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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. The outreach, conducted last week, aligns with the Bangsamoro AutonomousContinue Reading
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 towns and Isabela City. The transfer of the office from IsabelaContinue Reading
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the government’s ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th ID, announced the new assignments on Friday, January 17. TheContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market during rainy days. The Blaans, an indigenous group in MindanaoContinue Reading
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is raising alarms over the Supreme Court’s (SC) decision to allow commercial fishing in municipal waters, pointing to a growing body of evidence that overfishing is threatening the sustainability of the nation’s marine ecosystems and the livelihoods of small-scale fishermen. Recent studiesContinue Reading
Meta Platforms, Inc.’s decision to scrap its fact-checking program across Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp has alarmed experts. They warned that Meta’s decision could amplify disinformation ahead of the Philippines’ midterm elections in May. Karl Patrick R. Mendoza, associate professor at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines’ Department of Communication Research,Continue Reading
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering invoking a national economic emergency to justify an expansive tariff regime targeting both allies and adversaries. According to CNN report, sources familiar with internal discussions, the strategy could redefine global trade dynamics during Trump’s second term, marking a dramatic pivot in U.S. economic policy.Continue Reading
