ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 28) — Local officials in Basilan province said the municipality of Tipo-Tipo is “under siege” after armed clashes erupted between two rival commanders of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), forcing most residents to flee their homes. Basilan…
P-EAGA Environment Cluster Holds 2nd Semester Meet in Zamboanga Sibugay
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Philippine–East ASEAN Growth Area (P-EAGA) Environment Cluster held its second semester meeting on October 22–23 at Badsbro Hotel here to align regional environmental programs and strengthen cooperation among Mindanao regions. P-EAGA is the Philippine component…
Battle of the Bands Unites Soldiers, Youth in Celebration of Peace in Sulu
LUUK, Sulu (October 27, 2025) — Soldiers, youth, and local officials joined in a Battle of the Bands at Mans Beach Resort here on Saturday in a celebration aimed at promoting peace and unity through music. Brig. Gen. Alaric Avelino Delos…
Feature: A Long Road for Mayor Aniñon to Lift Tungawan Forward
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — The road to progress here is long, uneven, and mostly unpaved. For Mayor Angelito Aniñon, that road isn’t just literal—it’s the path toward pulling this quiet coastal municipality out of poverty and into sustainable growth. Tungawan,…
7 nabbed, ₱66,000 worth of suspected shabu seized in Zamboanga Sibugay ops
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Separate anti-drug campaigns by the Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office (ZSBPPO), led by Provincial Director Barnard Danie V. Dasugo, resulted in the arrest of seven suspects and the seizure of suspected shabu worth roughly ₱66,300. The operatives…
Military Recovers 7 High-Powered Firearms After Armed Clash in Ligawasan, BARMM
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The military recovered seven high-powered firearms after intervening in a clash between two armed groups in Ligawasan, Special Geographic Area (SGA), Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), that left one person dead, authorities said Thursday. Maj.…
Pagadian City: The Little Hong Kong of the South
Pagadian City is nestled between the verdant hills of Zamboanga del Sur and the glimmering waters of Illana Bay. It Pagadian City welcomes travelers with a landscape as breathtaking as it is unexpected. Known as the “Little Hong Kong of…
Dipolog City: The Sunset Capital of Mindanao
Tucked along the tranquil shores of the Sulu Sea, Dipolog City is the kind of destination that quietly captivates you. Known as the Gateway to Western Mindanao and the Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines, this city combines coastal charm,…
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…
Tungaweños Praise Mayor Aniñon for Keeping WMSU-Tungawan Campus Open
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay — Mayor Angelito Aniñon is earning cheers from Tungaweños for his steadfast support of the Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) campus in the municipality, the town’s only higher education institution. For the faculty and staff of WMSU-ESU…
BARMM Minister Sinolinding praises “All-In-One Surgical Mission” team for service despite earthquake threats
COTABATO CITY, October 19, 2025 — Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil “Jojo” M. Sinolinding, Jr. lauded the medical team and volunteers behind the “All-In-One Surgical Mission” in the Special Geographic Area (SGA), Montawal, and Pagalungan, saying their work “transformed the…






