Philippine regulators are weighing a nationwide Facebook ban after a Zamboanga campus shooting was livestreamed for nearly 15 minutes, fueling fury over Meta’s slow response and concerns about child safety.
Author: Antonio Manaytay
Antonio Manaytay is a journalist, editor, and pastor reporting for Rappler and leading the Daily Sun Chronicle. A 2024 Klima Fellow, he covers climate, governance, and grassroots resilience in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Guicam Bridge Explainer: Who Deserves Credit for the Bridge Linking Olutanga Island to Mindanao?
The Guicam Bridge promises to end Olutanga Island’s decades-long dependence on boats and ferries while opening a new economic gateway to mainland Mindanao.
8.8 MILLION FILIPINOS LIFTED OUT OF POVERTY— BUT WHAT DOES THAT REALLY MEAN?
The government says 8.8M Filipinos escaped poverty. But what does that figure really mean, and how is poverty measured?
ZAMSURECO II is Owned by the People? Here’s the REALITY CHECK: The Power Cooperative is NOT OWNED by the People.
ZAMSURECO II consumers are called Member-Consumer-Owners, but legal rules raise a provocative question: do they actually own the electric cooperative they pay every month?
P10 Million Lifeline: Marcos Administration Brings Medical Aid, Rice Assistance to Zamboanga Sibugay
A P10 million medical assistance fund and rice distribution program were brought to Zamboanga Sibugay as the Marcos administration expanded support for indigent families.
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr.: Media Mogul, Political Kingpin, and One of the Philippines’ Most Controversial Public Figures
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr., founder of TAPE Inc. and former congressman, dies at 85, leaving a legacy shaped by media success and legal controversy.
Clearer Skies Ahead for Zamboanga Peninsula. Here’s What PAGASA Says About Storm Maymay and Weekend Rain.
While Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon bring heavy rains to Luzon and Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula is expected to see mostly partly cloudy skies with only isolated thunderstorms. However, weather officials warn that sudden downpours could still trigger localized flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.
Zamboanga del Norte Political Kingpin, Media Executive Romeo Jalosjos Dies
The family of Romeo “Nonong” Garcia Jalosjos has announced the death of the longtime media executive and former public official, remembering him as a leader whose decades of public service and commitment to Zamboanga del Norte left a lasting legacy.
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon — And Scientists Can’t Wait to Watch
An abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to crash into the moon, creating a new crater and a towering plume of debris. Scientists say the accidental impact offers a rare real-world experiment to better understand the dangers of space junk as humanity prepares for a new era of lunar exploration.
Could a Common Makopa Leaf Extract Help Fight Breast Cancer? Filipino Scientists Make Promising Discovery
Researchers found makopa leaf extract destroyed breast cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy cells, but human testing is still needed.
Inflation Drops in Zamboanga Sibugay, Offering Relief for Your Wallet
Prices are still rising — but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugay’s inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
As the Philippines builds its Pax Silica ‘Golden Node’—a vast AI-native industrial hub with data centers and chip fabs—water scarcity looms large. Who decides priorities when resources run short: global AI ambitions or local farms and communities?