Stories Behind The Headlines
A newlywed man was shot and killed while eating with his wife inside a burger…
A newlywed man was shot dead at close range while sharing a meal with his wife inside a burger outlet in Lala, Lanao del Norte. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle, and police are investigating whether the killing was linked to a longstanding clan feud, or rido.
As the Philippines builds its Pax Silica ‘Golden Node’—a vast AI-native industrial hub with data centers and chip fabs—water scarcity looms large. Who decides priorities when resources run short: global AI ambitions or local farms and communities?
Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
Carabao milk offers rich nutrition and rural opportunities, but low dairy production and limited cold-chain facilities hinder industry growth.
Experts say water—not electricity—may be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines’ planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Viral social media posts claiming celebrity chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against McDonald’s by proving the chain’s food is “highly toxic” are unproven. The claims recycle a years-old controversy surrounding a 2011 episode of his TV show without any evidence of a real court battle.
A female green sea turtle was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the wild in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, after a local resident spotted her entangled in a fishing net.
Timor-Leste is emerging as a new front in Southeast Asia’s fight against cybercrime as organized scam syndicates relocate amid regional crackdowns. Here’s why UNODC says the country has become a growing target and what it means for the region.
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the maximum daily wage for non-agricultural city workers to 461 pesos.
