New Army Chief Steps In as Northern Mindanao Moves Past Communist Insurgency
Local officials in Northern Mindanao pledged support for Brig. Gen. Siegfred Tubalado as the new…
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.
Guerrilla-Style Mining Operation Shut Down in Cotabato After Villagers Tip Off Authorities
Authorities in Cotabato shut down an illegal open-pit mining operation in Tulunan after residents tipped…
“Politics Will Pass, But We Remain Neighbors”: BARMM Leaders Urge Calm as Social Media Clashes Intensify Ahead of Elections
Maguindanao del Sur Vice Gov. Marshall Sinsuat and Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Raida Tomawis-Sinsuat appealed…
Medical Mission Benefits Nearly 500 Boys Receive Free Circumcision, Medical Care in Remote BARMM Villages
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys…
From a Remote Village to College Graduation: How One Scholar in South Cotabato Is Defying the Odds
Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college…
A Database System in Bangsamoro Tries to Bring Order to Aid — and Accountability to Government
A new digital registry in Bangsamoro aims to fix long-standing gaps in aid delivery. It…
10 Kilos of Shabu Worth P68 Million Seized at Checkpoint in Pagadian City
A routine checkpoint in Pagadian City led to the seizure of 10 kilos of shabu…
Cagayan de Oro Fire Claims Life of Man Who Tried to Save His House
An elderly man died after reentering his burning home in Cagayan de Oro to save…
Cops Nabbed in Misamis Oriental Mining Bust
Six suspects, including two police officers, were arrested in Opol, Misamis Oriental, after authorities intercepted…
Housing Woes in Bangsamoro Highlight Urgent Need for Global Support
Facing a housing shortage affecting nearly 300,000 families, the Bangsamoro government is seeking foreign partners…
Marawi Extends Its Academic Reach: How MSU and Lanao del Sur Are Helping Bring Legal Education to Tawi-Tawi
A new College of Law building in MSU-Tawi-Tawi highlights a growing partnership between MSU Main…
SMI Brings Relief to South Cotabato’s Remote Villages—Residents Respond with Gratitude
Residents in remote South Cotabato communities thank SMI as outreach delivers food packs and health…