Month: June 2026
Red Tide in Tantanang and Dumanquilas Bay, Again: What Everyone Should Know
Red tide has struck again in Zamboanga’s Tantanang and Dumanquillas Bays, triggering shellfish bans due to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). This explainer breaks down the science, health risks, and practical safety advice.
Pre-Trial Blueprint Set for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial, Sidestepping Key Disputes
The Senate impeachment court released its pre-trial order for Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the trial for July 6 while adopting both sides’ full witness lists and sidestepping contentious issues like tax records and private prosecutors.
Zamboanga Sibugay’s Growth Collides With Fragile Flyway as Mining Scars the Land — Can Green Victories Last?
From oyster festivals and Ramsar recognitions to rivers stained by mining, Zamboanga Sibugay balances ecotourism dreams with extraction realities. Fishers turned wetland guardians reveal what’s at stake.
Why ZAMSURECO II Hikes Rates for June
ZAMSURECO II is increasing electricity rates this June due to a major outage at Therma South Inc. Residential consumers face a P2.5237/kWh hike. Here’s why your bill will be higher.
Discover Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippines’ Unexplored Tropical Paradise
While travelers flock to Boracay or Palawan, this understated corner rewards those willing to venture slightly off the main routes with raw natural beauty, sparse crowds and a pace that invites lingering. In Tungawan, Bangaan Island stands out as one of the province’s best-kept secrets: a marine sanctuary with cream-colored sands, dramatic rock formations, crystal-clear waters, and rich marine life. A nesting site for sea turtles, it offers excellent snorkeling, kayaking, and a tranquil escape with no entrance fee.
Municipal Worker Fatally Shot Along Road in Zamboanga Sibugay, Police Investigate Motive
A 62-year-old auxiliary worker employed by the Imelda municipal government was found dead beside his motorcycle after being shot in Barangay Santa Barbara. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the fatal attack.
Why Your June Electric Bill May Be Slightly Lower — and What’s Behind It
Filipino households may see slight relief in their June electricity bills after NGCP reduced transmission charges. The decrease, driven by lower wheeling and ancillary services costs, highlights how grid-related expenses influence what consumers ultimately pay for power.
Call Centers vs. Factories: How a Single Economic Gamble Changed Southeast Asia Forever, Leaving Philippines Behind
Decades of relying on BPO jobs and worker remittances delivered stability and a rising middle class — but at the cost of the manufacturing boom that lifted Vietnam and other Southeast Asian peers. As AI threatens outsourcing and talent continues to leave, the Philippines confronts the limits of its chosen path.
Two Teens Kill 3, Wound 7 in Philippines School Shooting: A Test of Strict Gun Laws, Juvenile Justice After Bullying Grudge
In a rare school shooting in the central Philippines, two teenage boys allegedly entered San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on Monday morning and opened fire in a classroom, killing three students and wounding at least seven others. Police quickly arrested the 14- and 15-year-old suspects. Authorities are investigating a reported bullying-related grudge. The firearms — a 9mm Glock and a .38 revolver — reportedly belonged to a relative of one suspect.
Got Old Tax Penalties or “Stop-Filer” Stress? The BIR Launched a One-Time Tax Abatement Program to Completely Erase Them.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, giving small businesses and stop-filers until Dec. 31, 2026, to settle delinquent accounts and clear their records. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to simplify compliance and encourage voluntary tax payments.
‘Bullied Since Grade 7’: Investigators Probe Troubled Past of Teens Behind Deadly Tacloban School Shooting That Killed 3
A rare US-style school shooting in Tacloban City left three students dead and seven injured, prompting investigators to examine whether years of bullying experienced by the two teenage suspects played a role in one of the deadliest campus attacks in recent Philippine history.
Fees Worth Billions Exit, Clean Power Never Arrives: A Tale of Zamsureco II Power Woes
For over six years, ZAMSURECO II has operated under National Electrification Administration supervision after its board was deactivated. Despite consumer payments into the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) for renewables, reliable power and clean energy projects remain elusive in Zamboanga Sibugay’s rural communities.
