Pagasa warns 11 areas may hit dangerous heat indices on Labor Day, with Dagupan City expected to reach a scorching 43°C.
Year: 2026
ASEAN Rights Group Condemns Killings in Central Philippines, Calls for Independent Inquiry
A regional rights group denounces a deadly military operation in Negros Occidental that left 19 dead, including civilians, and urges an independent investigation.
A Database System in Bangsamoro Tries to Bring Order to Aid — and Accountability to Government
A new digital registry in Bangsamoro aims to fix long-standing gaps in aid delivery. It could reshape how government earns public trust.
10 Kilos of Shabu Worth P68 Million Seized at Checkpoint in Pagadian City
A routine checkpoint in Pagadian City led to the seizure of 10 kilos of shabu worth P68 million hidden in a tricycle and the arrest of a Cotabato City resident.
Cagayan de Oro Fire Claims Life of Man Who Tried to Save His House
An elderly man died after reentering his burning home in Cagayan de Oro to save belongings, as a fast-moving fire damaged six houses, officials said.
Cops Nabbed in Misamis Oriental Mining Bust
Six suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in Opol, Misamis Oriental, after authorities intercepted suspected illegally sourced mineral ores and mining equipment at a checkpoint.
No More Bets: The Civil Service Commission Now Bans Government Workers from Gambling—On or Off Duty. Why You Should Care.
The Civil Service Commission has imposed a sweeping ban on gambling for all government workers, extending restrictions beyond office hours and into private life.
Housing Woes in Bangsamoro Highlight Urgent Need for Global Support
Facing a housing shortage affecting nearly 300,000 families, the Bangsamoro government is seeking foreign partners to expand shelter programs tied to peacebuilding and development.
Marawi Extends Its Academic Reach: How MSU and Lanao del Sur Are Helping Bring Legal Education to Tawi-Tawi
A new College of Law building in MSU-Tawi-Tawi highlights a growing partnership between MSU Main in Marawi and the Lanao del Sur provincial government—an alliance using education to widen access, strengthen institutions and advance regional development across Bangsamoro.
Lawyers Demand Answers After a Child Killed in Zamboanga Police Operation
A child’s death in a Zamboanga raid sparks calls for an independent probe, as lawyers question police claims and demand accountability.
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
As the Philippines goes digital, disinformation is increasingly weaponized against Indigenous Peoples—reshaping narratives to justify exploitation and silence resistance.
SMI Brings Relief to South Cotabato’s Remote Villages—Residents Respond with Gratitude
Residents in remote South Cotabato communities thank SMI as outreach delivers food packs and health kits to underserved villages.