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The kidnapping of American vlogger Elliot Eastman in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte, has captured widespread attention due to its complex circumstances and the ongoing search for his whereabouts. Eastman, who had been living in the Philippines for five months with his Filipino wife, was reportedly abducted on October 17, 2024,Continue Reading
As the Gaza conflict drags into its 15th month, tensions escalated further with President-elect Donald Trump issuing a fiery warning about hostages still held in the region. Among the 100 captives are seven U.S. citizens, taken during the unprecedented Hamas-led attack against Israel last October, which left over 1,100 deadContinue Reading
The race to power Mindanao with cleaner, greener energy is gaining traction, with 2,875 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) projects in the works as of October 2024. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), these projects are in the indicative phase, meaning developers are still conducting studies and securingContinue Reading
In an unprecedented move late Tuesday night, South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law—the first such action in the nation’s democratic era since 1987. The shocking announcement aired live on national television at 11:00 PM local time (14:00 GMT), immediately sparking fears of a North Korean threat or aContinue Reading
“4Ps changed our lives,” Geralyn Bacang shared with a smile. “It gave me hope and the chance to finish my studies. Now, I’m preparing for the Criminologist Licensure Examination. Without 4Ps, I wouldn’t be here today.” Geralyn, the first college graduate from the Subanen Tribe in Sitio Logdeck, Kabasalan, ZamboangaContinue Reading
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that using online chat logs and video recordings as evidence in criminal cases. In a press release, the High Court said it does not violate an individual’s right to privacy when they are crucial in determining criminal liability. This decision came as the Court upheldContinue Reading
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officially launched on Monday its Islamic Finance Roadmap, spearheaded by Chief Minister Ahod Balawag Ebrahim. This initiative, Ebrahim said, marks a significant step toward establishing a functional and operational Islamic finance system guided by the principles of ethical and moral governance. WhatContinue Reading
