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Despite leadership clashes and repeated delays, the Bangsamoro region is inching toward genuine self-rule in its historic parliamentary elections.
Red Tide in Tantanang and Dumanquilas Bay, Again: What Everyone Should Know
Red tide has struck again in Zamboangaโs Tantanang and Dumanquillas Bays, triggering shellfish bans due to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). This explainer breaks down the science, health risks, and practical safety advice.
Pre-Trial Blueprint Set for Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial, Sidestepping Key Disputes
The Senate impeachment court released its pre-trial order for Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the trial for July 6 while adopting both sidesโ full witness lists and sidestepping contentious issues like tax records and private prosecutors.
Discover Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippinesโ Unexplored Tropical Paradise
While travelers flock to Boracay or Palawan, this understated corner rewards those willing to venture slightly off the main routes with raw natural beauty, sparse crowds and a pace that invites lingering. In Tungawan, Bangaan Island stands out as one…
Municipal Worker Fatally Shot Along Road in Zamboanga Sibugay, Police Investigate Motive
A 62-year-old auxiliary worker employed by the Imelda municipal government was found dead beside his motorcycle after being shot in Barangay Santa Barbara. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the fatal attack.
Why Your June Electric Bill May Be Slightly Lower โ and Whatโs Behind It
Filipino households may see slight relief in their June electricity bills after NGCP reduced transmission charges. The decrease, driven by lower wheeling and ancillary services costs, highlights how grid-related expenses influence what consumers ultimately pay for power.
Got Old Tax Penalties or “Stop-Filer” Stress? The BIR Launched a One-Time Tax Abatement Program to Completely Erase Them.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, giving small businesses and stop-filers until Dec. 31, 2026, to settle delinquent accounts and clear their records. The initiative is part of the government's efforts…
โBullied Since Grade 7โ: Investigators Probe Troubled Past of Teens Behind Deadly Tacloban School Shooting That Killed 3
A rare US-style school shooting in Tacloban City left three students dead and seven injured, prompting investigators to examine whether years of bullying experienced by the two teenage suspects played a role in one of the deadliest campus attacks in…
On His Way to Celebrate Mass, a Young Priest Dies in a Panabo Road Crash
Fr. Francis Panistan Cadagdagon, CSCh, 38, a member of the Cavanis congregation, died in a road accident in Panabo City on June 18 while traveling to Davao City to celebrate Mass. Ordained less than two years ago, the young priest's…
No More Begging for ‘Guarantee Letters’ to Pay Hospital Bills. What Every Poor Patient Needs to Know.
For generations, poor Filipinos had to beg politicians for โguarantee lettersโ to cover hospital bills. That era is ending. Under the 2026 national budget, indigent patients can now go straight to hospital social workers for assistance without political approval.
A Couple Went Into the Forest for Firewood. One Came Home Dead After Soldiers Mistook Them for Communist Rebels.
The Philippine Army has acknowledged a possible case of mistaken identity after soldiers fatally shot a woman and wounded her husband during a patrol operation in Bukidnon. The couple, later identified as local residents gathering firewood, had reportedly been mistaken…
The โฑ30-Million Road Project That Could Change the Future of Two Farming Villages
For farmers in Serongan and Pangandao, the journey from field to market has long meant higher costs and lost opportunities. The โฑ30-million farm-to-market road project in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, promises to change that by improving access to trading centers,…
