COTABATO CITY โ Officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have expressed appreciation for the support extended by two Christian governors in […]
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,…
4 Army Soldiers Killed In DI-Maute Ambush In Lanao Del Norte
LANAO DEL NORTE, Philippines โ Four Philippine Army soldiers were killed, while another was wounded, in an ambush carried out by militants of the Dawlah […]
Starmer Wants Trump To Apologise Over Remarks On British Troops
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called on Donald Trump to apologise for remarks that British leaders say insult the service and sacrifice of UK […]
CHED Launches Bagong Pilipinas Merit Scholarship For Incoming College Students
Incoming college students will soon have expanded access to higher education nationwide following the launch of a new government-funded, merit-based scholarship program. The Commission on […]
Australia Braces For Another Weekend Heatwave, Fire Danger Rises
Australia is set to endure another intense heatwave this weekend, with meteorologists warning of soaring temperatures and elevated fire danger across several states. Weather forecasts […]
Fact Check: Mar Roxas Did Not Make Viral Anti-Duterte Statement
A Facebook post by a Western Samar-based vlogger claims that former senator Mar Roxas criticized former president Rodrigo Duterte, allegedly saying Duterteโs leadership was abusive, […]
Mark Carney At Davos: A Bold Vision For A New Global Order
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made waves at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, delivering a speech that many are calling one of the […]
Climate Risks Grow From Arctic To Tropics As Scientists Debate Risky Fixes
MANILA, Philippines โ Scientists are exploring bold ways to cool a rapidly warming planet, even as new research warns that climate change is intensifying risks […]
Fewer Gaming Phones, Better Value: The Best Midrange Picks For 2026
The market for gaming phones is shrinkingโbut gamers on a budget may actually be better off. With ASUS exiting the smartphone business, one of the […]
EXPLAINER: How Global Warming Is Making The Philippines More Vulnerable To Disasters
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippinesโit is actively reshaping the countryโs risk landscape, making extreme weather more frequent, intense, and […]
Fact Check: Would Europe Be โSpeaking Germanโ Without The US In World War II?
At the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 21, 2026, US President Donald Trump told European leaders that if the United States hadnโt played […]
EXPLAINER: Why The Philippines Banned โ Then Allowed Again โ Elon Muskโs Grok AI
The Philippine government is set to restore access to Grok, an artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Muskโbacked company xAI, just days after ordering internet […]