What began as a daylight ambush of a police corporal ended in stunning fashion: one suspect โ himself a cop โ surrendered after investigators used CCTV footage to identify him as the getaway driver. The alleged shooter was arrested hours…
One Village Opts for a Box Culvert Over a Brand-New Rescue Vehicle โ And the Governor Canโt Stop Praising Them
While 13 barangays received new emergency rescue vehicles, Barangay Poblacion chose a different path โ a much-needed box culvert. Governor Darel Dexter Uy praised the decision as a model of practical leadership and unity.
4 Nabbed, Nearly P14-M Shabu Seized; Zamboanga Sibugay Drug Network Smashed in Midnight Raids
In coordinated strikes on June 30, authorities arrested four suspects from Zamboanga City and seized two kilos of shabu worth P13.6 million plus a firearm, disrupting active drug networks in Zamboanga Sibugay.
BARMMโs Historic Parliamentary Elections: Peace, Power & Peril โ Whatโs Really at Stake?
The upcoming Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections mark a defining moment for BARMM. From completing the MILF peace agreement to shaping governance and security, everything is on the line as the region transitions to full elected rule.
Red Tide in Tantanang and Dumanquilas Bay, Again: What Everyone Should Know
Red tide has struck again in Zamboangaโs Tantanang and Dumanquillas Bays, triggering shellfish bans due to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP). This explainer breaks down the science, health risks, and practical safety advice.
Zamboanga Sibugay’s Growth Collides With Fragile Flyway as Mining Scars the Land โ Can Green Victories Last?
From oyster festivals and Ramsar recognitions to rivers stained by mining, Zamboanga Sibugay balances ecotourism dreams with extraction realities. Fishers turned wetland guardians reveal whatโs at stake.
Why ZAMSURECO II Hikes Rates for June
ZAMSURECO II is increasing electricity rates this June due to a major outage at Therma South Inc. Residential consumers face a P2.5237/kWh hike. Here's why your bill will be higher.
Municipal Worker Fatally Shot Along Road in Zamboanga Sibugay, Police Investigate Motive
A 62-year-old auxiliary worker employed by the Imelda municipal government was found dead beside his motorcycle after being shot in Barangay Santa Barbara. Investigators are working to identify the suspect and determine the motive behind the fatal attack.
Fees Worth Billions Exit, Clean Power Never Arrives: A Tale of Zamsureco II Power Woes
For over six years, ZAMSURECO II has operated under National Electrification Administration supervision after its board was deactivated. Despite consumer payments into the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) for renewables, reliable power and clean energy projects remain elusive in Zamboanga Sibugayโs…
On His Way to Celebrate Mass, a Young Priest Dies in a Panabo Road Crash
Fr. Francis Panistan Cadagdagon, CSCh, 38, a member of the Cavanis congregation, died in a road accident in Panabo City on June 18 while traveling to Davao City to celebrate Mass. Ordained less than two years ago, the young priest's…
From Moral Governance to a Stronger Bangsamoro: Can Macacua Deliver Stability Before BARMMโs Historic Parliamentary Elections?
With parliamentary elections just months away, BARMMโs Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua is steering the region toward greater stability, doubling down on moral governance while advancing education, infrastructure, and investment initiatives under the new โMas Matatag na Bangsamoroโ framework.
โWhy Must We Leave Home to Become Seafarers?โ Tawi-Tawi Pushes for Its First Maritime School
Lawmakers, local officials and business leaders in Tawi-Tawi are backing a proposal to establish the provinceโs first maritime school, saying it would spare students from relocating to distant cities and expand educational opportunities in one of the countryโs most remote…
