Mindanao’s electric cooperatives are pushing back against proposals that could place the AgusโPulangi Hydroelectric Complex under private control, arguing that the region’s most critical power asset should remain accountable to the public. During a high-level energy meeting convened by the Department of Energy and the Mindanao Development Authority, cooperative leaders warned that decisions affecting millions of consumers must not be made without meaningful stakeholder participation.
Year: 2026
Mining Company Wins Another Environmental Certification Even Before Digging Begins
Sagittarius Mines Incorporated has secured another TรV NORD environmental certification, strengthening its position ahead of the planned 2028 launch of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, one of the largest undeveloped mining ventures in Southeast Asia. Supporters hail the project’s economic promise, while questions over environmental protection and indigenous rights remain central to the debate.
4 Children Rescued After Zamboanga City Raid Targets Online Sexual Exploitation Network
Authorities rescued four children and arrested a suspect in Zamboanga City after dismantling an alleged online child exploitation network.
“Continuity is Key”: Why Marcos Says the Constitution Itself Encourages Lack of Continuity
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reignited debate over the 1987 Constitution, arguing that its term limits and electoral structure encourage political discontinuity and policy reversals. As his alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte unravels, Marcos warns that reforms take years to build but can be quickly dismantled, raising broader questions about whether the post-EDSA political system favors perpetual campaigning over long-term nation-building.
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 donโt come from your salt shaker โ they hide in the processed and restaurant foods millions eat daily. Hereโs 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 provinceโs 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 Itโs 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 administrationโs most politically sensitive posts amid rising wage demands, inflation pressures and growing concerns over overseas Filipino workers and regional employment disparities.
โฑ25 TRILLION. Thatโs 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 countryโs fragile energy future.