Decades after the oil shocks, Mindanao remains vulnerable to fuel price spikes, exposing deep inequalities and the urgent need for energy reform.
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,…
โBetter Surrender Now While There is Time YetโโBARMM Chief to Ambushers as Police Hunt Intensifies in Maguindanao Ambush
โBetter surrender now while there is time yet,” says BARMM chief as task force hunts suspects behind deadly ambush that killed 5 policemen.
Cotabato Reports โฑ1.1B Surplus: Years of Steady Growth Paying Off
Cotabatoโs rising revenues led to a โฑ1.1B surplus in 2025.
DICT, Sibugay Police Team Up to Bring Tech Upgrades to Public Service
DICT and Sibugay police strengthen ties to boost digital tools, training, and tech-driven public service delivery across communities. (Photo Courtesy: PNP – Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial […]
Turns Out โWaiting it Outโ Might Hurt Sperm QualityโHereโs What New Research Says About Male Fertility
A new study challenges long-held advice on male fertility, suggesting that waiting too long between ejaculations may harm sperm qualityโand that timing may matter more than we thought.
Due Process or Delay the Process? When Due Process Becomes a Moving Target
As VP Sara Duterte invokes due process, a House-led hearing ordered by the Supreme Court is now under scrutinyโraising questions about delay and accountability.
Do Filipinos Struggle with Housing in 2025? A Report Says They Do
Housing affordability worsens in the Philippines, with over half of Filipinos struggling as rents and home prices far exceed household incomes.
Flood-Hit Families in BARMM SGA Receive Housing Materials from Parliament Member
Flood-affected families in Malidegao and Ligawasan receive housing aid from BARMM officials as rebuilding efforts continue in vulnerable SGA towns.
Sakur Tan Meets PH judiciaryโs Top Minds at Eid Dinner, Pushes Stronger LGUโCourt Ties
Sakur Tan joins Supreme Court leaders at an Eid gathering, calling for stronger LGU-judiciary ties to improve access to justice in regions.
Japan Eyes Deeper Maritime, Economic Ties with Tawi-Tawi in High-Level Visit
A Japanese delegation visits Tawi-Tawi, signaling stronger cooperation on maritime security, aquaculture, and development projects.
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 regionโs sports scene.
Star Mystery Solved: Astronomers Catch Gamma-Cas Being Slowly โEatenโ by a Hidden Companion
After decades of debate, astronomers have confirmed that Gamma-Casโ strange X-rays come from a hidden white dwarf slowly pulling in its material.