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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – What was supposed to be a terrifying encounter with a captive crocodile in Siay town may ironically revive dwindling interest in the area’s ecotourism. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Zamboanga Peninsula has ordered the temporary closure of the crocodile enclosure inContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Newly appointed Bangsamoro Parliament Member Naguib Sinarimbo has launched barangay consultations in Cotabato City, in a bid to bridge the gap between policymakers and ordinary citizens. Sinarimbo, a lawyer and former BARMM local government minister, met with residents of Barangays Rosary Heights 10 and 11 forContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Indigenous leaders, local officials, and mining regulators have joined forces to install 18 anti-illegal mining signages across Tampakan town in South Cotabato, a mineral-rich area eyed for large-scale copper and gold extraction by 2026. The initiative, involving Blaan tribal leaders, barangay officials, and representatives from theContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Military and police forces are ramping up preparations to ensure peaceful elections in Sulu and Tawi-Tawi in May 2025. Lieutenant General Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), said on Saturday, April 26, that all military units in the two island provinces have finalizedContinue Reading
MAGUINDANAO DEL SUR, Philippines – Local executives from six towns in Maguindanao del Sur turned over 40 combat firearms to the Army’s 601st Infantry Brigade on Saturday, April 26, as part of ongoing efforts to complement the Mindanao peace process. The surrendered weapons include M16, M14, Garand, and Carbine rifles,Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – In a move signaling continuity and stability, Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua has retained three key ministers tasked with overseeing vital sectors that align with the region’s peacebuilding and development goals. Macacua, who assumed leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) last March,Continue Reading
KORONADAL CITY, Philippines – Tucked deep in the highlands of Tampakan, South Cotabato, where rugged terrain separates communities from basic services, a young volunteer health worker finds it fulfilling in bridging the gap between isolation and hope. Kiel Ian Loria – or Kiel, as he’s known to residents – beganContinue Reading
