Day: December 24, 2025
Cotabato Governor, Moro leaders, BARMM Officials Deepen Cooperation On Peacebuilding
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ The provincial government of Cotabato and key leaders of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), along with senior officials of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), are strengthening cooperation on peacebuilding and development initiatives in Mindanao. Officials and peace advocates have welcomed the
EXPLAINER: What Went Wrong โ And Why The MarcosโDuterte Rift Is Beyond Repair
When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte ran together in 2022, they projected an image of overwhelming unity โ a political marriage of convenience that fused the Marcos brand of restoration with the Duterte brand of brute-force populism. Branded as the โUniTeam,โ the alliance promised stability, continuity, and dominance. By the end
Authorities Intercept Truck Carrying Suspected Copper Ore In Iligan City
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Authorities intercepted a truck transporting suspected copper ore on Monday, December 22, in what appears to be a case of illegal mineral transport using falsified documents. The green wing van truck was stopped at around 1:20 p.m., and inspection revealed tampering in the cargoโs documentation. Officials immediately coordinated with the Department
FACT CHECK: Viral Theory That A Missing Bride Was Abducted And Replace Cathy Cabral Is False
A wild theory circulating on social media claims that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina โCathyโ Cabral was substituted with someone posing as her โ ostensibly to fake her death. This claim has no credible evidence backing it and contradicts official findings from authorities handling the case. What Authorities Have
COA Flags โฑ926M In Questionable AKAP Payouts: What Went Wrong?
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged โฑ926 million in questionable disbursements under the Department of Social Welfare and Developmentโs (DSWD) Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP), raising concerns about weak safeguards and possible abuse in one of the governmentโs flagship cash assistance programs. Hereโs what you need to know. What is AKAP? AKAP,
