President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing the Philippinesโ bid for a UN Security Council seat. Hereโs why it matters for diplomacy, climate security, and global influence.
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,…
Zamboanga Sibugay is Now Home to the Very First Museum and Science Center in Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga Sibugay launches its first museum and science center in Ipil, the first in the Zamboanga Peninsula, promoting culture, science, and education.
Newly Discovered Comet May Become โEaster Cometโ Visible in April
Astronomers are tracking Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), a newly discovered sungrazer that could brighten dramatically in early April โ if it survives its fiery brush with the sun.
Cotabato Province Shifts to 4-Day Workweek to Conserve Energy
The Cotabato provincial government implements a four-day workweek and energy-saving measures in compliance with Malacaรฑangโs directive.
Police Recover Motorcycle of Slain Rider in Maguindanao del Sur
Authorities recover a stolen Yamaha NMAX nearly a month after its owner was shot dead in Maguindanao del Norte.
Several Ways the War in Iran Impacts the Philippines: Fuel Prices Surge, Inflation Could Rise, and More
Conflict involving Iran could ripple across the global economy. For the Philippines, the biggest risks include higher fuel prices, inflation, and potential disruptions affecting overseas Filipino workers in the Middle East.
Teachers, Pupils Thank Melco Foundation For New Classrooms In Remote South Cotabato School
Teachers and pupils of a remote school in Tampakan, South Cotabato express gratitude after a foundation funded a two-classroom building in their campus.
Community Tip Leads To Killing Of Dawlah Islamiya Faction Leader In Cotabato
Residents and local officials helped soldiers locate Dawlah Islamiya faction leader Emarudin Kulaw, who was killed in an operation in Banisilan, Cotabato.
Zamboanga Sibugay Turns Oyster Shells Into A Guinness World Record: Beyond World Record, What You Need To Know
Zamboanga Sibugay set a Guinness World Record for lining up 24,222 oyster shells. Hereโs how the feat highlights the provinceโs talaba industry.
Northern Mindanao Coffee Sector Shows Promise But Faces Structural Hurdles โ Study
A new PIDS policy note says Northern Mindanao could become a sustainable coffee hub, but aging trees, weak cooperatives, and trader-dominated markets limit growth.
ICC Appeals Chamber Denies Duterteโs Request For Interim Release, Stays In Detention
The ICC Appeals Chamber denied Duterteโs appeal for interim release, upholding detention in the Netherlands due to flight risk concerns.
Mayor Lauds The Conduct Of KALASAG-Sibugay Inter-Agency Territorial Defense Exercise In Tungawan
Mayor Angelito Aniรฑon praises security forces and agencies participating in the KALASAG-Sibugay defense exercise in coastal areas of Zamboanga Sibugay.