Month: January 2026
Fact Check: Was A Filipino Killed Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?
Ukraineโs Military Intelligence (HUR) said that a Filipino national fighting with Russian forces was killed in the Donetsk region near Novoselivka, serving in a Russian assault unit and killed during a โmeat assault.โ Verdict: Partially accurate โ reported by Ukrainian intelligence, but not yet independently confirmed by Philippine authorities. What Ukraineโs Intelligence Reported Ukraineโs Main
FACT CHECK: โEarth Will Lose Gravity For 7 Seconds On August 12, 2026โ
A viral social media post has been circulating, claiming that on August 12, 2026, Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds, and that NASA is secretly preparing for the event. The post often mentions supposed โleaked documentsโ and sensationalizes the event as a global phenomenon. Verdict: False The Science Behind Gravity Gravity is the force
Gutalac Nickel Project Seeks Major Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns
The proposed Gutalac Nickel Project (GNP) in Zamboanga del Norte has entered a new and more contentious phase after its proponent had sought an expansion even as environmental and social concerns remain unresolved. The project, led by Florjenmar Mining & Development Corporation (FMDC) with the involvement of Zamboanga Nickel Corporation, is currently under the governmentโs
Zamboanga Peninsula Internet Access Rises Amid Digital Divide Challenges
Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines โ Even as household internet access remains low in parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula, government data show steady progress in digital connectivity, highlighting both opportunities and ongoing challenges for the region. The 2024 National Information and Communications Technology-Household Survey (NICT-HS), conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) in partnership with the Department
US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines โ Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against Iran could be imminent. These reports come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with Iranian officials warning that any attack would be treated as “all-out war.” But how much
โI AM WHO I AMโ: The God Who Liberates
When God speaks to Moses from the burning bush, He answers a simple question with a profound declaration: โI AM WHO I AMโ (Exodus 3:14). It reads like a philosophical puzzle at first glanceโbut in context, it is a political, spiritual, and deeply liberating statement. This moment does not unfold in a palace or temple.
PNP Orders Deeper Probe Into Financiers Of Large-Scale Cigarette Smuggling
MANILA, Philippines โ Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a deeper probe into large-scale cigarette smuggling, saying authorities must go beyond seizures and arrests to identify the financiers behind the illegal trade. In a statement on Sunday, Nartatez said the PNP has been effective in intercepting smuggled
Impeachment Complaints vs Marcos Jr.: What The One-Year Ban Means
Two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have been referred to the House of Representativesโ committee on justice โ a procedural move that has major legal consequences, including the activation of the Constitutionโs one-year ban on impeachment. Hereโs what you need to know. What happened? On Monday, the House of Representatives referred two impeachment
ICC: Duterte Fit To Join Pre-Trial Proceedings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is medically fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, the International Criminal Courtโs (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled on Monday. The decision followed a medical assessment by a panel of three independent experts appointed by the Court to evaluate Duterteโs physical and mental condition. โHaving regard to the relevant legal principles,
Army, Police Arrest Top Wanted Murder Suspect In Zamboanga Sibugay Town
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police arrested Wahabbin Bautista Abdulhari, a national-level most wanted fugitive facing multiple murder charges, in Barangay Tiayon, Ipil, on Friday, January 24, 2026. Authorities apprehended Abdulhari at around 4:40 p.m. at Purok China Harbor during in a law enforcement operation led
Cargo Ship That Capsized Near Panatag Was Carrying Nickel Ore, Not Iron โ Shipping Data
MANILA, Philippines โ The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that misidentified the cargo. The vessel, crewed by 21 Filipino seafarers, overturned in the West Philippine
SIDEBAR: Why Gutalac exports nickel โ not iron ore
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area hosts lateritic nickel deposits, which are rich in nickel and iron-bearing minerals but are commercially
