Day: December 29, 2025
EXPLAINER: Ipil Donates Land To The Province And Why It Matters
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Sangguniang Bayan of Ipil has approved the motion to donate a 15-hectare parcel of municipally owned land near the provincial capitol to the Zamboanga Sibugay provincial government. It has triggered questions about development priorities and the town’s bid for cityhood. What is the issue? The local government of Ipil approved
EXPLAINER: Why Agusan Marsh Matters To Mindanao – And Why It’s Under Threat
MANILA, Philippines – Often described as Mindanao’s natural sponge, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the Philippines’ largest and most important wetlands. But despite its protected status, the marsh faces growing pressure from development, land conversion, and climate change. Here’s what to know about Agusan Marsh, why it matters, and what’s at stake
Tawi-Tawi emerging as BARMM’s ‘new investment frontier’
COTABATO CITY — Business leaders and regional officials are increasingly pointing to Tawi-Tawi as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) “new investment frontier,” citing sustained peace, political stability, and its strategic proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia. Tawi-Tawi, an island province composed of 11 municipalities, lies at the southernmost edge of the Philippines and
FACT CHECK: No, China Did Not Grant Asylum To Rodrigo Duterte
Social media posts and a widely shared SMNI News Channel graphic claim that China has granted asylum to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte amid developments related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why this is false There is no evidence that China granted asylum to Rodrigo Duterte. In fact, both Chinese and Philippine
