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In a significant first for Zamboanga Sibugay, PLT Gina G. Magnaye was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the Malangas Municipal Police Station, becoming the first woman to head a municipal police station in the province.
A Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake has Struck the Southern Philippines. Here is What We Know Right Now.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, collapsing a building at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City and triggering tsunami warnings. At least one dead.
The Protein Myth: Why Extra Shakes and Steaks Won’t Build Your Muscles
The protein boom promises bigger muscles with every shake and steak. But research reveals a clearer truth: lifting weights, not loading up on protein alone, is what builds strength and size — at any age.
Sports Turn Conflicts Into Unity in Cotabato: Peace Is Played Out on the Court
Basketball and volleyball tournaments in Cotabato brought together Muslim, Christian and Indigenous youth — including some linked to former rebel groups — in an effort to strengthen peace, foster understanding and steer young people away from illegal drugs.
Mindanao’s Largest Hydropower at Risk? Electric Cooperatives Sound Alarm Over Agus–Pulangi Privatization Plan
Mindanao's electric cooperatives are pushing back against proposals that could place the Agus–Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex under private control, arguing that the region's most critical power asset should remain accountable to the public. During a high-level energy meeting convened by the…
Mining Company Wins Another Environmental Certification Even Before Digging Begins
Sagittarius Mines Incorporated has secured another TÜV NORD environmental certification, strengthening its position ahead of the planned 2028 launch of the Tampakan Copper-Gold Project, one of the largest undeveloped mining ventures in Southeast Asia. Supporters hail the project's economic promise,…
4 Children Rescued After Zamboanga City Raid Targets Online Sexual Exploitation Network
Authorities rescued four children and arrested a suspect in Zamboanga City after dismantling an alleged online child exploitation network.
“Continuity is Key”: Why Marcos Says the Constitution Itself Encourages Lack of Continuity
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reignited debate over the 1987 Constitution, arguing that its term limits and electoral structure encourage political discontinuity and policy reversals. As his alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte unravels, Marcos warns that reforms take years…
What Everyone Should Know About the Foods Linked to High Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks
Most of the sodium, unhealthy fats, and additives driving hypertension and heart disease don’t come from your salt shaker — they hide in the processed and restaurant foods millions eat daily. Here’s what everyone should know.
P6.4-Million Illicit Cigarettes Bust in Zamboanga Sibugay, Instead of Smuggling, Warehouse Owner Faces Violations Under Tobacco Labeling Law
Authorities seized P6.4 million worth of illicit cigarettes in Titay, Zamboanga Sibugay, but the warehouse owner is expected to face charges under the Graphic Health Warnings Law instead of anti-smuggling statutes. The case highlights the legal and evidentiary hurdles law…
Tungawan Mayor Hails Surrender of Elusive Crime Boss Amid Fragile Peace in Zamboanga Sibugay
Authorities in Zamboanga Sibugay hailed the surrender of the alleged leader of the Labain Criminal Group and one of its members as a breakthrough in the province’s peace and anti-criminality campaign. Officials said sustained dialogue and trust-building efforts helped convince…
Zamboanga del Norte is Set for a Major Health Upgrade as Construction of the P1.015B Liloy General Hospital Moves Forward
The proposed 100-bed Liloy General Hospital has reached a key milestone with its masterplan completed and budgetary requirements set for inclusion in the 2027 national budget, bringing improved healthcare closer for residents of the 3rd District.
