Category: News
‘Warrant or not, the world is watching’: ICC spotlight turns to Bato dela Rosa
MANILA, Philippines – Warrant or not, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, the man who once stood at the frontline of Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs now finds himself in the crosshairs of international justice. Dela Rosa, the former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief who launched the controversial anti-drug campaign, is reportedly facing an arrest
From Fighters to Farmers: Former MILF Combatants Trained to Raise Native Chickens in Mindanao
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY — Once carrying arms for the Moro struggle, a group of 12 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) combatants are now raising chickens instead of conflict — learning how to build livelihoods through native poultry farming in Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur. These ex-fighters, drawn from recognized MILF camps across Mindanao, completed a
2 SOCCSKSARGEN Governors, MNLF Back BARMM Chief Minister Macacua’s Extended Term
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Two governors in Region 12 and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have expressed support for Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua as he continues to lead the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) under an extended presidential appointment. Cotabato Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza and South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. said
Tungawan’s Angelito Aniñon: The Mayor Who Brings Governance to the Doorsteps of His People
TUNGAWAN, Zamboanga Sibugay – For a town long battling poverty and neglect, the winds of change may finally be blowing in Tungawan. At the center of this quiet transformation is Mayor Angelito Aniñon, whose brand of leadership is reshaping how basic services reach the people. Barely into his term, Aniñon is already making bold, practical
Scientists test one-time gene editing therapy that may permanently lower cholesterol
MANILA, Philippines – Scientists have taken a major step toward what could be a permanent fix for high cholesterol — a one-time gene-editing treatment that targets the liver to switch off a gene linked to elevated cholesterol and heart disease. In a clinical trial reported by CNN on Saturday, November 8, researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 technology
BIR Officer Shot Dead in Ipil; Killing Follows Slay of Two Security Guards at Same Office
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay — A Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) employee was shot dead on the spot by motorcycle-riding assailants on the night of November 7, 2025, just three days after two security guards assigned to the same office were also killed by still unidentified suspects. The latest victim was identified as Ian Jude Soriano
UP expert: Forests loss worsens floods — a warning Mindanao can no longer ignore
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The massive flooding that struck Cebu during Typhoon Tino serves as a stark warning for Mindanao, where hills and forests are vanishing fast in the name of “development.” According to Dr. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of the University of the Philippines (UP) Resilience Institute, the country’s worsening floods can no longer
Zamboanga Sibugay rolls out unified radio network to boost security, emergency coordination
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay – The provincial government has launched a Unified and Centralized Radio Communication System, a province-wide network designed to enhance coordination among security, law enforcement, and emergency response agencies. The new system links the military, police, Philippine Coast Guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, disaster response units, and barangay offices under one communication platform,
Five Bangsamoro governors back Chief Minister Macacua’s leadership amid postponed BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Efforts to promote political unity in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) gained momentum after the region’s five governors signed a manifesto of support recognizing the leadership of Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua. Macacua, who has been overseeing BARMM’s ministries and support agencies since his appointment by President
Death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi rises to 114; corruption in flood-control projects blamed for devastation
MANILA, Philippines – Typhoon Kalmaegi, the deadliest storm to hit the Philippines this year, has claimed at least 114 lives and left 127 others missing after triggering massive floods and landslides across Cebu and nearby provinces, authorities reported on Friday, November 7. The typhoon’s torrential rains inundated entire communities, washed away bridges, and displaced tens
Report: Asia leads global renewables growth but remains world’s coal hub
MANILA, Philippines – Asia is emerging as the world’s fastest-growing region for renewable energy, but it remains heavily dependent on coal, underscoring the complexity of its energy transition, according to a new report by Energy Tracker Asia released on December 19, 2024. The report, titled The State of Asia’s Energy Transition and the Outlook for
Navy, police seize ₱41M smuggled cigarettes off Basilan, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities seized more than ₱41 million worth of undocumented foreign-brand cigarettes in separate maritime operations off Basilan and Zamboanga City on Sunday, November 2, in what officials described as part of their continuing campaign against smuggling in Western Mindanao waters. Rear Admiral Constancio Arturo Reyes Jr., commander of the Western Mindanao Naval
