Month: August 2026
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
An Indian national has been arrested in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three alleged violations of the Anti-VAWC Act.
Sara Duterte’s ₱612.5M Confidential Funds Controversy: Did She Break the Rules?
More than ₱612.5 million in confidential funds is under scrutiny as COA flags alleged rule violations, questionable recipients and rapid liquidation.
Guicam Bridge Explainer: Who Deserves Credit for the Bridge Linking Olutanga Island to Mindanao?
The Guicam Bridge promises to end Olutanga Island’s decades-long dependence on boats and ferries while opening a new economic gateway to mainland Mindanao.
MP Sinolinding’s Supporters Urge Tight Security as Bangsamoro Parliamentary Vote Nears
Supporters of Bangsamoro MP Kadil Sinolinding Jr. are urging the military, police and Comelec to tighten security at polling places ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.
[UPDATED: 08/19/2026] Student Carrying Two Guns Kills Classmate and Himself in Zamboanga School Shooting as Hundreds Flee Campus
A student carrying two guns shot a fellow student dead before killing himself at a Zamboanga City high school, sending hundreds fleeing to safety.
8.8 MILLION FILIPINOS LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY— BUT WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?
The government says 8.8M Filipinos escaped poverty. But what does that figure really mean, and how is poverty measured?
3 BARMM Governors, Vice Governor Join Federalist Party Ahead of Parliamentary Elections
Three BARMM governors and a vice governor have joined the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, strengthening Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s political machinery ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.
POLICE AND MILITARY HUNT GUNMEN BEHIND BANGSAMORO’S CHIEF’S CONVOY AMBUSH
Police and military investigators are hunting gunmen who sprayed Macacua’s convoy with assault-rifle fire in a brazen ambush that left three vehicles damaged.
P30 BILLION MEGA GOVERNMENT COMPLEX RISES FROM WAR-TORN HEARTLAND — AND COULD TURN MAGUINDANAO DEL NORTE INTO BANGSAMORO’S NEXT INVESTMENT HOTSPOT
A P30 billion Bangsamoro government center is rising in Parang, promising to transform a former conflict stronghold into a magnet for investment.
ZAMSURECO II is Owned by the People? Here’s the REALITY CHECK: The Power Cooperative is NOT OWNED by the People.
ZAMSURECO II consumers are called Member-Consumer-Owners, but legal rules raise a provocative question: do they actually own the electric cooperative they pay every month?
Two Bangsamoro Hospitals Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Women’s Center as Region Steps Up Pro-Poor Healthcare
Two Bangsamoro public hospitals launched new pro-poor healthcare initiatives Tuesday, including the region’s first Women’s Wellness Center and expanded services for women, children and indigent patients.
P10 Million Lifeline: Marcos Administration Brings Medical Aid, Rice Assistance to Zamboanga Sibugay
A P10 million medical assistance fund and rice distribution program were brought to Zamboanga Sibugay as the Marcos administration expanded support for indigent families.
