Basilan Steel Arrives in Zamboanga City, Sets Stage for Grassroots Basketball Push

The Basilan Steel Basketball Team has landed in Zamboanga City, kicking off training, clinics, and outreach programs aimed at developing local talent and energizing the regionโ€™s sports scene.

Bishop Condemns Greed as Root Cause of Albay’s Environmental Crisis

Greed and the unrelenting pursuit of power and wealth are fueling the destruction of Albayโ€™s environment, says Bishop Joey Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi, as the province reels from catastrophic flooding that displaced thousands. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Baylon didn’t mince words.ย โ€œLet us regulate our greed because it is greed that […]

Why the Philippines’ Newest Ramsar Sites Are Vital for the Planet and Communities

The Philippines has elevated two of its most biodiverse and ecologically critical areas to international prominence by designating the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) as Ramsar Sitesโ€”Wetlands of International Importance. This recognition isnโ€™t just a badge of honor; itโ€™s a clarion call to protect ecosystems that sustain life, bolster […]

Commission Warns IP Leaders: No Shield for Illegal Quarrying Activities

The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in the Davao Region (NCIP-Davao) has taken a firm stance against illegal quarrying, emphasizing that Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders involved in such activities will not receive legal protection. This declaration underscores the commissionโ€™s commitment to upholding the Indigenous Peoplesโ€™ Rights Act (IPRA) of 1997 and preserving ancestral lands. NCIP-Davao […]

Netflix Faces Legal Heat Over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Fight Glitches

Netflixโ€™s foray into live sports broadcasting with last Fridayโ€™s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match is being hailed as a milestone by the platformโ€”but not without controversy. With a staggering 108 million viewers globally and a peak of 65 million concurrent streams, the event set impressive records. Yet, not everyone is celebrating. One disgruntled […]

Manginsay Stuns Cadag for Women’s Singles Gold in Philippine National Para Games

Zamboanga Sibugayโ€™s rising table tennis star, Lhey Marie Manginsay, delivered a commanding performance at the 8th Philippine National Para Games, sweeping national team standout Minnie Cadag 3-0 to claim the womenโ€™s singles Class 10 gold medal Thursday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in Manila. โ€œI played well today. I persisted to come here because it’s my […]