CAMP SIONGCO, Maguindanao del Norte — For the first time since the 1950s, the municipality of Datu Odin Sinsuat — originally named Dinaig — has new leaders from noble Maguindanaon clans that had long been excluded from local governance. Datu…
SIAP Wins 31 of 40 Mayoral Races in Lanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Only eight of the 40 mayoral candidates fielded by Serbisyong Inklusibo, Alyansang Progresibo, or SIAP, the pioneer regional political party in the Bangsamoro region, were defeated in the May 12 elections in Lanao del Sur. Established…
Midtimbang Proclaimed Maguindanao del Sur Governor; Ebrahim, Macacua Thank Supporters
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao del Norte — Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Chair and United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP) head Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, along with Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, expressed gratitude Tuesday night, May 13, to supporters of Datu…
Hofer, allies dominate Zamboanga Sibugay polls
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Gov. Ann Hofer secured a second term as Zamboanga Sibugay governor, with most of her allies dominating the 2025 midterm elections. The Provincial Board of Canvassers proclaimed Hofer and her allies on May 13. As of…
End of an Era: Jalosjos Clan Loses Grip on Zamboanga del Norte
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE, Philippines – The decades-long political reign of the Jalosjos family in this province appears to be crumbling, with initial results from the 2025 elections showing the clan losing key strongholds to allies of the Uy political family.…
Rodrigo Duterte’s Downfall Marks a Dramatic Turn in Philippine Politics
Rodrigo Duterte—once a firebrand leader who vowed to rid the Philippines of crime through a brutal anti-drug war—found himself outmaneuvered in politics and in custody. The former president was met by Philippine authorities as he landed in Manila from Hong…
Swalwell Blasts Trump as a ‘Child’ in Heated Censorship Hearing Clash
In a fiery exchange during Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee hearing on government censorship, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) delivered a scathing rebuke to Republicans, particularly targeting Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), while dropping a bombshell revelation about President Donald Trump. The hearing,…
Senate Faces Criticism Over Delayed Impeachment Trial for VP Sara Duterte
The Senate is under fire for its decision to delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with critics arguing that the move contradicts the constitutional mandate for such proceedings to begin “forthwith.” The trial is now expected to…
Trump Breaks Tradition: No Bible for Oath-Taking
President Donald Trump made headlines during his inauguration on Monday by omitting a long-standing tradition—placing his hand on a Bible while taking the presidential oath. Standing next to him, First Lady Melania Trump held two Bibles: one belonging to her…
Elon Musk Sparks Controversy with Gesture at Trump Inauguration Celebration
Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO and owner of X (formerly Twitter), ignited a storm of criticism after making a one-armed gesture during a speech celebrating Donald Trump’s inauguration. The event took place at Washington, D.C.’s Capital One Arena, where Musk…
Joe Biden’s Farewell Warning: Defending Democracy in Perilous Times
In a poignant final address to the nation from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden issued a heartfelt warning about the perils facing American democracy. He spoke with the gravitas of a leader passing the torch. Biden cautioned against the…
Trump’s Sentencing Remarks Leave Courtroom in Frustration
During Friday’s sentencing for 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records, former President and now President-elect Donald Trump delivered a disjointed statement via video feed, leaving many in the courtroom visibly frustrated. The case stems from allegations that Trump…






