Day: January 9, 2026
AFP Clarifies Col. Mongao’s Status Amid “Withdrawal Of Support” Rumors
A recent social media post claimed that Col. Audie Mongao, a senior officer in the Philippine Army, had withdrawn support for the Marcos administration, sparking widespread online discussion. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) quickly moved to clarify the situation, emphasizing administrative personnel actions and the officer’s current status. What Happened Col. Mongao, a Philippine
Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippines’ Youngest Province In The Zamboanga Peninsula
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of Mindanao, with Ipil as its capital and largest municipality. It is bordered by Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east, Zamboanga City to the southwest, and Sibuguey Bay in the Moro Gulf to the south.
Islands You’ve Probably Never Heard Of — But Should
Bali, Santorini, or Bora Bora likely swim to mind when you think of escapes to exotic islands. But beyond the well-worn paths of mainstream tourism, the world is dotted with lesser-known island paradises — each with its own distinct character, culture, and adventure waiting to be discovered. These are places most travelers haven’t heard of…
Zamboanga Sibugay Inks Strategic Partnerships With National Agencies To Boost Public Safety, Housing, Livelihoods
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The provincial government of Zamboanga Sibugay has sealed a series of strategic partnerships with key national government agencies, aiming to strengthen public safety, expand access to housing, protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and preserve indigenous livelihoods. The agreements, signed on separate occasions under the leadership of Governor Ann K. Hofer, signal
UN Says US Still Legally Bound To Pay Dues Despite Withdrawal Order
The United Nations (UN) has pushed back against a sweeping US directive ordering withdrawal from dozens of international bodies, stressing that Washington remains legally bound to pay its assessed contributions under the UN Charter. The clarification comes after a US presidential memorandum instructed federal agencies to immediately disengage from international organizations and treaties deemed contrary
Why Trump Wanted Greenland — and Why Denmark and Greenland Said No
US President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States “buying” Greenland in 2019. He revived the idea of acquiring Greenland after the US attacked and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. The proposal was widely mocked as absurd. But behind the headline-grabbing suggestion lay serious geopolitical calculations tied to the Arctic, global power competition, and
