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MANILA – Agents from the National Bureau of Investigation–Cavite North District Office (NBI-CAVIDO North) arrested seven individuals — four foreign nationals and three Filipinos — in a late-night raid on an alleged online scam hub in Barangay Panapaan, Bacoor City.…
Opinion: The Flood Control Scandal Should Spark Procurement Reform Across Government
The ongoing investigation into the alleged anomalies in the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) flood control projects should not end with identifying who pocketed public funds or who signed off on questionable contracts. The scandal must serve as…
Tungawan Steps Up Transparency and Efficiency: Mayor Aniñon Welcomes ARTA Visit
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — The local government of Tungawan has expressed full support for the national government’s drive to eliminate red tape and improve public service delivery, following a recent visit by the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA). Mayor Angelito Aniñon…
Mohammad Yacob elected new BARMM Parliament Speaker
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Senior Minister Mohammad Yacob has been elected as the new Speaker of the 80-member Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament, following a session held on Tuesday, October 21. Yacob’s election comes after the passing of Speaker Ali…
Analyst Says Tomahawk Missiles Could Shatter Russia’s Air Defenses, Tip War in Ukraine
A former British Army officer said U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles could decisively alter the war in Ukraine by breaking through Russia’s air defenses, describing them as “battle-proven weapons” capable of undermining President Vladimir Putin’s military advantage. Writing in The Telegraph…
Explainer I What caused the magnitude 7.4 earthquake off Davao Oriental?
A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Oct. 10, 2025. The tremor was not triggered by a fault line on land, but by movement along the Philippine Trench — a major undersea subduction zone.…
Blockchain is not the enemy – governance is
The government’s sudden love affair with blockchain has sparked both optimism and skepticism. Senator Bam Aquino filed Senate Bill 1330, “An Act Mandating The Establishment And Implementation Of A National Budget Blockchain System To Enhance Transparency, Accountability, And Public Participation…
7 Things You Should Know About Earthquakes — and Why the Pacific Ring of Fire Matters
When the ground shakes, it reminds us how fragile life can be. Earthquakes strike without warning, shattering homes, claiming lives, and testing the resilience of communities. Around the world, millions live under this constant threat — and many of them…
MNLF, BARMM officials strengthen peace, development efforts in Cotabato’s Special Geographic Area
COTABATO, Philippines – The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) central committee and MNLF leaders in the Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area (SGA) agreed on Saturday, September 27, to strengthen coordination on municipal peace and security programs in support of Malacañang’s Mindanao…
OPINION | Marcos’ flood control probe: Will blood prove thicker than water?
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants us to believe that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will be different. He swears it will be politics-free, untouchable, and willing to “spare no one” – not even his cousin, former House…
Opinion I Why the local development strategy of Mayor Aniñon matters to Tungaweños
Lito Aniñon stunned the political establishment by toppling the Climaco dynasty in Tungawan during the 2025 elections. Many dismissed him as a political lightweight—a newcomer with little chance of delivering real change. Barely three months into office, however, the mayor…
New Tungawan Mayor to Push Agri Transformation After Years of Neglect
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – Barely three months into office, Tungawan Mayor Lito Aninon is moving to overhaul the agriculture sector in the municipality’s rural barangays, a bold step for a political newcomer who stunned many by ending nearly three decades…
