Every February 14, couples exchange flowers, chocolates, and handwritten notes in celebration of Valentineโs Day. But the day had roots in martyrdom, medieval poetry, and […]
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,…
ICC Clears Way For Duterte Trial As Families Of Slain Drug War Victims Await Justice
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ The family of 19-year-old Anwar Sawadjaan, who was killed alongside friends Noel Rey Bacalso (22) and Angelo Hofer (20) in 2016, […]
11 High-Powered Firearms Seized After Moro Group Clashes In Bangsamoro Town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Police and soldiers seized 11 military-grade firearms, including an M60 machine gun, from members of two rival Moro groups following clashes […]
5 BIFF Members, Including 2 Bomb Makers, Surrender In Maguindanao del Norte
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ Five members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF), including two bomb-making experts, surrendered to authorities in Maguindanao del Norte on […]
โGreen Cometโ C/2024 E1 (Wierzchoล) Nears Earth, May Be Flung Into Interstellar Space
A bright โgreen cometโ roughly the size of a small city is set to make its closest approach to Earth next week.ย Scientists say it […]
SpaceX Pivots To The Moon: Why Musk Now Sees Lunar โCityโ As Smarter Step Before Mars
SpaceX, the private aerospace company founded by entrepreneur Elon Musk, is dramatically reorienting its long-held interplanetary ambitions. It is shifting its near-term focus from building […]
Bangsamoro Govโt Equips 25 Lanao del Sur Barangays With Medical, Emergency Response Gear
MARAWI CITY, Philippines โ The Bangsamoro Governmentโs Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) on Tuesday, February 10, distributed medical and emergency response equipment […]
EXPLAINER: Poverty Down, Jobs Steady, But Inflation Bites In Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ The latest QuickSTAT from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) paints a mixed picture of the provinceโs economy. Poverty incidence is falling, employment […]
PSA: Zamboanga Sibugay Sees Drop In Poverty, Stable Jobs, But Inflation Bites
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ Poverty incidence in Zamboanga Sibugay has sharply declined even as inflation continues to erode household purchasing power, according to the latest QuickSTAT […]
Opinion | Why Community Journalism Needs A Media-Citizens Council
Community journalism is often described as the frontline of democracy. It reports on barangay politics, local governance, social services, and community conflictsโstories that shape peopleโs […]
BARMM Lawmaker Backs Probe Into Police Hazing, Warns Of Impact On MILF Integration
COTABATO CITY, Philippines โ A Bangsamoro lawmaker has expressed support for the investigation into the brutal hazing of 129 newly inducted police officers in Lamitan […]
House Urged To Probe Alleged โWeaponizationโ Of BIR Audit Orders
MANILA, Philippines โ A ranking lawmaker is pushing for a House of Representatives investigation into alarming allegations of corruption within the Bureau of Internal Revenue […]