Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines — Even as household internet access remains low in parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula, government data show steady progress in digital connectivity, highlighting both opportunities and ongoing challenges for the region. The 2024 National Information and Communications…
Army, Police Arrest Top Wanted Murder Suspect In Zamboanga Sibugay Town
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…
SIDEBAR: Why Gutalac exports nickel — not iron ore
Gutalac, a coastal municipality in Zamboanga del Norte, is known in mining and shipping circles as a nickel export point, not an iron ore hub. According to government mineral records, Gutalac has no active iron ore mines. Instead, the area…
15 Dead As RORO Ferry Sinks Off Basilan; Search Ongoing For 43 Passengers
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — At least 15 passengers were confirmed dead after a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry sank off the waters of Basilan early Monday, January 26, authorities said. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman confirmed the fatalities in an interview with Super…
BARMM Lauds Support Of Two Region 12 Governors To Moro Communities
COTABATO CITY — Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have expressed appreciation for the support extended by two Christian governors in Region 12 to Moro communities, citing their cooperation as a boost to peace and development…
4 Army Soldiers Killed In DI-Maute Ambush In Lanao Del Norte
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines – Four Philippine Army soldiers were killed, while another was wounded, in an ambush carried out by militants of the Dawlah Islamiyah–Maute Group (DI-MG) on Friday in Barangay Lininding, Munai, Lanao del Norte. The Philippine Army…
Chinese National Arrested In Zamboanga Sibugay For Alleged Visa Violation
The BUUG, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities arrested a 52-year-old Chinese national on Tuesday for allegedly working as a manager at a business establishment without the required permits, police said. The arrest was carried out by joint operatives of the Philippine…
Araw Ng Tungawan at 65: A Town Marks Its Turning Point
The 65th Araw ng Tungawan is not just another date on the town’s calendar, marked by parades, pageants, and perfunctory speeches. This year, the celebration carries a deeper political and historical weight. It marks not only the founding anniversary of…
Upland Communities Plant Nearly 45,000 Trees In South Cotabato, GenSan
COTABATO CITY — Upland communities in South Cotabato and nearby General Santos City have successfully grown nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees over the past four years, a reforestation effort that environmental advocates say should be replicated across Central Mindanao.…
EXPLAINER: What We Know About The Killing Of A PCG Station Commander In Zamboanga Sibugay
The fatal shooting of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer along a busy highway in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay has raised alarm among residents and security forces. Here’s what we know so far. Who was the victim? The victim was Lt.…
EXPLAINER: What A Zamboanga Sibugay College Of Medicine Means — And Why It’s More Complicated Than It Sounds
The filing of House Bill No. 7071, which proposes the establishment of a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine, has renewed public discussion on healthcare access, and medical education. Authored by Congresswoman Dr. Marly Hofer-Hasim, a physician-legislator, the bill seeks to…
Bangsamoro Parliament OKs New District Map Ahead Of 2026 Polls
The Bangsamoro Parliament approved before dawn on Tuesday a bill reconfiguring the 32 parliamentary districts in the autonomous region, clearing a major legal hurdle ahead of its first-ever elections. The measure, Parliament Bill 415, was passed on third and final…
