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IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Joint forces of the Philippine Army and the Philippine National Police arrested Wahabbin Bautista Abdulhari, a national-level most wanted fugitive facing multiple murder charges, in Barangay Tiayon, Ipil, on Friday, January 24, 2026. Authorities apprehended Abdulhari…
PNP Orders Intensified Intel Ops vs Terror Recruitment In Mindanao
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has ordered stricter monitoring and intensified intelligence-gathering to prevent terrorism-related recruitment and training activities in Mindanao, following warnings of renewed militant movements in parts of the region. PNP acting chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez…
China’s Record $1.2T Trade Surplus Explained: How Beijing Beat U.S. Tariffs
In a development that has captured global economic attention, **China posted its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025 — around $1.19–$1.2 trillion — despite renewed U.S. tariffs aimed at curbing Chinese exports. What Is a Trade Surplus — and Why Does…
Biometric Technology Exposes Passport Impostor At NAIA Terminal 3
Manila, Philippines — Advanced biometric face-referencing technology led to the arrest of a suspected passport impostor at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said. Immigration authorities identified the suspect as Nimo Ahmed Hassan,…
What To Know About The Philippine Economy In 2026
After a turbulent 2025, the Philippine economy enters 2026 at a critical crossroads—caught between the hope of a rebound and the risk of another year of missed targets. With growth slowing, confidence shaken, and new faces leading economic policy, 2026…
EXPLAINER: What Really Happened To Ipil’s ₱30-Million Unused Medical Equipment?
Some quarters raised the question over ₱30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. But records and statements from local officials suggest the issue is rooted less in local procurement decisions — and more of an issue…
Tawi-Tawi emerging as BARMM’s ‘new investment frontier’
COTABATO CITY — Business leaders and regional officials are increasingly pointing to Tawi-Tawi as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) “new investment frontier,” citing sustained peace, political stability, and its strategic proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia. Tawi-Tawi, an…
Bangsamoro Lawmaker Delivers Food Aid To Malnourished Moro Children
COTABATO PROVINCE, Philippines — Malnourished Moro children in two predominantly Muslim communities received rice and other basic food supplies this week as part of a continuing humanitarian campaign led by a member of the Bangsamoro Parliament. Municipal officials from Datu…
From Marawi To Bondi: Why The Philippines’ Battle With Extremism Is Back In Focus
The Philippines is once again under international scrutiny after Australian authorities confirmed that the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney had spent weeks in the country before carrying out the attack. While Philippine officials have strongly rejected…
U.S., PH Troops Inspect New Batanes Base as Tensions Rise Near Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines — American and Philippine military officials have inspected a newly opened forward operating base in Batanes, underscoring the allies’ growing security cooperation as tensions continue to rise in waters near Taiwan. The visit comes as Manila strengthens its…
Bondi Beach Shooting: What We Know — And What We Still Don’t
Australian authorities say a father and son accused of carrying out the deadly shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach were motivated by extremist Islamic State (IS) ideology. The attack, which killed 15 people, is the country’s worst mass shooting in nearly…
Corruption Isn’t a Flood Control Problem — It’s a Governance Problem
When floods hit, so does public anger. And almost inevitably, flood control projects take the blame: overpriced, poorly built, endlessly funded, and seemingly designed to fail. The outrage is understandable. But singling out flood control as the corruption-prone sector misses…
