The Bangsamoro government partners with GCash to modernize cash aid, cutting delays and bringing faster, cashless assistance to beneficiaries.
Philippines Could Hand Over 4,000-Acre Pax Silica Hub for 99 Years to Fuel Americaโs AI War With China
AGHAM warns Pax Silica turns New Clark City into a U.S. supply hub instead of building real Filipino industry. Critics say the deal locks the country into low-value work for decades.
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon โ And Scientists Can’t Wait to Watch
An abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to crash into the moon, creating a new crater and a towering plume of debris. Scientists say the accidental impact offers a rare real-world experiment to better understand the dangers of space junk…
Marcos Drops Bomb on Electric Bills: โRemove System Loss Charge Nowโ โ But Utilities Say Industry Could Collapse
Filipinos are paying for electricity that never reaches their homes โ and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says itโs time to stop. The โsystem loss chargeโ makes up about 5% of Meralco bills, covering technical losses and theft. Marcos wants it…
Could a Common Makopa Leaf Extract Help Fight Breast Cancer? Filipino Scientists Make Promising Discovery
Researchers found makopa leaf extract destroyed breast cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy cells, but human testing is still needed.
AI-Generated Video Attack Targets BARMM Lawmakers Ahead of 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Supporters of Bangsamoro Parliament Members Naguib Sinarimbo and Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. are condemning a series of AI-generated deepfake videos circulating on social media.
Buck Moon, Venus, Scorpion Stars, and Milky Way Glow Over Zamboanga Sibugay This End of July
As July ends, Zamboanga Sibugayโs tropical skies light up with the bright Full Buck Moon, dazzling Venus in the west, the red heart of Scorpius, and the glowing core of the Milky Way. Hereโs what to look for before the…
Three Arrested in Ipil Drug Raid โ But Local Busts Are Not Winning the War on Drugs
Authorities arrested 3 in an Ipil drug raid, seizing 102K pesos in shabu, but persistent supply continues to challenge regional enforcement.
Green Energy or Greenwashing? Scientists Warn U.S.-Backed Pax Silica Hub Threatens Philippine Farmers and Local Power Supplies
Government officials tout the 1,600-hectare tech hub as a leap forward for AI and semiconductor manufacturing. But advocates warn it risks displacing local farming communities, straining local water supplies, and relying on fossil fuels to sustain round-the-clock operations.
Nearly 5,000 Poor Residents Benefit from BARMM Medical, Humanitarian Missions in SGA
BARMM health missions have benefited 4,943 low-income residents in four SGA towns through expanded medical and humanitarian services.
Why the U.S. Imposed a 12.5 Percent Tariff on Philippine Goods
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Philippine goods over forced labor import enforcement. Here's what the decision means for trade.
Marcos Turns Over โฑ3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over โฑ3.4 billion in peace and development funds aimed at empowering communities, upgrading emergency response, and supporting orphaned children across the region.
