MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Army immediately relieved a training official from his post after publicly declaring that he was withdrawing support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a move that marked the first known case of an active-duty Armed Forces…
EXPLAINER | Why Donald Trump’s ‘Anti-Globalist’ Stance Looks Like Yankee Imperialism
Donald Trump brands himself as an anti-globalist—a disruptor of elite-driven international institutions and liberal world order. But critics argue that his policies and rhetoric don’t dismantle empire. Instead, they repackage American imperial power in nationalist language. So why does Trump’s…
AFP Clarifies Col. Mongao’s Status Amid “Withdrawal Of Support” Rumors
A recent social media post claimed that Col. Audie Mongao, a senior officer in the Philippine Army, had withdrawn support for the Marcos administration, sparking widespread online discussion. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) quickly moved to clarify the situation,…
Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippines’ Youngest Province In The Zamboanga Peninsula
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of Mindanao, with Ipil as its capital and largest municipality. It is bordered by Zamboanga del Norte to the north, Zamboanga del Sur to the east,…
Zamboanga Sibugay Inks Strategic Partnerships With National Agencies To Boost Public Safety, Housing, Livelihoods
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The provincial government of Zamboanga Sibugay has sealed a series of strategic partnerships with key national government agencies, aiming to strengthen public safety, expand access to housing, protect overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and preserve indigenous livelihoods.…
UN Says US Still Legally Bound To Pay Dues Despite Withdrawal Order
The United Nations (UN) has pushed back against a sweeping US directive ordering withdrawal from dozens of international bodies, stressing that Washington remains legally bound to pay its assessed contributions under the UN Charter. The clarification comes after a US…
Why Trump Wanted Greenland — and Why Denmark and Greenland Said No
US President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States “buying” Greenland in 2019. He revived the idea of acquiring Greenland after the US attacked and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. The proposal was widely mocked as absurd. But behind…
Explainer: Was Duterte ‘Kidnapped’ To The Hague? Why His ICC Case Is Not Like Maduro’s
A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague — drawing a parallel with what some describe as the “kidnapping” of Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro. But…
Mabuhay Town Adopts AI, Blockchain Platform For Digital Governance
MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay — The local government of Mabuhay has formally adopted a digital governance platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, marking a major step toward modernizing public service delivery in the island municipality. The municipal government…
Bangsamoro Officials Slam Supreme Court Contempt Bid Versus 10 MPs As ‘Harassment’
COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro officials have slammed as “harassment” a petition for indirect contempt filed before the Supreme Court against 10 regional lawmakers over the delayed reapportionment of parliamentary districts following Sulu’s exclusion from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim…
What Are The Chances The Philippines Gets Dragged Into World War III?
Talk of a possible World War III (WW3) has resurfaced amid rising global tensions—from the war in Ukraine to flashpoints in the Middle East and growing rivalry between the United States and China. This has raised a pressing question for…
FACT CHECK: Did Russia “Step In” To Support Venezuela Amid Rising Global Tensions?
A viral social media post claims that “Moscow steps in” as Russia has declared its readiness to support Venezuela amid rising global tensions. The post suggests that Russia is actively intervening. But what is the truth behind this claim? THE…






