Authorities ramp up security across Cotabato City and Region 12 as thousands of Muslims prepare for Eidโl Fitโr prayers marking the end of Ramadan.
Month: March 2026
OPINION: The Quiet Power of Hadiyah Offers a Path Beyond Ritual as Ramadan Ends
Ramadan draws to a close on Friday, March 20. Many Muslims find themselves at a familiar crossroads: the end of a month defined by discipline, […]
P7.5B Illegal Drugs Haul in One Week: Big Seizures, Bigger Questions on Supply Chains
A โฑ7.5-billion drug haul in just one week highlights aggressive enforcementโbut also exposes how deeply entrenched illegal drug networks remain in the Philippines.
A Single Photo, a Shared Smile: Sibugay Police Chief Reflects on the Human Side of Policing
A simple photograph from a 2025 outreach visit reminds Sibugay police chief Bernard Danie Dasugo that policing is not only about enforcing the lawโbut connecting with people.
Hataman Flags Stunting, Literacy Crisis After EDCOM II Report; Calls for Stronger BARMM Support
Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman raised concern over findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) showing persistent stunting and literacy challenges among children in the province, calling for stronger support from the BARMM government and a renewed focus on early childhood nutrition and literacy programs.
Viral Gas Station Supervisor From Sulu Wins Praise for Explaining Global Oil Prices
A Sulu-born gas station supervisor goes viral after clearly explaining global oil prices, inspiring netizens across Mindanao.
Two Suspected Shabu Peddlers Arrested in Anti-Drug Operations Near Schools
Anti-drug agents arrested two suspected shabu peddlers in separate operations near school areas in Kidapawan City and Koronadal City.
Ramadhan Aid Reaches Thousands of Families in Central Mindanao
Thousands of families across Cotabato and Bangsamoro communities received rice, medicines, and other assistance through Ramadhan outreach programs led by regional officials.
PDEA-BARMM: Drug Den Operator Linked to Killings Dies in Cotabato Entrapment; 4 Arrested
Authorities say the suspect was linked to shabu distribution and a string of killings across Cotabato towns.
Fact Check: Did Sara Duterte Say Filipinos are โAngryโ over Rodrigo Duterteโs ICC Detention?
Vice President Sara Duterte says Filipinos are angry over the ICC detention of her father, Rodrigo Duterte. But calling it โkidnappingโ is disputed.
Fuel Hoarding Explained: Why Police Are Warning the Public Amid Global Oil Tensions
The Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office is urging the public to report suspected fuel hoarding. Hereโs what the law says and why authorities are raising the alarm.
Marcos Pitch at UN Security Council: Does it Matter for the Philippines?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing the Philippinesโ bid for a UN Security Council seat. Hereโs why it matters for diplomacy, climate security, and global influence.