Month: November 2025
Tropical Storm Tino to spare Zamboanga Sibugay from major impact, but heavy rains expected
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — While Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) barrels toward the Visayas with intensifying winds and torrential rains, the Zamboanga Peninsula — including Ipil and nearby towns — will experience cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and isolated thunderstorms, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Monday. As of 8 a.m.,
Oceana slams URC over ‘inexcusable’ ethanol spill in Tañon Strait, demands accountability
MANILA, Philippines – International ocean conservation group Oceana has denounced the ethanol spill from Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) distillery in Negros Oriental, calling it an “inexcusable” environmental disaster that endangers the country’s largest marine protected area and the livelihoods of thousands of coastal residents. In a statement released on Friday, Oceana said the collapse of
Every Election Is a Lesson: The Myth of Moving On Without Accountability
Every election is more than a contest of numbers; it is a test of our nation’s soul. Each time we go to the polls, we are given a sacred opportunity — not just to choose leaders, but to reflect on what kind of people we have become. In this sense, every election is a classroom
Trump threatens possible U.S. military action in Nigeria over alleged Christian persecution
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2025) — President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to stop the killing of Christians by extremist groups. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump warned that the United States would
DICT warns of possible internet ‘traffic flood’ on November 5 — but why that date?
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has issued a rare advisory warning of a possible “internet traffic flood” on November 5, urging the public and digital service providers to brace for potential slowdowns or disruptions in online services. According to the DICT, the warning does not involve a data breach
Antarctica’s ice could be gone ‘forever’ if warming continues, scientists warn
MANILA, Philippines – Antarctica, the coldest and most remote continent on Earth, is showing signs of irreversible ice loss — a phenomenon that scientists say could reshape global coastlines and threaten millions of lives worldwide if carbon emissions continue unchecked. The stark warning comes as recent climate models suggest that key parts of the Antarctic
BARMM’s first Level III hospital opens doors to specialized, inclusive care
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has officially upgraded the Maguindanao Provincial Hospital into a Level III facility, now renamed the Bangsamoro Regional Hospital and Medical Center (BRHMC) — the first of its kind in the region. BARMM Health Minister Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. led the announcement on
From Hope to Uncertainty: Lessons from the Duterte Presidency
When Rodrigo Duterte stormed to victory in 2016, it was more than a political triumph — it was a cultural revolt. Millions of Filipinos, weary of the recycled promises of traditional politicians, rallied behind a man who spoke their language: blunt, angry, and unapologetically defiant of the elite. To many, Duterte was not just a
Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon Assumes Command of 10th Infantry Division in Davao de Oro
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Maj. Gen. Alvin V. Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division during a Change of Command Ceremony Wednesday at the division’s grandstand in Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr., Barangay Tuboran, Mawab, Davao de Oro. Luzon is a member of the Philippine Military Academy “Bantay-Laya” Class of
Cotabato Province Distributes 100 New Toyota Lite Ace Rescue Vehicles to Barangays
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato – The Cotabato provincial government distributed 100 brand-new Toyota Lite Ace rescue vehicles to barangays across the province on Thursday, October 30, as part of efforts to boost local disaster response and preparedness. Governor Emmylou “Lala” Taliño-Mendoza led the turnover ceremony at the provincial capitol in Kidapawan City, joined by Vice Governor Rochella
From Samhain to Undas: How Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day Became One Tradition of Remembrance
Cemeteries across the Philippines glow with flickering candles and the hum of quiet prayers as the calendar turns from October to November. Families gather to honor loved ones who have passed away, cleaning tombs, lighting candles, and sharing food. This yearly ritual, known as Undas, is both a solemn remembrance and a family reunion. It
Mayor Aniñon Bets on the Land to Lift His Town
TUNGAWAN, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — The fields of Tungawan stretch wide and quiet, broken only by the rustle of coconut leaves, rubber trees and the distant hum of a hand tractor. For decades, they’ve been symbols of promise — and frustration. No mayor here, locals say, has ever truly unlocked the town’s potential. But Mayor Angelito
