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The Bangsamoro government is doubling down on its commitment to improve worker welfare and eradicate child labor across its cities and provinces, regional officials announced on Saturday, February 1. This year, the autonomous region is set to roll out intensified…
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Will the Maharlika Fund’s NGCP Investment Lower Your Electricity Bills? Here’s What You Need to Know
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Colombia Strikes Back: President Petro Escalates Trade Dispute with Trump’s U.S.
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New Army Commander in Central Mindanao Gains Broad Support
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How Big Tech, Billionaires, and Politics Twisted the War on Fake News
CNN’s chief media analyst Brian Stelter tweeted that “fact-check” had become a dirty word. His tweet wasn’t just hyperbole—it was a diagnosis of a profound shift in the battle against fake news and disinformation. Stelter’s remark followed Meta’s announcement to…
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Urges Calm Amid Deadly Basilan Clash
Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow…
Local Pastor Examines the Intersection of Faith and Politics
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay — A local pastor and journalist has sparked conversations about the complex relationship between faith, politics, and community development in less developed areas of Southern Philippines. In his post, Pastor Antonio Manaytay delves into the topic “Shepherd…
Philippines Open to Interpol Cooperation on ICC Request for Duterte Case
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine government expressed its willingness to cooperate with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) if the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeks assistance in gaining jurisdiction over former President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang announced on Friday. Executive Secretary…
