Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
Year: 2026
Carabao Milk is Considered the Philippines’ “White Gold”: Here’s What to Know
Carabao milk offers rich nutrition and rural opportunities, but low dairy production and limited cold-chain facilities hinder industry growth.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say waterโnot electricityโmay be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines’ planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Did Jamie Oliver Actually Sue McDonaldโs Over โPink Slimeโ? The Truth Behind the Viral Rumor
Viral social media posts claiming celebrity chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against McDonaldโs by proving the chainโs food is โhighly toxicโ are unproven. The claims recycle a years-old controversy surrounding a 2011 episode of his TV show without any evidence of a real court battle.
Trapped in a Net, Facing the Brink, This Endangered Green Sea Turtle Got a Second Chance at Life Thanks to Quick-Thinking Residents
A female green sea turtle was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the wild in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, after a local resident spotted her entangled in a fishing net.
Explainer: Why Organized Crime Syndicates Are Increasingly Moving Cyber Scam Operations to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is emerging as a new front in Southeast Asia’s fight against cybercrime as organized scam syndicates relocate amid regional crackdowns. Here’s why UNODC says the country has become a growing target and what it means for the region.
Double Pay Bump: BARMM Workers to See a Two-Tranche, 50-Peso Daily Wage Increase This Year Starting July 15
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the maximum daily wage for non-agricultural city workers to 461 pesos.
Radio Technician for Cotabato Broadcaster Killed in Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.
Zamboanga Sibugay Floods: Community Resilience Amidst Disaster
Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Diplahan, a landslide in Buug, and damaged homes in Payao, affecting around 800 families in Zamboanga Sibugay. With no reported casualties, local police and disaster teams quickly mobilized as residents begin the cleanup โ highlighting the provinceโs ongoing battle with seasonal weather challenges and community resilience.
โWalang Pasokโ: How Typhoons Keep Halting the Philippine Economy
Frequent typhoons and โwalang pasokโ declarations deliver recurring blows to productivity, agriculture, and household incomes โ a chronic challenge for one of Asiaโs fastest-growing economies.
Letter Shows ZAMSURECO II Did Not Snub Ipil Council โ It Was a Scheduling Mix-Up
Ipil Mayor clarifies ZAMSURECO II did not ignore the council invitation after a date mismatch (July 15 vs July 8). Resolutions urging ERC probe into the coopโs finances were still passed; council has yet to respond or rescind them.