Thousands of police are being mobilized across BARMM as authorities brace for its first parliamentary elections, with officials warning of hotspots and security challenges.
5,000 Cops Deployed to BARMM: Massive Security Operation Launched as Region Braces for First-Ever Parliamentary Election
BARMM deploys thousands of security forces as governors, police, and military brace for the region's first parliamentary elections on September 14. (John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Thousands of police officers are being mobilized across the Bangsamoro region as authorities brace for a potentially tense election day in areas already identified as hotspots. With the clock ticking toward September 14,…
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAYโ Police arrested an Indian national in this town after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three counts of allegedly violating the Philippinesโ law protecting women and children from violence. The arrest was carried out under a valid judicial warrant, police said, although authorities did not disclose the specific allegations or circumstances behind the three cases…
Guicam Bridge Explainer: Who Deserves Credit for the Bridge Linking Olutanga Island to Mindanao?
Residents of Olutanga Island have had to cross the Canalizo Strait by motorized bangka or roll-on/roll-off ferry to reach mainland Mindanao. It has been so for decades. Now, a massive concrete bridge rising between Alicia and Mabuhay promises to change that โ potentially ending one of the region's most stubborn transportation bottlenecks and opening a new economic lifeline for the…
Could New Mexicoโs Meta Ruling Change Meta’s Social Media Platforms?
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram protect children, in a landmark case that could have…
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
New Clark City was formerly military land hosting US bases, but it is now a master-planned area along the Luzon Economic Corridor. The Philippines hopes this site will help it…
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
The Philippines likes to celebrate its digital riseโand not without reason. We are among the most connected populations in the world, spending hours online, shaping conversations, influencing elections, and increasingly,…
Facebook Ban in the Philippines Faces Backlash as Officials Cite Child Safety and Violent Content
Philippine regulators are weighing a nationwide Facebook ban after a Zamboanga campus shooting was livestreamed for nearly 15 minutes, fueling fury over Metaโs slow response and concerns about child safety.
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
An Indian national has been arrested in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three alleged violations of the Anti-VAWC Act.
Sara Duterteโs โฑ612.5M Confidential Funds Controversy: Did She Break the Rules?
More than โฑ612.5 million in confidential funds is under scrutiny as COA flags alleged rule violations, questionable recipients and rapid liquidation.
Guicam Bridge Explainer: Who Deserves Credit for the Bridge Linking Olutanga Island to Mindanao?
The Guicam Bridge promises to end Olutanga Island’s decades-long dependence on boats and ferries while opening a new economic gateway to mainland Mindanao.
MP Sinolinding’s Supporters Urge Tight Security as Bangsamoro Parliamentary Vote Nears
Supporters of Bangsamoro MP Kadil Sinolinding Jr. are urging the military, police and Comelec to tighten security at polling places ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.
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[UPDATED: 08/19/2026] Student Carrying Two Guns Kills Classmate and Himself in Zamboanga School Shooting as Hundreds Flee Campus
A student carrying two guns shot a fellow student dead before killing himself at a Zamboanga City high school, sending hundreds fleeing to safety.
8.8 MILLION FILIPINOS LIFTED OUT OF POVERTYโ BUT WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?
The government says 8.8M Filipinos escaped poverty. But what does that figure really mean, and how is poverty measured?
3 BARMM Governors, Vice Governor Join Federalist Party Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Three BARMM governors and a vice governor have joined the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, strengthening Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacuaโs political machinery ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.
POLICE AND MILITARY HUNT GUNMEN BEHIND BANGSAMORO’S CHIEF’S CONVOY AMBUSH
Police and military investigators are hunting gunmen who sprayed Macacuaโs convoy with assault-rifle fire in a brazen ambush that left three vehicles damaged.
P30 BILLION MEGA GOVERNMENT COMPLEX RISES FROM WAR-TORN HEARTLAND โ AND COULD TURN MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE INTO BANGSAMOROโS NEXT INVESTMENT HOTSPOT
A P30 billion Bangsamoro government center is rising in Parang, promising to transform a former conflict stronghold into a magnet for investment.
ZAMSURECO II is Owned by the People? Here’s the REALITY CHECK: The Power Cooperative is NOT OWNED by the People.
ZAMSURECO II consumers are called Member-Consumer-Owners, but legal rules raise a provocative question: do they actually own the electric cooperative they pay every month?