ZAMSURECO II consumers are called Member-Consumer-Owners, but legal rules raise a provocative question: do they actually own the electric cooperative they pay every month?
Category: Mindanao
Two Bangsamoro Hospitals Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Womenโs Center as Region Steps Up Pro-Poor Healthcare
Two Bangsamoro public hospitals launched new pro-poor healthcare initiatives Tuesday, including the regionโs first Womenโs Wellness Center and expanded services for women, children and indigent patients.
P10 Million Lifeline: Marcos Administration Brings Medical Aid, Rice Assistance to Zamboanga Sibugay
A P10 million medical assistance fund and rice distribution program were brought to Zamboanga Sibugay as the Marcos administration expanded support for indigent families.
BARMM Labor Ministry Earns GSIS Top Performing Agency Award for 2025
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Labor and Employment was recognized by GSIS as a top-performing agency for 2025 for its timely and proper remittance of employeesโ insurance premiums.
2 Seats, 6 Tribes, 1 Big Choice: Who Will Speak for Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Parliament?
Two seats in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament are reserved for Indigenous Peoples. As tribal leaders prepare to choose their representatives, the stakes go beyond who gets the seats โ it is about whose voices will shape laws affecting ancestral lands, culture and development.
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr.: Media Mogul, Political Kingpin, and One of the Philippines’ Most Controversial Public Figures
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr., founder of TAPE Inc. and former congressman, dies at 85, leaving a legacy shaped by media success and legal controversy.
Fact Check: Is Zamboanga Sibugay Really the Philippines’ 8th Poorest Province?
A viral poverty ranking sparked debate. Here’s why Zamboanga Sibugay officials say the claim is false and what the PSA data reportedly shows.
P3.4M Worth of Meth Seized in Entrapment Operation as Local Leaders Join Cotabato City Anti-Drug Raid
Anti-narcotics agents in Cotabato City seized half a kilogram of suspected methamphetamine valued at 3.4 million pesos and arrested two brothers during an entrapment operation. Supported by local officials and traditional Moro leaders, the raid highlights intensified multi-agency efforts to dismantle regional drug trafficking networks.
After Years of Blood Feud, Rival Basilan Clans Sign Peace Covenant to End Long-Running Conflict
A peace pact between the Ballaho and Dulla clans ends a yearslong feud in Lamitan City, offering hope for stability, safety and progress.
Free School Bus Program Eases Financial Strain for Indigenous Students in Tampakan Town
A collaborative program between the Barangay Pulabato local government and Sagittarius Mines Incorporated is providing free daily transportation for public school students in South Cotabato, saving low-income Indigenous Blaan families up to 180 pesos a day.
8 BIFF Bomb Makers Surrender After Leader’s Death, Dealing Major Blow to Extremist Network
Eight former bomb makers of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered in Maguindanao del Sur, marking another major setback for the extremist group following the death of its leader. Military officials say the defections weaken the group’s bomb-making capability and extortion network while supporting ongoing efforts to restore peace in Central Mindanao.
Every Morning, He Drives More Than 100 Children to School for Free. For Families in South Cotabato, He’s Changing Lives One Ride at a Time.
A driver, a free bus and a mining-funded program are helping children in South Cotabato stay in school while easing costs for families.