Veteran official Mel Sarmiento takes the helm of OPAPRU, bringing a governance-focused approach as the Philippines navigates a critical peace transition.
Month: April 2026
Why Filipino Parents are Diving inโTeaching Kids to Swim Sooner
From safety to confidence, more Filipino parents are enrolling children in swimming lessons earlyโturning a summer activity into a life-saving skill.
Your April Electricity Bill Might Be a Bit HigherโWhatโs Driving It
Electricity bills this April may edge up as transmission charges rise, largely due to higher ancillary service costs.
Classrooms Get a Facelift in Bangsamoro SGA TownsโWelcomed by Villagers and Officials Alike
Residents and local officials in three Bangsamoro SGA towns in Cotabato welcome newly repaired classrooms, saying these improve conditions for students and teachers.
As Duterte Impeachment Looms, Sotto Insists on Senate ImpartialityโRaising the Question: Is it Achievable?
As Duterte impeachment nears, Sotto urges Senate neutrality, but early political signals cast doubt on true impartiality.
They Just Went Out to Play โ But 5 Children Never Came Home in Marawi
A morning of play ends in tragedy as five children drown in a secluded pond in Marawi, leaving a community in shock and mourning.
New โฑ140-M Rice Facility in Ipil Launched by Hofer to Aid Farm-To-Market Links
Governor Ann K. Hofer leads the launch of a โฑ140-million rice processing facility in Ipil aimed at strengthening farm-to-market systems and farmer incomes.
Why 4 Chinese Nationals Were NabbedโWhat We Know So Far
Authorities nab four Chinese nationals in Zamboanga Peninsula operations tied to fraud, fake identity, and immigration law violations.
Free โOplan Tuliโ in Cotabato Draws Praise from Local Executives, Benefits 100+ Boys
A BARMM-led โOplan Tuliโ in Kabacan provides free circumcision to 129 boys, earning praise from Cotabato officials for reaching marginalized families.
Cotabato Province, Military Commit to Sustaining Peace Initiatives
Cotabato and the military reaffirm cooperation to sustain peace initiatives, reintegrate former fighters, and boost stability in Bangsamoro areas.
Cotabato Governor Teams Up with BARMM Chief to Push Peace and Progress in Moro Communities
Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliรฑo Mendoza and BARMM Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua strengthen ties to ensure peaceful elections and sustained development in Moro communities.
16 Political Parties Ready to Make History in BARMMโs First Parliamentary Elections
ixteen political parties are set to contest BARMMโs first parliamentary elections, signaling a historic shift from an appointed to an elected regional government.