line maintenance activity in the area.