The Philippine Army has acknowledged a possible case of mistaken identity after soldiers fatally shot a woman and wounded her husband during a patrol operation in Bukidnon. The couple, later identified as local residents gathering firewood, had reportedly been mistaken…
The ₱30-Million Road Project That Could Change the Future of Two Farming Villages
For farmers in Serongan and Pangandao, the journey from field to market has long meant higher costs and lost opportunities. The ₱30-million farm-to-market road project in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, promises to change that by improving access to trading centers,…
Zamboanga del Sur Town’s Bold New Gambit: Can a Modern Public Market Spark a Rural Economic Revolution?
The Municipality of Molave has inaugurated its new public market, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen local commerce, create opportunities for entrepreneurs, improve public services, and support the town's growing economy. Local and national officials hailed the facility as…
Tradition Meets Couture. See How Bangsamoro Weavers Stole the Spotlight in Manila Fashion Week.
From the looms of Tawi-Tawi to the runways of Okada Manila, Bangsamoro textiles captivated audiences at Manila International Fashion Week Season 7. Featuring the Tepo, Pis Syabit, Tennun, Langkit and Inaul, the showcase highlighted not only the artistry of indigenous…
Dipolog Wants to Build a P200-Million Boardwalk Into the Sea, A Tourism Game-Changer.
A proposed P200-million boardwalk could reshape Dipolog City's coastline, creating a new tourism landmark while strengthening defenses against rough seas and seasonal monsoon waves.
‘Trabaho Agad’ Job Fair: No Waiting Weeks for a Callback. 50 Job Seekers Hired On The Spot in Zamboanga Sibugay
On June 12, as the Philippines celebrated Independence Day, 50 jobseekers in Zamboanga Sibugay found immediate employment at the DOLE’s Trabaho Agad job fair held at Gaisano Grand Mall in Ipil.
Political Realignment: Cotabato City’s Top Leaders Leave MILF Party Ahead of Historic Parliamentary Vote
A major political realignment is unfolding in the Bangsamoro region as Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao and several local leaders abandon the MILF's political party to join the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, signaling shifting alliances before BARMM's historic first parliamentary elections…
A 7-Foot Reticulated Python Was Found in an Office in Zamboanga Sibugay. Instead of Killing It, Authorities Sent It Home.
When a seven-foot reticulated python turned up in an Ipil government office, local responders chose rescue over fear. Its release back into the wild underscores the vital role native predators play in maintaining ecological balance and demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation…
Magnaye, First Woman to Lead a Police Station in Zamboanga Sibugay
In a significant first for Zamboanga Sibugay, PLT Gina G. Magnaye was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the Malangas Municipal Police Station, becoming the first woman to head a municipal police station in the province.
A Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake has Struck the Southern Philippines. Here is What We Know Right Now.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, collapsing a building at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City and triggering tsunami warnings. At least one dead.
Sports Turn Conflicts Into Unity in Cotabato: Peace Is Played Out on the Court
Basketball and volleyball tournaments in Cotabato brought together Muslim, Christian and Indigenous youth — including some linked to former rebel groups — in an effort to strengthen peace, foster understanding and steer young people away from illegal drugs.
Mindanao’s Largest Hydropower at Risk? Electric Cooperatives Sound Alarm Over Agus–Pulangi Privatization Plan
Mindanao's electric cooperatives are pushing back against proposals that could place the Agus–Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex under private control, arguing that the region's most critical power asset should remain accountable to the public. During a high-level energy meeting convened by the…
