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ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – For students in geographically isolated communities across Mindanao, free internet access is helping break long-standing barriers to learning. The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Region IX has distributed 2,324 free SIM cards to public…
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The impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte has effectively hit a dead end after the Supreme Court (SC) upheld its ruling declaring the House of Representatives’ impeachment process unconstitutional. Here’s what happened, why it matters, and what comes next. What…
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Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) said that a Filipino national fighting with Russian forces was killed in the Donetsk region near Novoselivka, serving in a Russian assault unit and killed during a “meat assault.” Verdict: Partially accurate — reported by Ukrainian…
Gutalac Nickel Project Seeks Major Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns
The proposed Gutalac Nickel Project (GNP) in Zamboanga del Norte has entered a new and more contentious phase after its proponent had sought an expansion even as environmental and social concerns remain unresolved. The project, led by Florjenmar Mining &…
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US Military Alert Toward Iran: What We Know And What Remains Unverified
MANILA, Philippines – Recent reports suggest that the United States has informed Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the UAE that a potential military action against Iran could be imminent. These reports come amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran, with…
PNP Orders Deeper Probe Into Financiers Of Large-Scale Cigarette Smuggling
MANILA, Philippines – Philippine National Police (PNP) acting chief Lieutenant General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has ordered a deeper probe into large-scale cigarette smuggling, saying authorities must go beyond seizures and arrests to identify the financiers behind the illegal trade.…
Impeachment Complaints vs Marcos Jr.: What The One-Year Ban Means
Two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have been referred to the House of Representatives’ committee on justice — a procedural move that has major legal consequences, including the activation of the Constitution’s one-year ban on impeachment. Here’s what…
