Families in Zamboanga Sibugay are feeling the pressure as inflation jumped to 11.3 percent in April 2026, fueled by rising food prices and growing concerns over the affordability of basic necessities.
Bangsamoro Leaders’ Partnership That Crosses Political Lines to Bring Peace, Healthcare, and Hope to Ligawasan Communities
PIKIT, Cotabato โ The people still need help. That is one thing that has remained remarkably simple in a region where political boundaries can be complicated That shared reality brought Bangsamoro Parliament Member Kadil Sinolinding Jr. โ better known as โDoc Jojoโ โ and Ligawasan Vice Mayor Jenaida Abas together on Friday, August 28, for talks aimed at strengthening cooperation…
5,000 Cops Deployed to BARMM: Massive Security Operation Launched as Region Braces for First-Ever Parliamentary Election
BARMM deploys thousands of security forces as governors, police, and military brace for the region's first parliamentary elections on September 14. (John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Thousands of police officers are being mobilized across the Bangsamoro region as authorities brace for a potentially tense election day in areas already identified as hotspots. With the clock ticking toward September 14,…
Indian National Arrested in Zamboanga Sibugay Over Violations of Law Protecting Women and Children
IPIL, ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAYโ Police arrested an Indian national in this town after a court issued a warrant accusing him of three counts of allegedly violating the Philippinesโ law protecting women and children from violence. The arrest was carried out under a valid judicial warrant, police said, although authorities did not disclose the specific allegations or circumstances behind the three cases…
Could New Mexicoโs Meta Ruling Change Meta’s Social Media Platforms?
A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $567 million and make sweeping changes to how Facebook and Instagram protect children, in a landmark case that could have…
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
New Clark City was formerly military land hosting US bases, but it is now a master-planned area along the Luzon Economic Corridor. The Philippines hopes this site will help it…
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
The Philippines likes to celebrate its digital riseโand not without reason. We are among the most connected populations in the world, spending hours online, shaping conversations, influencing elections, and increasingly,…
A Tiny Primate, a Big Warning: Dapitan Moves to Protect the Elusive Philippine Tarsier
After a rare tarsier sighting, Dapitan pushes a landmark ordinance to protect the endangered primate and its habitat.
Fuel-Laden Cargo Vessel Erupts in Flames Off Zamboanga Coast, Crew Jumps Into Sea to Survive
A cargo vessel carrying gasoline and diesel erupted in flames off Zamboanga City on Friday, destroying the boat and forcing its crew to flee into the sea.
Europeโs Space Rider Figures Out How to Survive the Inferno of Atmospheric Re-Entry
ESAโs experimental Space Rider spacecraft is moving closer to launch after passing critical reentry and landing tests. The reusable orbital vehicle, designed to return experiments and cargo from space, could mark Europeโs first major step into reusable spaceflight technology.
From Political Influencer to NBI Cell: The Arrest of Franco Mabanta and the Alleged โฑ350-Million Extortion Plot
The arrest of political influencer Franco Mabanta has ignited a political firestorm, raising questions about online propaganda networks, digital power brokers and alleged extortion at the highest levels of Philippine politics.
What a P500โP1,000 Pay Hike Means for Nearly 19,000 Kasambahay in Zamboanga Peninsula
Domestic workers across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive higher wages beginning May 20, offering relief to nearly 19,000 kasambahay facing rising living costs and economic pressures.
What Rehabilitated Wildlife DENR Releases to the Forest: Here’s What You Need to Know
Eight rescued wild animals return to the forests of Zamboanga Sibugay, as DENR urges communities to help protect biodiversity.
New Army Chief Steps In as Northern Mindanao Moves Past Communist Insurgency
Local officials in Northern Mindanao pledged support for Brig. Gen. Siegfred Tubalado as the new acting commander of the Armyโs 4th Infantry Division, signaling continuity as the region moves past communist insurgency towards peacebuilding efforts following the retirement of Major Gen. Michele Anayron Jr.
Guerrilla-Style Mining Operation Shut Down in Cotabato After Villagers Tip Off Authorities
Authorities in Cotabato shut down an illegal open-pit mining operation in Tulunan after residents tipped off officials about unauthorized gold and copper extraction.
โPolitics Will Pass, But We Remain Neighborsโ: BARMM Leaders Urge Calm as Social Media Clashes Intensify Ahead of Elections
Maguindanao del Sur Vice Gov. Marshall Sinsuat and Datu Blah Sinsuat Mayor Raida Tomawis-Sinsuat appealed for calm and unity as heated political clashes intensify on Facebook ahead of the BARMM parliamentary elections.
Medical Mission Benefits Nearly 500 Boys Receive Free Circumcision, Medical Care in Remote BARMM Villages
A three-day humanitarian mission in Kapalawan, Cotabato provided free circumcision services to nearly 500 boys from poor Moro and indigenous families, while hundreds of residents also received free eye checkups and medical consultations through a joint outreach led by BARMM health officials and local leaders.
DepEd Supervisor Killed in Zamboanga Sibugay Shooting
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of DepEd district supervisor Rey Dalaota Camaingking in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, after gunmen attacked him at close range Thursday evening.