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MANILA, Philippines – Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan has resigned from his post effective September 1, 2025, as the agency faces heightened scrutiny over alleged anomalies in flood control projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed on Monday, September…
US would control Gaza, displace all residents under new plan – report
MANILA, Philippines – A controversial post-war plan for Gaza envisions the United States taking control of the besieged Palestinian territory for at least a decade, while relocating its entire population of more than 2 million, the Washington Post reported on…
Billions in Flood-Control Funds Enrich Contractors, Politicians — PCIJ Report
MANILA, Philippines – A new investigation by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has revealed that billions of pesos in flood-control funds during the first three years of the Marcos administration have flowed into the hands of politically connected…
MILF Fighter to Farmer: Abdulpatah Aliman’s Journey from War to Peace in Maguindanao del Sur
GUINDULUNGAN, MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR – Beneath the gently oscillating canopy of young coconut trees, Abdulpatah Bato Aliman washes the grime from his callused hands. Resplendent with corn stalks, fruit trees, and vegetable plots border his agricultural land. A chorus of…
Armed men storm lending firm in Ipil, cart away ₱726K, shoot manager
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY – A late-night robbery turned bloody in Ipil town after five armed men stormed a lending company past midnight on Tuesday, August 29, escaping with ₱726,409 in cash and leaving its manager wounded. Police said the suspects, clad…
Marcos keeps trust in DPWH chief Bonoan amid flood control project mess
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continues to back Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan despite mounting calls for his resignation over alleged ghost and overpriced flood control projects nationwide. Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro on Wednesday,…
Timor-Leste’s Ramos-Horta Eyes New Era of Prosperity with ASEAN Membership
Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta has expressed optimism that his country’s long-awaited entry into the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will usher in a new era of prosperity and opportunity. In an interview with NHK on Tuesday, Ramos-Horta said the…
Zamboanga Sibugay Village Builds Classroom for ₱1.4M—Faster, Cheaper, and Transparent
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San Miguel Global Power Invests ₱3.2B to Boost Zamboanga City’s Energy Supply with 56-MW Plant
A new spark of hope is on the horizon in a region long plagued by brownouts and flickering lights. Tycoon Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) is pouring in ₱3.2 billion to double the capacity of its…
Hope and Healing: 1,700 Sibugaynons get free treatment on first day of Tzu Chi medical mission
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – Under the shade of the Provincial Capitol grounds, long lines of patients – some arriving before sunrise – waited patiently on Thursday, August 14, for a chance at treatment many had long put off because of…
Philippine debt to hit ₱19 trillion in 2026 — DBM
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ debt stock is projected to breach ₱19 trillion by the end of 2026, as the Marcos administration leans heavily on borrowings to fund infrastructure, social services, and economic recovery. Budget documents show the national government’s…
2 Mindanao provinces among Philippines’ most flood-prone areas
Maguindanao and North Cotabato have been named among the 10 most flood-prone provinces in the country, according to data presented by Malacañang on Monday, August 11. The disclosure came as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. rolled out sumbongsapangulo.ph, a public website…
