Filipinos are paying for electricity that never reaches their homes — and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says it’s time to stop. The “system loss charge” 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 Sibugay’s 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. Here’s what to look for before the…
Three Arrested in Ipil Drug Raid — 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 ₱3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over ₱3.4 billion in peace and development funds aimed at empowering communities, upgrading emergency response, and supporting orphaned children across the region.
BFAR Turns Over New 62-Foot Tuna Handline Fiberglass Fishing Boat to Zamboanga Sibugay Fisherfolk
A BFAR-funded fishing vessel will help a Zamboanga Sibugay fisherfolk association expand offshore fishing with training and technical support.
Heavy Rainfall Warning as Zamboanga Peninsula Under Flood and Landslide Threat
PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 as the southwest monsoon unleashes moderate to heavy rains over Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous zones are possible.
BARMM Leaders Unite to Deepen Peace, Development Partnership Across Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, five provincial governors and a Maguindanao del Sur lawmaker pledged to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, governance and sustainable development during a meeting in Cotabato City, reaffirming their commitment to lasting peace across BARMM.
