Day: April 8, 2025
Bangsamoro leaders call for civility as political tensions rise on social media
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – With political temperatures rising ahead of the 2025 elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), leaders of the region’s major political parties are urging their supporters to exercise restraint—particularly in social media. Officials from Serbisyong Inklusibo, Alyansang Progresibo (SIAP), the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) of the Moro
Energy Woes Hit Luzon and Visayas as Mindanao Powers Up
As the summer heat intensifies, so does the country’s energy challenge. A new report by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) warns that Luzon and Visayas may face thinning power reserves by June 2025, with Luzon potentially hitting critical red alert levels. In contrast, Mindanao is expected to have a steady surplus—enough to
In Zamboanga Sibugay, Small Businesses Feel the Pinch Weeks Before Elections
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The streets of Ipil, the bustling capital of Zamboanga Sibugay, are getting louder as political motorcades weave through barangays, posters cover every wall, and candidates flood the airwaves with promises as elections day get nearer. But behind the campaign music and hopeful slogans, a quieter story unfolds—one that affects karinderya owners,
