Short answer: No. A Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred, shared, or revoked. The Norwegian Nobel Institute clarified this on Friday after Venezuelan opposition leader […]
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,…
Biometric Technology Exposes Passport Impostor At NAIA Terminal 3
Manila, Philippines โ Advanced biometric face-referencing technology led to the arrest of a suspected passport impostor at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3, […]
FACT CHECK: Has Trump Warned Mexico, Cuba, Colombia And The Philippines After A U.S. Invasion Of Venezuela?
A widely circulated claim asserts that U.S. President Donald Trump has issued warnings to Mexico, Cuba, Colombia and the Philippines following a purported U.S. invasion […]
Army Relieves Training Official After He Withdraws Support For Marcos
MANILA, Philippines โ The Philippine Army immediately relieved a training official from his post after publicly declaring that he was withdrawing support from President Ferdinand […]
EXPLAINER | Why Donald Trumpโs โAnti-Globalistโ Stance Looks Like Yankee Imperialism
Donald Trump brands himself as an anti-globalistโa disruptor of elite-driven international institutions and liberal world order. But critics argue that his policies and rhetoric donโt […]
AFP Clarifies Col. Mongaoโs Status Amid โWithdrawal Of Supportโ Rumors
A recent social media post claimed that Col. Audie Mongao, a senior officer in the Philippine Army, had withdrawn support for the Marcos administration, sparking […]
Zamboanga Sibugay: The Philippinesโ Youngest Province In The Zamboanga Peninsula
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Zamboanga Sibugay is a province in the Zamboanga Peninsula region of Mindanao, with Ipil as its capital and largest municipality. It […]
Islands Youโve Probably Never Heard Of โ But Should
Bali, Santorini, or Bora Bora likely swim to mind when you think of escapes to exotic islands. But beyond the well-worn paths of mainstream tourism, […]
Zamboanga Sibugay Inks Strategic Partnerships With National Agencies To Boost Public Safety, Housing, Livelihoods
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The provincial government of Zamboanga Sibugay has sealed a series of strategic partnerships with key national government agencies, aiming to strengthen […]
UN Says US Still Legally Bound To Pay Dues Despite Withdrawal Order
The United Nations (UN) has pushed back against a sweeping US directive ordering withdrawal from dozens of international bodies, stressing that Washington remains legally bound […]
Why Trump Wanted Greenland โ and Why Denmark and Greenland Said No
US President Donald Trump floated the idea of the United States โbuyingโ Greenland in 2019. He revived the idea of acquiring Greenland after the US […]
Explainer: Was Duterte โKidnappedโ To The Hague? Why His ICC Case Is Not Like Maduroโs
A post widely shared on social media claims that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was kidnapped by fellow Filipinos and taken to The Hague โ […]