Day: August 3, 2026
Free School Bus Program Eases Financial Strain for Indigenous Students in Tampakan Town
A collaborative program between the Barangay Pulabato local government and Sagittarius Mines Incorporated is providing free daily transportation for public school students in South Cotabato, saving low-income Indigenous Blaan families up to 180 pesos a day.
8 BIFF Bomb Makers Surrender After Leader’s Death, Dealing Major Blow to Extremist Network
Eight former bomb makers of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered in Maguindanao del Sur, marking another major setback for the extremist group following the death of its leader. Military officials say the defections weaken the group’s bomb-making capability and extortion network while supporting ongoing efforts to restore peace in Central Mindanao.
Every Morning, He Drives More Than 100 Children to School for Free. For Families in South Cotabato, He’s Changing Lives One Ride at a Time.
A driver, a free bus and a mining-funded program are helping children in South Cotabato stay in school while easing costs for families.
