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Some quarters raised the question over ₱30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. But records and statements from local officials suggest the issue is rooted less in local procurement decisions — and more of an issue of top-down government approach that has plagued governance in theContinue Reading
Vice Mayor Amy Olegario’s words during the Sangguniang Bayan deliberation were striking not because they were dramatic, but because they were restrained. “But since you are in the majority, I would like to manifest my opposition to the move to grant the request of the provincial government.” It was aContinue Reading
Claims that Earth will soon shift from 24-hour days to 25-hour days have gone viral online. But what does science actually say? Recent articles circulating on social media suggest that Earth is on the brink of abandoning the familiar 24-hour day, sparking confusion and alarm. The claim, while rooted inContinue Reading
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — The Sangguniang Bayan of Ipil has approved the motion to donate a 15-hectare parcel of municipally owned land near the provincial capitol to the Zamboanga Sibugay provincial government. It has triggered questions about development priorities and the town’s bid for cityhood. What is the issue? TheContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – Often described as Mindanao’s natural sponge, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the Philippines’ largest and most important wetlands. But despite its protected status, the marsh faces growing pressure from development, land conversion, and climate change. Here’s what to know about Agusan Marsh, why itContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY — Business leaders and regional officials are increasingly pointing to Tawi-Tawi as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao’s (BARMM) “new investment frontier,” citing sustained peace, political stability, and its strategic proximity to Malaysia and Indonesia. Tawi-Tawi, an island province composed of 11 municipalities, lies at the southernmostContinue Reading
Social media posts and a widely shared SMNI News Channel graphic claim that China has granted asylum to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte amid developments related to the International Criminal Court (ICC). Rating: FALSE Why this is false There is no evidence that China granted asylum to Rodrigo Duterte. InContinue Reading
