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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 Jr. said the police force is in constant coordination withContinue Reading
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 It Matter? A trade surplus happens when a country exportsContinue Reading
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, 21, a woman who attempted to leave the country forContinue Reading
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 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year. Here’s whatContinue Reading
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 of top-down government approach that has plagued governance in theContinue Reading
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 island province composed of 11 municipalities, lies at the southernmostContinue Reading
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 Montawal in Maguindanao del Sur and Old Kaabacan in theContinue Reading
