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…
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…
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?
Monsoon Rains in Zamboanga Sibugay: Floods Submerge Rice Fields, Displace Hundreds
Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say water—not electricity—may be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines' planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Did Jamie Oliver Actually Sue McDonald’s Over “Pink Slime”? The Truth Behind the Viral Rumor
Viral social media posts claiming celebrity chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against McDonald’s by proving the chain’s food is “highly toxic” are unproven. The claims recycle a years-old controversy surrounding a 2011 episode of his TV show without any…
