COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Four days before the start of Ramadan, the office of a Bangsamoro parliament member distributed rice to hundreds of Moro residents […]
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,…
Macacua Meets MILF Chair Murad In Camp Darapanan Ahead Of Ramadan, Vows To Protect Peace Gains
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua visited Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) chair Ahod Ebrahim, also known as Kagui Murad, at Camp […]
169 Pregnant Women, Malnourished Kids In BARMM-SGA Town Receive Food Aid
COTABATO CITY, Philippinesย โ A total of 169 pregnant women and malnourished children in the newly created Bangsamoro municipality of Nabalawag received food assistance from the […]
Unleashing Sibugay At 25: Beyond Celebration, Toward Fulfillment
Governor Ann Hofer’s message was both celebratory and cautionary when she stood before the crowd in Alicia town on February 16 to open the 25th […]
Rodrigo Duterte Waived His Right To Attend The ICC Hearing: What Happens Next?
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has formally waived his right to attend the confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his administrationโs […]
Sovereignty Or Selective Justice? Why Bam Aquinoโs ICC Remark Raises Questions
Senator Bam Aquino asserted during a Senate caucus that Filipinos who committed crimes in the country should be prosecuted here. His statement sounded patriotic, even […]
BARMM Chief Macacua Warns Supreme Court Petition Could Destabilize Peace Process
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua on Monday, February 16, warned that a petition before the Supreme Court seeking the removal of […]
FACT CHECK: Did Justice Carpio ‘give away’ PH territory?
In a viral statement made on February 14, 2026, Senator Rodante Marcoleta claimed that retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio had committed “treason” […]
How Duterte’s War On Drugs Shaped A False Sense Of Security For The Middle Class
Fear was the currency of the campaign when Rodrigo Duterte launched his war on drugs in 2016.ย Fear of crime. Fear of addicts lurking in neighborhoods. […]
MOH-BARMM Launches 30-Day Ramadan Meal Plan To Promote Healthy Fasting
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ The Ministry of Health in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) has launched a 30-day Ramadan Meal Plan to […]
When The Crown Of Caesar Replaces The Crown Of Thorns
There are seasons in a nationโs life when the church must ask whether it is still following the Crucified One โ or kneeling before Caesar. […]
From โNanlabanโ To The Hague: How A Liloy Killing Reached The International Criminal Court
I remember the first time I heard about the killing of three youngsters in Barangay Overview, Liloy, Zamboanga del Norte in 2016. It was described […]