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Cotabato City, Philippines — The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce Matabalao sounded the alarm during a dialogue with reporters atContinue Reading
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world, China is facing a new viral threat—Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). This rapidly spreading pathogen is causing flu-like symptoms eerily reminiscent of COVID-19, igniting fears of another health crisis. Social media is awash with reports and videos depicting crowded hospitals and overburdened crematoriums,Continue Reading
US President-elect Donald Trump has stunned the world by emerging as a fervent advocate for bitcoin and cryptocurrency, igniting both excitement and controversy on the global stage. Over the past year, Trump’s embrace of crypto has driven extraordinary investments in bitcoin, sparking both high hopes and stern warnings from criticsContinue Reading
Zamboanga Sibugay has emerged as the fastest-growing economy in the Zamboanga Peninsula, clocking a 6% growth rate in 2023, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). While this performance is a slight dip from the province’s 8.6% growth in 2022, it still outpaces its regional neighbors, with Zamboanga del SurContinue Reading
Philippine elections are more than just a process—they’re a reflection of who we are as a nation. In a country where 99% of the 114-million population owns a smartphone, and 7 out of 10 use the internet via mobile phones, our digital habits have redefined the political landscape. Our collectiveContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines – Health workers in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) who served during the pandemic had received their Health Emergency Allowance (HEA). The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim’s office, facilitated the release of the HEA from the national government between JuneContinue Reading
Cotabato City, Philippines — The province of Lanao del Sur and its capital, Marawi City, are in mourning following the passing of former governor Bedjoria Soraya Alonto-Adiong on Friday, December 27. The 82-year-old ex-governor, who was active in socio-economic and peacebuilding initiatives during her tenure, leaves behind a legacy ofContinue Reading
