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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Senior high school students at Surabay National High School in Roseller T. Lim now have access to upgraded technical-vocational training facilities following a ₱1.69-million grant from the Rotary Foundation, officials said. The grant, amounting to ₱1,691,017,…
Fact Check: Was A Filipino Killed Fighting For Russia In Ukraine?
Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) said that a Filipino national fighting with Russian forces was killed in the Donetsk region near Novoselivka, serving in a Russian assault unit and killed during a “meat assault.” Verdict: Partially accurate — reported by Ukrainian…
FACT CHECK: “Earth Will Lose Gravity For 7 Seconds On August 12, 2026”
A viral social media post has been circulating, claiming that on August 12, 2026, Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds, and that NASA is secretly preparing for the event. The post often mentions supposed “leaked documents” and sensationalizes the…
Gutalac Nickel Project Seeks Major Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns
The proposed Gutalac Nickel Project (GNP) in Zamboanga del Norte has entered a new and more contentious phase after its proponent had sought an expansion even as environmental and social concerns remain unresolved. The project, led by Florjenmar Mining &…
Zamboanga Peninsula Internet Access Rises Amid Digital Divide Challenges
Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines — Even as household internet access remains low in parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula, government data show steady progress in digital connectivity, highlighting both opportunities and ongoing challenges for the region. The 2024 National Information and Communications…
US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines – Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against Iran could be imminent. These reports come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with…
PNP Orders Deeper Probe Into Financiers Of Large-Scale Cigarette Smuggling
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a deeper probe into large-scale cigarette smuggling, saying authorities must go beyond seizures and arrests to identify the financiers behind the illegal trade.…
ICC: Duterte Fit To Join Pre-Trial Proceedings
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is medically fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings, the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber I ruled on Monday. The decision followed a medical assessment by a panel of three independent experts appointed by the…
Army, Police Arrest Top Wanted Murder Suspect In Zamboanga Sibugay Town
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police arrested Wahabbin Bautista Abdulhari, a national-level most wanted fugitive facing multiple murder charges, in Barangay Tiayon, Ipil, on Friday, January 24, 2026. Authorities apprehended Abdulhari…
SIDEBAR: Why Gutalac exports nickel — not iron ore
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area…
15 Dead As RORO Ferry Sinks Off Basilan; Search Ongoing For 43 Passengers
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — At least 15 passengers were confirmed dead after a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry sank off the waters of Basilan early Monday, January 26, authorities said. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman confirmed the fatalities in an interview with Super…
PNP Orders Intensified Intel Ops vs Terror Recruitment In Mindanao
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered stricter monitoring and intensified intelligence-gathering to prevent terrorism-related recruitment and training activities in Mindanao, following warnings of renewed militant movements in parts of the region. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez…
