‘Fulfilling talaga’: Young health worker brings life-saving meds to remote South Cotabato village
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines – Tucked deep in the highlands of Tampakan, South Cotabato, where rugged…
Author: John Unson
John Unson is a veteran Filipino journalist who serves as a staff writer for the regions “Central Mindanao and BARMM” at The Philippine Star. He covers news and events in Mindanao — especially in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the broader Central Mindanao area. His reporting spans a wide range of topics including security incidents, terrorist-related developments, drug enforcement, smuggling operations, social issues, and regional politics.
8 injured as fishing boat explodes off General Santos coast
COTABATO CITY – Eight fishermen were injured in an explosion that destroyed their fishing boat…
Bangsamoro gov’t mourns Pope Francis’ passing, calls for interfaith solidarity
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro government has extended its condolences to the Catholic community across…
Army deploys elite troops to Basilan ahead of 2025 polls
COTABATO CITY – Ahead of the 2025 polls, the Philippine Army has deployed a rapid…
9 Chinese nationals without work permits nabbed at Sultan Kudarat mining site
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Immigration agents, backed by the Philippine Army, arrested nine Chinese nationals…
Alleged coddler of wanted man killed in Maguindanao del Norte shootout
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A man accused of harboring a wanted suspect was shot dead…
BARMM social services ministry assesses impact of aid programs in remote Tawi-Tawi towns
COTABATO CITY – In an effort to ensure equitable delivery of public services across the…
Six Bangsamoro Lawmakers Propose Regional Law to Honor Exemplary Local Leadership
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Six lawmakers in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament have filed…
In Marawi, Candidates Swear on Quran to Uphold Peace Ahead of 2025 Philippine Elections
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — In a rare gesture of unity in the historically restive province…
Eye Care Mission Reaches Remote Bangsamoro Village, Bringing Relief to Elderly Residents
COTABATO CITY — In the isolated village of Simsiman in Pahamuddin, a newly established town…
Local Governments Support Boosts Success of PH-US Marine Exercise 2025
COTABATO CITY – Philippine Marine and Army officials on Monday, April 14, expressed gratitude to…
Basilan Residents Surrender 61 Firearms in Continued Disarmament Push
COTABATO CITY – Residents of Basilan have turned over 61 more combat weapons to authorities in…