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Cotabato City, Philippines — The province of Lanao del Sur and its capital, Marawi City, are in mourning following the passing of former governor Bedjoria Soraya Alonto-Adiong on Friday, December 27. The 82-year-old ex-governor, who was active in socio-economic and peacebuilding initiatives during her tenure, leaves behind a legacy ofContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — A policeman is now behind bars after a shocking shooting spree on a passenger bus at the Cotabato-Davao del Sur border before dawn on Saturday, December 28. The incident left one passenger dead and two responding officers wounded. The suspect, Police Corporal Alfred Dawatan Sabas ofContinue Reading
Government agency’s personnel released a green sea turtle, an endangered species, back into the wild in Zamboanga del Norte. This successful wildlife rescue effort highlights the ongoing commitment of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to protecting the Philippines’ natural heritage. The release took place at a resortContinue Reading
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan lowers its travel advisory levels for parts of Mindanao. This move could spark a surge in Japanese tourist arrivals, boosting economic activities and attracting investments to the region. Dr. Adrian Tamayo, public relations division chief of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), highlighted theContinue Reading
The first rays of sunlight break over the jagged silhouette of mountains in Zamboanga Sibugay, painting the sky in hues of gold, pink, and orange. The gentle light kisses the calm waters of Sibugay Bay, where fisherfolk are already at work, their small boats bobbing rhythmically with the tide. It’sContinue Reading
The completion of the feasibility study for the third phase of the transformative Mindanao Railway project is expected by the first quarter, according to the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center. This milestone promises to unlock new opportunities for connectivity, commerce, and regional development in Mindanao—a region often overlooked in the country’sContinue Reading
Authorities have transitioned from a rescue mission to a recovery operation in the search for missing American YouTuber Elliot Eastman, with grim indications that the 26-year-old is no longer alive. Eastman, a content creator from Vermont, USA, was forcibly taken by armed men on October 17 in Sitio Tungawan, BarangayContinue Reading
