Scientists have detected elevated levels of a radioactive isotope linked to nuclear activity in parts of the West Philippine Sea, raising questions about how nuclear […]
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,…
UP Open University Launches 28 Free Online Courses For First Half Of 2026
MANILA, Philippines โ The University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU) has unveiled a new lineup of 28 free online courses that learners across the […]
Did Russia Threaten Europe With Nuclear Weapons? What Was Really Said
In mid-January 2026, a senior Russian foreign policy figure made headlines with alarm-raising remarks, prompting fresh fears about nuclear escalation in the war in Ukraine. […]
Chinaโs Record $1.2T Trade Surplus Explained: How Beijing Beat U.S. Tariffs
In a development that has captured global economic attention, **China posted its largest-ever trade surplus in 2025 โ around $1.19โ$1.2 trillion โ despite renewed U.S. […]
A Brazen Killing, A Troubling Question: Who Is Safe Now?
The killing of a Philippine Coast Guard station commander along a busy national highway in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay is not just another crime blotter entry. […]
EXPLAINER: What We Know About The Killing Of A PCG Station Commander In Zamboanga Sibugay
The fatal shooting of a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) officer along a busy highway in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay has raised alarm among residents and security […]
What Is Al Isra Wal Miโraj? Explaining The Night Journey Of Prophet Muhammad
Muslim Filipino communities across the country are observing Al Isra Wal Miโraj on January 16, a significant event in Islam that marks the Night Journey […]
EXPLAINER | How Tropical Storm โADAโ Is Affecting Mindanao โ And What Residents Should Prepare For
Tropical Storm ADA (international name: Nokaen) continues to influence weather conditions across large parts of Mindanao, bringing periods of heavy rain, strong winds, and rough […]
EXPLAINER: What A Zamboanga Sibugay College Of Medicine Means โ And Why Itโs More Complicated Than It Sounds
The filing of House Bill No. 7071, which proposes the establishment of a Zamboanga Sibugay College of Medicine, has renewed public discussion on healthcare access, […]
Fact Check: No Proof Russia Threatened NATO To Help Trump โFree Greenlandโ
A post circulating online claim that Russia has threatened NATO and offered to help former US President Donald Trump โfreeโ or seize Greenland from Denmark. […]
Baba Vangaโs 2026 Predictions: Alien Contact And World War III
MANILA, Philippines โ Predictions attributed to Baba Vanga, the blind Bulgarian mystic who died in 1996, are once again circulating online, fueled by claims that […]
EXPLAINER: Why tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. Is Suing A Congressman For โฑ100 Million โ And What We Should Know
Enrique Razon Jr. is not a flashy tycoon. He doesnโt trade insults online, doesnโt hold fiery press conferences, and rarely comments on politics. But make […]