A P30 billion Bangsamoro government center is rising in Parang, promising to transform a former conflict stronghold into a magnet for investment.
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,…
ZAMSURECO II is Owned by the People? Here’s the REALITY CHECK: The Power Cooperative is NOT OWNED by the People.
ZAMSURECO II consumers are called Member-Consumer-Owners, but legal rules raise a provocative question: do they actually own the electric cooperative they pay every month?
Two Bangsamoro Hospitals Unveil First-Of-Its-Kind Womenโs Center as Region Steps Up Pro-Poor Healthcare
Two Bangsamoro public hospitals launched new pro-poor healthcare initiatives Tuesday, including the regionโs first Womenโs Wellness Center and expanded services for women, children and indigent patients.
P10 Million Lifeline: Marcos Administration Brings Medical Aid, Rice Assistance to Zamboanga Sibugay
A P10 million medical assistance fund and rice distribution program were brought to Zamboanga Sibugay as the Marcos administration expanded support for indigent families.
BARMM Labor Ministry Earns GSIS Top Performing Agency Award for 2025
The Bangsamoro Ministry of Labor and Employment was recognized by GSIS as a top-performing agency for 2025 for its timely and proper remittance of employeesโ insurance premiums.
2 Seats, 6 Tribes, 1 Big Choice: Who Will Speak for Indigenous Peoples in the Bangsamoro Parliament?
Two seats in the 80-member Bangsamoro Parliament are reserved for Indigenous Peoples. As tribal leaders prepare to choose their representatives, the stakes go beyond who gets the seats โ it is about whose voices will shape laws affecting ancestral lands, culture and development.
Could New Mexicoโs Meta Ruling Change Meta’s Social Media Platforms?
A landmark New Mexico ruling orders Meta to pay $567 million and impose sweeping child-safety reforms, raising questions about whether the changes could spread nationwide.
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr.: Media Mogul, Political Kingpin, and One of the Philippines’ Most Controversial Public Figures
Romeo Jalosjos, Sr., founder of TAPE Inc. and former congressman, dies at 85, leaving a legacy shaped by media success and legal controversy.
U.S. Wants Apollo Quiboloy Extradited. Philippines Receives Formal Extradition Request Over Sex Trafficking Case.
The United States has formally requested the extradition of Apollo Quiboloy, the founder of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, to face federal sex trafficking and related charges. Philippine authorities confirmed the request has been transmitted to the Department of Justice, while Quiboloy remains in custody on separate criminal charges in the Philippines.
Fact Check: Is Zamboanga Sibugay Really the Philippines’ 8th Poorest Province?
A viral poverty ranking sparked debate. Here’s why Zamboanga Sibugay officials say the claim is false and what the PSA data reportedly shows.
P3.4M Worth of Meth Seized in Entrapment Operation as Local Leaders Join Cotabato City Anti-Drug Raid
Anti-narcotics agents in Cotabato City seized half a kilogram of suspected methamphetamine valued at 3.4 million pesos and arrested two brothers during an entrapment operation. Supported by local officials and traditional Moro leaders, the raid highlights intensified multi-agency efforts to dismantle regional drug trafficking networks.
Clearer Skies Ahead for Zamboanga Peninsula. Hereโs What PAGASA Says About Storm Maymay and Weekend Rain.
While Tropical Storm Maymay and the southwest monsoon bring heavy rains to Luzon and Visayas, the Zamboanga Peninsula is expected to see mostly partly cloudy skies with only isolated thunderstorms. However, weather officials warn that sudden downpours could still trigger localized flash floods or landslides in vulnerable areas.