From the looms of Tawi-Tawi to the runways of Okada Manila, Bangsamoro textiles captivated audiences at Manila International Fashion Week Season 7. Featuring the Tepo, Pis Syabit, Tennun, Langkit and Inaul, the showcase highlighted not only the artistry of indigenous weavers but also BARMM’s vision of turning cultural heritage into sustainable livelihoods and global economic opportunity.
Year: 2026
Dipolog Wants to Build a P200-Million Boardwalk Into the Sea, A Tourism Game-Changer.
A proposed P200-million boardwalk could reshape Dipolog City’s coastline, creating a new tourism landmark while strengthening defenses against rough seas and seasonal monsoon waves.
‘Trabaho Agad’ Job Fair: No Waiting Weeks for a Callback. 50 Job Seekers Hired On The Spot in Zamboanga Sibugay
On June 12, as the Philippines celebrated Independence Day, 50 jobseekers in Zamboanga Sibugay found immediate employment at the DOLE’s Trabaho Agad job fair held at Gaisano Grand Mall in Ipil.
Political Realignment: Cotabato City’s Top Leaders Leave MILF Party Ahead of Historic Parliamentary Vote
A major political realignment is unfolding in the Bangsamoro region as Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao and several local leaders abandon the MILF’s political party to join the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, signaling shifting alliances before BARMM’s historic first parliamentary elections on September 14.
This Catholic Newspaper Endured Dictatorship and War—Now, Mindanao Cross Wins Praise for Teaching Unity
For nearly eight decades, the Mindanao Cross has chronicled conflict and coexistence in Central Mindanao, championing peace among Muslims, Christians and Indigenous peoples. Now, the Philippine Press Institute has recognized the nonprofit Catholic weekly as one of the country’s best edited community newspapers, honoring its enduring commitment to conflict-sensitive journalism and interfaith solidarity.
El Niño is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up — Could Last Until 2027
El Niño has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling the likely start of a powerful climate pattern that could persist until early 2027 and bring drier conditions across the country.
A 7-Foot Reticulated Python Was Found in an Office in Zamboanga Sibugay. Instead of Killing It, Authorities Sent It Home.
When a seven-foot reticulated python turned up in an Ipil government office, local responders chose rescue over fear. Its release back into the wild underscores the vital role native predators play in maintaining ecological balance and demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation can advance wildlife conservation in the Philippines.
Magnaye, First Woman to Lead a Police Station in Zamboanga Sibugay
In a significant first for Zamboanga Sibugay, PLT Gina G. Magnaye was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the Malangas Municipal Police Station, becoming the first woman to head a municipal police station in the province.
A Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake has Struck the Southern Philippines. Here is What We Know Right Now.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, collapsing a building at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City and triggering tsunami warnings. At least one dead.
Screens are Winning the Tech War, But Losing the Brain War. Why Science Says It’s Time to Bring Back Paper and Ink.
Study after study shows students understand and remember more when they read on paper and write notes by hand. The surprising cognitive edge of analog tools in a digital world.
The Protein Myth: Why Extra Shakes and Steaks Won’t Build Your Muscles
The protein boom promises bigger muscles with every shake and steak. But research reveals a clearer truth: lifting weights, not loading up on protein alone, is what builds strength and size — at any age.
Sports Turn Conflicts Into Unity in Cotabato: Peace Is Played Out on the Court
Basketball and volleyball tournaments in Cotabato brought together Muslim, Christian and Indigenous youth — including some linked to former rebel groups — in an effort to strengthen peace, foster understanding and steer young people away from illegal drugs.