More than 300 agriculturists in the Cordillera gather to learn AI and digital farming tools, aiming to bring better yields and stronger food security to local communities.
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,…
Tight Security in Cotabato, Region 12 Ahead of Eidโl Fitโr
Authorities ramp up security across Cotabato City and Region 12 as thousands of Muslims prepare for Eidโl Fitโr prayers marking the end of Ramadan.
OPINION: The Quiet Power of Hadiyah Offers a Path Beyond Ritual as Ramadan Ends
Ramadan draws to a close on Friday, March 20. Many Muslims find themselves at a familiar crossroads: the end of a month defined by discipline, […]
P7.5B Illegal Drugs Haul in One Week: Big Seizures, Bigger Questions on Supply Chains
A โฑ7.5-billion drug haul in just one week highlights aggressive enforcementโbut also exposes how deeply entrenched illegal drug networks remain in the Philippines.
A Single Photo, a Shared Smile: Sibugay Police Chief Reflects on the Human Side of Policing
A simple photograph from a 2025 outreach visit reminds Sibugay police chief Bernard Danie Dasugo that policing is not only about enforcing the lawโbut connecting with people.
Hataman Flags Stunting, Literacy Crisis After EDCOM II Report; Calls for Stronger BARMM Support
Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman raised concern over findings from the Second Congressional Commission on Education (EDCOM II) showing persistent stunting and literacy challenges among children in the province, calling for stronger support from the BARMM government and a renewed focus on early childhood nutrition and literacy programs.
Viral Gas Station Supervisor From Sulu Wins Praise for Explaining Global Oil Prices
A Sulu-born gas station supervisor goes viral after clearly explaining global oil prices, inspiring netizens across Mindanao.
Two Suspected Shabu Peddlers Arrested in Anti-Drug Operations Near Schools
Anti-drug agents arrested two suspected shabu peddlers in separate operations near school areas in Kidapawan City and Koronadal City.
Ramadhan Aid Reaches Thousands of Families in Central Mindanao
Thousands of families across Cotabato and Bangsamoro communities received rice, medicines, and other assistance through Ramadhan outreach programs led by regional officials.
PDEA-BARMM: Drug Den Operator Linked to Killings Dies in Cotabato Entrapment; 4 Arrested
Authorities say the suspect was linked to shabu distribution and a string of killings across Cotabato towns.
Fact Check: Did Sara Duterte Say Filipinos are โAngryโ over Rodrigo Duterteโs ICC Detention?
Vice President Sara Duterte says Filipinos are angry over the ICC detention of her father, Rodrigo Duterte. But calling it โkidnappingโ is disputed.
Fuel Hoarding Explained: Why Police Are Warning the Public Amid Global Oil Tensions
The Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Police Office is urging the public to report suspected fuel hoarding. Hereโs what the law says and why authorities are raising the alarm.