Month: May 2026
What Everyone Should Know About the Foods Linked to High Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks
Most of the sodium, unhealthy fats, and additives driving hypertension and heart disease don’t come from your salt shaker — they hide in the processed and restaurant foods millions eat daily. Here’s what everyone should know.
P6.4-Million Illicit Cigarettes Bust in Zamboanga Sibugay, Instead of Smuggling, Warehouse Owner Faces Violations Under Tobacco Labeling Law
Authorities seized P6.4 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, but the warehouse owner is expected to face charges under the Graphic Health Warnings Law instead of anti-smuggling statutes. The case highlights the legal and evidentiary hurdles law enforcers face in prosecuting large-scale tobacco smuggling in the Philippines.
Tungawan Mayor Hails Surrender of Elusive Crime Boss Amid Fragile Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay hailed the surrender of the alleged leader of the Labain Criminal Group and one of its members as a breakthrough in the province’s peace and anti-criminality campaign. Officials said sustained dialogue and trust-building efforts helped convince the fugitives to voluntarily yield after years in hiding.
Zamboanga del Norte is Set for a Major Health Upgrade as Construction of the P1.015B Liloy General Hospital Moves Forward
The proposed 100-bed Liloy General Hospital has reached a key milestone with its masterplan completed and budgetary requirements set for inclusion in the 2027 national budget, bringing improved healthcare closer for residents of the 3rd District.
Tzu Chi Foundation Philippines Built Eye Clinics in the Philippines. Now It’s Building a Hospital for the Poor.
The Tzu Chi Foundation has begun construction of its first hospital in the Philippines, transforming decades of free medical missions into a permanent center for affordable, compassionate healthcare aimed at underserved communities.
Zamboanga Sibugay Village Councilor Assassinated in Broad Daylight Ambush Along National Highway by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen
A village councilor was killed in a brazen daylight ambush along a national highway in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on him. Police launched a manhunt as investigators probed possible motives behind the killing, which has heightened concerns over political violence in parts of Mindanao.
Marcos Turns to Tolentino as Labor Chief Amid Wage Pressures and Overseas Worker Concerns Mount
Former senator Francis Tolentino returns to government as acting DOLE secretary, stepping into one of the Marcos administration’s most politically sensitive posts amid rising wage demands, inflation pressures and growing concerns over overseas Filipino workers and regional employment disparities.
₱25 TRILLION. That’s the Price Tag for the Philippines to Dump Fossil Fuel for Good. But Are We Moving Fast Enough to Prevent the Next Blackout?
The Philippines is racing to add 20 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity to meet its 2040 clean energy goals. But behind ambitious auctions and trillion-peso investments lies a deeper struggle against bureaucracy, coal dependence and global fuel shocks that continue to expose the country’s fragile energy future.
24 People Pulled From the Rubble After a Construction Site Building Partially Collapses in the Philippines
A nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga partially collapsed around 3:45 a.m. Sunday, trapping workers inside. At least 24 people have been rescued so far as search and rescue operations continue. Officials are investigating the cause.
Macacua Takes Over Bangsamoro Education Ministry Amid P2.2 Billion Fund Misuse Scandal
Chief Minister Abdulrauf A. Macacua has assumed direct control of the Bangsamoro education ministry following a major audit scandal involving the alleged misuse of P2.2 billion in public funds.
The Moon Will ‘Swallow’ Star Regulus on May 23 — But Only Part of Earth Will Witness the Rare Celestial Disappearance
Skywatchers across the Pacific will witness a rare lunar occultation on May 23 as the moon passes directly in front of Regulus, briefly erasing the bright star from the night sky. Elsewhere, observers will see a dramatic near miss as the moon and star drift closely together through the constellation Leo.
Journalist and Barangay Official Shot Dead Outside Village Hall, Raising Fresh Fears Over Press Freedom in Volatile Region
Nestor “Teting” Micator, a radio DJ and reporter who also served as a barangay councilor, was gunned down Thursday evening outside the barangay hall in Malidegao. The attack has triggered widespread condemnation and renewed fears about the safety of journalists in the Bangsamoro region.
