Month: September 2025
Tungawan mayor vows to pull town out of Zamboanga Sibugayโs malnutrition hot spot
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Long burdened by one of the highest child malnutrition rates in the province, Tungawan is now trying to turn the page under the leadership of its new mayor, Lito Aniรฑon. For four straight years, local nutrition surveys placed Tungawan at the top of the list of Zamboanga Sibugay towns with the
OPINION | Marcosโ flood control probe: Will blood prove thicker than water?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants us to believe that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will be different. He swears it will be politics-free, untouchable, and willing to โspare no oneโ โ not even his cousin, former House Speaker Martin Romualdez, or his allies in Congress. But letโs not forget: this is the
Faustino โBojieโ Dy III elected new House Speaker, succeeds Martin Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines โ Itโs official: the House of Representatives has a new leader. Rep. Faustino โBojieโ Dy III of Isabelaโs 6th District on Wednesday, September 17, was elected Speaker of the 20th Congress with an overwhelming 253 votes โ a show of force that reflected both his alliesโ strength and the collapse of Martin Romualdezโs
Tungawan doubles down on health, tackles surge in animal bites
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ In a town where animal bites outpace all other health problems, Mayor Lito Aniรฑon is betting big on prevention: pouring P1 million into life-saving anti-rabies vaccines so residents wonโt have to choose between treatment and hunger. At the municipal health office, Dr. Jeanny Bhie Bayking sees the spike firsthand. โWe are
Charlie Kirkโs death and the future of Trumpโs conservative movement
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative firebrand and one of Donald Trumpโs closest political allies, was gunned down on September 10 while hosting a Turning Point USA campus event. The killing shocked Americaโs right-wing movement โ and raised questions about its direction without one of its youngest, most dynamic, and polarizing leaders. For Trump, the loss
Wesley Calls Out Selective Mourning Over Charlie Kirk
In the wake of Charlie Kirkโs assassination, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley of Alfred Street Baptist Church delivered a fiery sermon that has ignited national debate over how America remembers its most polarizing figures. Wesley, a widely respected preacher known for blending prophetic critique with pastoral care, began by making his position clear: โCharlie Kirk did
SUVs rule the road โ but which ones are really worth your money?
Sport-utility vehicles, or SUVs, have become the undisputed kings of the road. In the United States, theyโve overtaken sedans as the most popular vehicle type, with compact SUVs emerging as the fastest-growing segment. The appeal isnโt hard to understand: elevated ride height for better visibility, powerful all-wheel drive for rough roads, and interiors versatile enough
Opinion I Why the local development strategy of Mayor Aniรฑon matters to Tungaweรฑos
Lito Aniรฑon stunned the political establishment by toppling the Climaco dynasty in Tungawan during the 2025 elections. Many dismissed him as a political lightweightโa newcomer with little chance of delivering real change. Barely three months into office, however, the mayor is proving that he came prepared with more than just campaign promises. His strategy to
New Tungawan Mayor to Push Agri Transformation After Years of Neglect
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Barely three months into office, Tungawan Mayor Lito Aninon is moving to overhaul the agriculture sector in the municipalityโs rural barangays, a bold step for a political newcomer who stunned many by ending nearly three decades of Climaco family rule in the 2025 elections. Largely dismissed as a political lightweight before
86 villagers get free eye surgery in Tawi-Tawi medical mission
COTABATO CITY โ At least 86 marginalized residents from different barangays in Bongao and other island towns in Tawi-Tawi regained their eyesight after undergoing free cataract and pterygium surgeries in a three-day multi-sector medical mission. The outreach, held from September 2 to 4, was spearheaded by the Ministry of Health-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
iPhone 17 Hype Peaks Ahead of Appleโs โAwe-Droppingโ Event โ But Is It Worth the Upgrade?
The buzz around the iPhone 17 has officially hit overdrive. Apple CEO Tim Cook has promised an โawe-droppingโ reveal on September 9, sending the rumor mill into a frenzy. Every tech site and social feed is now flooded with โleaksโ about the companyโs next flagship, though Cupertino hasโas alwaysโkept completely silent. Next Tuesday, Cook will
Foreign ship stranded off Labason sparks buzz, now under repair
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ For days, a massive foreign vessel loomed off the coast of this quiet town, sparking buzz and wild speculation among residents. On September 8, 2025, local authorities finally boarded the Crane Ship Isabel Fo 1 under orders from Mayor Jelster Ed T. Quimbo. The operation involved the Zamboanga del Norte Maritime
