Antonio Manaytay 
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Business leaders, peace advocates and Moro National Liberation Front veterans have pledged support for the newly elected Bangsamoro parliament, raising…
Millions of Hectares, Millions of Tons β Why the Philippines Still Cannot Grow Enough Rice
The Philippines harvested 19.67 million metric tons of palay in 2025, yet remained dependent on imported rice. Growing consumption, small…
Cellophane Bees May Hold the Key to Plastics That Break Down Naturally in Soil
A natural polyester produced by cellophane bees breaks down significantly in soil within months. Scientists say its unusual properties could…
PAGASA Warns of Looming Drought in 12 Areas as Strong El NiΓ±o May Prolong Dry Conditions
Eleven provinces and one city may experience drought by the end of November, while 57 other areas face possible dry…
Bangsamoro Business Groups, MNLF Pledge Support for Elected Parliamentβs Economic Agenda
Business leaders, peace advocates and Moro National Liberation Front veterans have pledged support for the newly elected Bangsamoro parliament, raising…
Army Reports β±27.2 Million in Cigarette Seizures, Over 250 Foreign Nationals Apprehended in Western Mindanao
The Philippine Army's 1st Infantry Division reported more than 250 foreign nationals apprehended and β±27.27 million worth of suspected smuggled…
Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Poorer Diets Among Adults, Adolescents
A Swedish study links higher consumption of ultra-processed foods to diets containing more added sugar and less fiber and whole…
MNLF Veterans, Non-Moro Governors Pledge Support for Macacua-led BARMM
MNLF veterans and two Region 12 governors have pledged support for Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua's peacebuilding and development agenda as…
AI Is Not Development: It Cannot Feed the Poor or Fix Inequality on Its Own
AI is often presented as a pathway to progress, but technological advancement is not the same as human development. The…
Binance Hit by $6.3 Billion Cyber Heist Linked to North Korean Hackers
A cyberattack on Binance resulted in the theft of an estimated $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency, with most of the funds…
P96 Income Per Day Makes Filipino Nonpoor? What the Government’s Poverty Line Really Means
The government's β±96.22 daily poverty threshold has sparked questions about what it means to be poor in the Philippines. But…
Macacua Clinches Bangsamoro Chief Minister Post
Abdulrauf Macacua secured 51 votes to become Bangsamoro chief minister, defeating former leader Ahod Ebrahim in the inaugural session of…
Wing Van Carrying β±1.2M in Suspected Illegal Mineral Ore Falls Into Authoritiesβ Hands
A wing van carrying 24.05 metric tons of suspected illegally sourced mineral ore was intercepted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte,…