Ever wondered how much money it takes to feel financially secure in the Philippines? Grit PH recently conducted an eye-opening online survey to uncover the financial behaviors and aspirations of Filipinos. The results? A revealing look at the gap between…
Taliban Ambassador Issues Stark Warning Amid U.S. Threats
Taliban ambassador to Qatar, Suhail Shaheen, issued a chilling response to U.S. Senator Marco Rubio’s recent threats. While emphasizing the group’s preference for peaceful dialogue, Shaheen delivered a stark reminder of the Taliban’s decades-long resilience against foreign forces, hinting at…
Colombia Strikes Back: President Petro Escalates Trade Dispute with Trump’s U.S.
Colombia and the United States, long-standing allies with deep economic and military ties, are now embroiled in their most significant trade dispute and diplomatic crisis in decades. The conflict erupted after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights…
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Urges Calm Amid Deadly Basilan Clash
Cotabato City, Philippines — As the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) marked its 6th foundation anniversary, a deadly encounter between soldiers and armed groups, including one affiliated with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), has cast a shadow…
Philippines Faces Funding Hurdles in Renewable Energy Push
The Philippines’ energy transition goals face a formidable obstacle: persistent financing challenges, particularly in the renewable energy sector, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). “If the financial requirements or the financial resources were there, we can go as the…
Gunmen Ambush Soldiers on Humanitarian Mission in Basilan, Killing Two, Injuring 12
Cotabato City, Philippines — A humanitarian mission in Sumisip, Basilan turned deadly on Wednesday afternoon, January 22, when gunmen ambushed a team of soldiers, killing two and wounding 12 others. The attackers also torched the soldiers’ vehicle during a tense…
Army Soldiers Raid Yields 19 Assault Rifles in Cotabato
Army soldiers recovered 19 high-powered firearms from an abandoned house during a raid in Pahamuddin, Cotabato, on Monday, January 20. The operation, a collaborative effort involving local officials and traditional Moro elders, highlights the community’s growing resolve to counter armed…
Moro Villagers in Maguindanao Support Peace by Surrendering Weapons
The Army collected 20 combat weapons on January 18, surrendered by Moro villagers in Talitay, Maguindanao del Norte. The disarmament supports the Mindanao peace process under the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Program. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, 6th Infantry…
Rising Violence in Maguindanao: Moro Couple Killed in Highway Ambush
In yet another tragic episode of violence in Maguindanao del Sur, a Moro couple were killed in an ambush on Saturday, January 18, while riding a motorcycle along a stretch of highway in Barangay Damalusay, Datu Paglas. The attack underscores…
Is the TikTok Ban Good for Business? A Clash of National Security and Business Interests
TikTok’s threat to “go dark” on Sunday has sent shockwaves through the tech world and raised a pivotal question: is banning the app a boost or a blow to business interest? As the clock ticks down, the short-form video platform’s…
BARMM Program Brings Vision Aid to Senior Citizens
At least 72 senior citizens from various barangays in Cotabato City received free reading glasses through the Sagip Paningin Para Kay Lolo at Lola Program, a joint initiative of the Bangsamoro government’s social services ministry and Glang Eye Care Clinic.…
Lamitan City Boosts Business with New Labor Office
Business leaders in the Bangsamoro region celebrated the relocation of the Basilan office of the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MOLE) to Lamitan City. Lamitan City, home to 45 barangays, is emerging as Basilan’s new investment hub, alongside its 11…






