A cargo vessel carrying gasoline and diesel erupted in flames off Zamboanga City on Friday, destroying the boat and forcing its crew to flee into the sea.
Year: 2026
Europe’s Space Rider Figures Out How to Survive the Inferno of Atmospheric Re-Entry
ESA’s experimental Space Rider spacecraft is moving closer to launch after passing critical reentry and landing tests. The reusable orbital vehicle, designed to return experiments and cargo from space, could mark Europe’s first major step into reusable spaceflight technology.
From Political Influencer to NBI Cell: The Arrest of Franco Mabanta and the Alleged ₱350-Million Extortion Plot
The arrest of political influencer Franco Mabanta has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about online propaganda networks, digital power brokers and alleged extortion at the highest levels of Philippine politics.
What a P500–P1,000 Pay Hike Means for Nearly 19,000 Kasambahay in Zamboanga Peninsula
Domestic workers across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive higher wages beginning May 20, offering relief to nearly 19,000 kasambahay facing rising living costs and economic pressures.
What Rehabilitated Wildlife DENR Releases to the Forest: Here’s What You Need to Know
Eight rescued wild animals return to the forests of Zamboanga Sibugay, as DENR urges communities to help protect biodiversity.
New Army Chief Steps In as Northern Mindanao Moves Past Communist Insurgency
Local officials in Northern Mindanao pledged support for Brig. Gen. Siegfred Tubalado as the new acting commander of the Army’s 4th Infantry Division, signaling continuity as the region moves past communist insurgency towards peacebuilding efforts following the retirement of Major Gen. Michele Anayron Jr.
Guerrilla-Style Mining Operation Shut Down in Cotabato After Villagers Tip Off Authorities
Authorities in Cotabato shut down an illegal open-pit mining operation in Tulunan after residents tipped off officials about unauthorized gold and copper extraction.
“Politics Will Pass, But We Remain Neighbors”: BARMM Leaders Urge Calm as Social Media Clashes Intensify Ahead of Elections
Maguindanao del Sur Vice Gov. Marshall Sinsuat and Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Raida Tomawis-Sinsuat appealed for calm and unity as heated political clashes intensify on Facebook ahead of the BARMM parliamentary elections.
Medical Mission Benefits Nearly 500 Boys Receive Free Circumcision, Medical Care in Remote BARMM Villages
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys from poor Moro and indigenous families, while hundreds of residents also received free eye checkups and medical consultations through a joint outreach led by BARMM health officials and local leaders.
DepEd Supervisor Killed in Zamboanga Sibugay Shooting
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of DepEd district supervisor Rey Dalaota Camaingking in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, after gunmen attacked him at close range Thursday evening.
From a Remote Village to College Graduation: How One Scholar in South Cotabato Is Defying the Odds
Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college as an impossible dream. Today, he is preparing to graduate with the help of an educational assistance program that eased his family’s burdens and gave him a chance at a brighter future. His journey is becoming a symbol of hope for other students in underserved communities.
A Lost SpaceX Rocket is About to Crash Into the Moon at 5,400 MPH
A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage that failed to return to Earth after a 2025 lunar mission is now expected to slam into the Moon at 5,400 miles per hour. Astronomers say the impact poses no danger to Earth, but the incident is drawing renewed attention to the growing problem of space debris.