Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
As the Philippines goes digital, disinformation is increasingly weaponized against Indigenous Peoples—reshaping narratives to justify…
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Police, Military Personnel Deployed in Cotabato City for Bangsamoro Parliament Opening
Soldiers and police officers, backed by armored combat vehicles, have been highly visible along key thoroughfares across Cotabato City since Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (John…
PDEA Arrests 41-Year-Old Man, Seizes ₱102,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu in Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines — Anti-narcotics agents arrested a 41-year-old man and seized about 15 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱102,000 during a buy-bust operation…
₱99.3-Million Rubber Enterprise Project in Zamboanga Sibugay Nears Approval
ADD AS A PREFERRED SOURCE ON GOOGLE IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A proposed ₱99.32-million rubber enterprise project expected to benefit 1,189 farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay…
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Explainer: What Does ‘Ismiringhoy’ Really Mean? A look at Its History and Modern Usage
The ismiringhoy controversy shows how a word can have a long history, take on different…
Guicam Bridge: The Physics Behind the 25-Ton Weight and 20-KPH Speed Limits
After years of waiting, motorists can now drive across the Guicam Bridge, providing a direct…
EXPLAINER: Why the Philippine Senate Lowers Conviction Threshold in Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
In a dramatic late-afternoon shift that sent shockwaves through Manila’s political establishment, the Philippine Senate,…
Explainer: Why Organized Crime Syndicates Are Increasingly Moving Cyber Scam Operations to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has become a new focus in Southeast Asia’s fight against transnational cybercrime. The United…
Philippines Just Hit Upper-Middle-Income Status – What It Really Means for Filipinos
MANILA — The Philippines has reached upper-middle-income status according to the World Bank’s latest classification,…
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Rainy Season Drives Flu-Like Illness Surge in Philippines, DOH Says
The rainy season is driving a seasonal increase in influenza-like illness cases in the Philippines, with infections rising 35% in…
DepEd Sets Temperature Thresholds for Class Suspensions During Extreme Heat
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to help school heads determine whether to continue face-to-face classes, shift to…
BARMM, Zamboanga Peninsula Emerge as Hotspots for Illicit Cigarette Trade
The BARMM and the Zamboanga Peninsula have emerged as areas of concern in the fight against illicit cigarettes. ADD AS…
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Climate Change to Threaten 65% of Island Ecosystems by 2050, Study Finds
Climate change will be the dominant threat to 65% of the world's island ecosystems by…
They Could Have Chosen Easier Lives. Instead, These Four Teachers Went Home to Serve Poor Children in Remote South Cotabato.
Judy Ann Yatan, one of four teachers who returned to her hometown after completing a…
Repeat Offender Loses License for Life: LTO Permanently Bans Driver Linked to Fake Plates, No License, and Diplomat Impersonation Case
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office has permanently revoked the driver's license of the…
Every Morning, He Drives More Than 100 Children to School for Free. For Families in South Cotabato, He’s Changing Lives One Ride at a Time.
A free school bus in South Cotabato is easing families' financial burdens, helping more than…
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SMI Brings Relief to South Cotabato’s Remote Villages—Residents Respond with Gratitude
Residents in remote South Cotabato communities thank SMI as outreach delivers food packs and health…
Sarmiento Gets Peace Adviser Nod From MILF and Bangsamoro MP
MILF leaders and a Bangsamoro lawmaker express support for Mel Sarmiento’s appointment, citing hopes of…
Sarmiento Named Marcos Peace Adviser, Set to Guide Transition with Governance Lens
Veteran official Mel Sarmiento takes the helm of OPAPRU, bringing a governance-focused approach as the…
Why Filipino Parents are Diving in—Teaching Kids to Swim Sooner
From safety to confidence, more Filipino parents are enrolling children in swimming lessons early—turning a…
Your April Electricity Bill Might Be a Bit Higher—What’s Driving It
Electricity bills this April may edge up as transmission charges rise, largely due to higher…
Classrooms Get a Facelift in Bangsamoro SGA Towns—Welcomed by Villagers and Officials Alike
Residents and local officials in three Bangsamoro SGA towns in Cotabato welcome newly repaired classrooms,…
As Duterte Impeachment Looms, Sotto Insists on Senate Impartiality—Raising the Question: Is it Achievable?
As Duterte impeachment nears, Sotto urges Senate neutrality, but early political signals cast doubt on…
They Just Went Out to Play — But 5 Children Never Came Home in Marawi
A morning of play ends in tragedy as five children drown in a secluded pond…
New ₱140-M Rice Facility in Ipil Launched by Hofer to Aid Farm-To-Market Links
Governor Ann K. Hofer leads the launch of a ₱140-million rice processing facility in Ipil…
Why 4 Chinese Nationals Were Nabbed—What We Know So Far
Authorities nab four Chinese nationals in Zamboanga Peninsula operations tied to fraud, fake identity, and…
Free “Oplan Tuli” in Cotabato Draws Praise from Local Executives, Benefits 100+ Boys
A BARMM-led “Oplan Tuli” in Kabacan provides free circumcision to 129 boys, earning praise from…