Three BARMM governors and a vice governor have joined the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, strengthening Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua’s political machinery ahead of the September 14 parliamentary elections.
POLICE AND MILITARY HUNT GUNMEN BEHIND BANGSAMORO’S CHIEF’S CONVOY AMBUSH
Police and military investigators are hunting gunmen who sprayed Macacua’s convoy with assault-rifle fire in a brazen ambush that left three vehicles damaged.
After Years of Blood Feud, Rival Basilan Clans Sign Peace Covenant to End Long-Running Conflict
A peace pact between the Ballaho and Dulla clans ends a yearslong feud in Lamitan City, offering hope for stability, safety and progress.
What Apple Pay’s Launch Means for Consumers in the Philippines
Apple Pay has arrived in the Philippines, expanding digital wallet options and accelerating the country's shift toward secure, contactless payments.
Why the U.S. Imposed a 12.5 Percent Tariff on Philippine Goods
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Philippine goods over forced labor import enforcement. Here's what the decision means for trade.
Philippines Just Hit Upper-Middle-Income Status – What It Really Means for Filipinos
The World Bank has officially classified the Philippines as an upper-middle-income economy, a major milestone driven by years of broad-based growth. While challenges like inequality remain, the upgrade signals progress toward higher development.
Tungawan Mayor Hails Surrender of Elusive Crime Boss Amid Fragile Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay hailed the surrender of the alleged leader of the Labain Criminal Group and one of its members as a breakthrough in the province’s peace and anti-criminality campaign. Officials said sustained dialogue and trust-building efforts helped convince…
Zamboanga Sibugay Village Councilor Assassinated in Broad Daylight Ambush Along National Highway by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen
A village councilor was killed in a brazen daylight ambush along a national highway in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on him. Police launched a manhunt as investigators probed possible motives behind the killing, which has heightened…
Shot in His Sleep: A Young Man’s Killing in Zamboanga Sibugay Exposes the Quiet Brutality Lurking in Rural Nights
Police say 20-year-old Jerry Taño was fatally shot while asleep in a hammock in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay in a late-night execution-style killing.
Prices in Zamboanga Sibugay Are Rising Fast. What 11.3% Inflation Means for Ordinary Families.
Families in Zamboanga Sibugay are feeling the pressure as inflation jumped to 11.3 percent in April 2026, fueled by rising food prices and growing concerns over the affordability of basic necessities.
EXPLAINER: What the US–Iran Conflict Means for Our Wallets
A distant war is becoming a daily burden. Here’s how the US–Iran conflict is pushing up fuel, food, and living costs for Filipinos.
EXPLAINER | What Is The Doomsday Clock, And Why Does It Keep Moving Closer To Midnight?
The Doomsday Clock is one of the world’s most enduring symbols of existential risk — a stark reminder of how close humanity is to self-destruction. In 2025, atomic scientists pushed the clock closer to midnight than ever before, citing escalating…






