MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 3 over parts of the Visayas and Mindanao on Sunday as a tropical cyclone continues to move closer to land, bringing…
Tropical Storm Tino to spare Zamboanga Sibugay from major impact, but heavy rains expected
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — While Tropical Storm Tino (international name: Kalmaegi) barrels toward the Visayas with intensifying winds and torrential rains, the Zamboanga Peninsula — including Ipil and nearby towns — will experience cloudy skies, scattered rain showers, and isolated thunderstorms,…
Oceana slams URC over ‘inexcusable’ ethanol spill in Tañon Strait, demands accountability
MANILA, Philippines – International ocean conservation group Oceana has denounced the ethanol spill from Universal Robina Corporation’s (URC) distillery in Negros Oriental, calling it an “inexcusable” environmental disaster that endangers the country’s largest marine protected area and the livelihoods of…
Antarctica’s ice could be gone ‘forever’ if warming continues, scientists warn
MANILA, Philippines – Antarctica, the coldest and most remote continent on Earth, is showing signs of irreversible ice loss — a phenomenon that scientists say could reshape global coastlines and threaten millions of lives worldwide if carbon emissions continue unchecked.…
Maj. Gen. Alvin Luzon Assumes Command of 10th Infantry Division in Davao de Oro
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Maj. Gen. Alvin V. Luzon officially took command of the Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division during a Change of Command Ceremony Wednesday at the division’s grandstand in Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr., Barangay Tuboran, Mawab,…
From Samhain to Undas: How Halloween, All Saints’ Day, and All Souls’ Day Became One Tradition of Remembrance
Cemeteries across the Philippines glow with flickering candles and the hum of quiet prayers as the calendar turns from October to November. Families gather to honor loved ones who have passed away, cleaning tombs, lighting candles, and sharing food. This…
Over 2,000 Cops Deployed for Undas 2025 Security in Zamboanga Peninsula; 27 Drivers Test Positive for Drugs
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines — Police in the Zamboanga Peninsula have deployed more than 2,000 personnel to secure cemeteries, transport hubs, and major routes as Filipinos mark Undas 2025, officials said Thursday. Police Regional Office 9 (PRO-9) Director Brig. Gen. Eleazar Matta…
Young Sibugaynons learn to fight cyber threats, misinformation in DICT caravan
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Young Sibugaynons are being equipped to become responsible digital citizens in a world where information spreads at lightning speed and online dangers lurk behind every click. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Zamboanga Sibugay…
BTA to Remain in Office Until 2026 Elections, Palace Confirms
IPIL, Philippines (AP) — The Office of the President on Thursday affirmed that members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) will continue to serve as the interim government of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) until elected officials…
Scientists Warn Planet’s Vital Signs ‘Worsening Rapidly’ as Earth Heads Toward Climate Chaos
MANILA (AP) — Many of Earth’s “vital signs” — key indicators of the planet’s health — are deteriorating at record rates, according to the 2025 State of the Climate report released by an international coalition of scientists led by Oregon…
Basilan Town Under Siege as Rival MILF Commanders Clash; Thousands Flee
ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 28) — Local officials in Basilan province said the municipality of Tipo-Tipo is “under siege” after armed clashes erupted between two rival commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), forcing most residents to flee their homes. Basilan…
P-EAGA Environment Cluster Holds 2nd Semester Meet in Zamboanga Sibugay
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Philippine–East ASEAN Growth Area (P-EAGA) Environment Cluster held its second semester meeting on October 22–23 at Badsbro Hotel here to align regional environmental programs and strengthen cooperation among Mindanao regions. P-EAGA is the Philippine component…






