BARMM health missions have benefited 4,943 low-income residents in four SGA towns through expanded medical and humanitarian services.
Marcos Turns Over โฑ3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over โฑ3.4 billion in peace and development funds aimed at empowering communities, upgrading emergency response, and supporting orphaned children across the region.
BFAR Turns Over New 62-Foot Tuna Handline Fiberglass Fishing Boat to Zamboanga Sibugay Fisherfolk
A BFAR-funded fishing vessel will help a Zamboanga Sibugay fisherfolk association expand offshore fishing with training and technical support.
Heavy Rainfall Warning as Zamboanga Peninsula Under Flood and Landslide Threat
PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 as the southwest monsoon unleashes moderate to heavy rains over Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous zones are possible.
BARMM Leaders Unite to Deepen Peace, Development Partnership Across Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, five provincial governors and a Maguindanao del Sur lawmaker pledged to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, governance and sustainable development during a meeting in Cotabato City, reaffirming their commitment to lasting peace across BARMM.
140 Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Into the Sea in Zamboanga Sibugay
The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world's most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.
Inflation Drops in Zamboanga Sibugay, Offering Relief for Your Wallet
Prices are still rising โ but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugayโs inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
Newlywed Slain Before His Wife’s Eyes While Dining at Burger Outlet; Police Probe Possible Clan Feud
A newlywed man was shot dead at close range while sharing a meal with his wife inside a burger outlet in Lala, Lanao del Norte. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle, and police are investigating whether the killing was linked…
Monsoon Rains in Zamboanga Sibugay: Floods Submerge Rice Fields, Displace Hundreds
Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say waterโnot electricityโmay be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines' planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Double Pay Bump: BARMM Workers to See a Two-Tranche, 50-Peso Daily Wage Increase This Year Starting July 15
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the…
Radio Technician for Cotabato Broadcaster Killed in Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
