The Philippines braces for fuel disruptions as Marcos orders a national energy emergency and activates subsidies and conservation measures.
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,…
SMI, Datalblao Community Share Meals, Strengthen Ties During Ramadan
Residents of Datalblao come together nightly for iftar, with support from SMI and local leaders during the holy month of Ramadan.
Who Really Benefits? Irrigatorsโ Awards Raise Questions on Water Equity, Governance Gaps
Award-winning irrigatorsโ groups spotlight successโbut also expose deeper issues in water access, governance, and gender inclusion nationwide.
Sema Meets Moro Students in Madinah, Urges Youth to Serve Bangsamoro
In Madinah, Minister Muslimin Sema calls on Moro students to pursue learning and return home ready to serve their communities.
Oxfam Backs BARMM Fatwa Declaring Forced Marriage of Rape Survivors โHaramโ
Oxfam Filipinas hails a BARMM fatwa declaring forced marriage of rape survivors as haram, calling it a milestone for justice and dignity.
In Sulu, Eid is More Than a CelebrationโDid You Feel the โOne Heartโ?
At dawn in Sulu, thousands of Tausug faithful gathered not just to mark the end of Ramadhan, but to live out a shared identityโone shaped by faith, forgiveness, and community.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Chief to Officers: Lead with Empathy, Not Fear
A quiet shift is taking root in Zamboanga Sibugay, where a police director is asking officers to see their work not as enforcementโbut as human connection.
Eidโl Fitโr in BARMM: A Celebration of Unity and Peace
Communities across BARMM marked Eidโl Fitโr with peaceful gatherings and renewed calls for unity, cooperation, and lasting peace.
Coral Reefs Are Bleaching Faster Than EverโCan They Still Recover?
Coral reefs worldwide are bleaching at unprecedented rates as ocean temperatures rise. Scientists warn recovery windows are shrinking fast.
Eidโl Fitโr in BARMM Moved to March 21 After Moon not Sighted
Islamic scholars in BARMM declare Eidโl Fitโr on March 21 after failing to sight the crescent moon, prompting mixed observance across communities.
Oceana Accuses BFAR of โBetrayalโ Over Supreme Court Ruling Favoring Commercial Fishing
Oceana slams BFAR for interpreting SC ruling in favor of commercial fishers, warning of threats to municipal waters and small-scale livelihoods. (Image by freepik) MANILA, […]
SMI Rolls Out Feeding Program, Hygiene Kits for 300 Pupils in Davao del Sur School
Around 300 pupils in a Davao del Sur elementary school receive hygiene kits and slippers as a mining firm launches a feeding program.