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COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua and the governors of the five…
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.
The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world’s most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.
Prices are still rising โ but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugayโs inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
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’โa vast AI-native industrial hub with data centers and chip fabsโwater 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 waterโnot electricityโmay 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 McDonaldโs by proving the chainโs food is โhighly toxicโ 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.
