MABUHAY, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The local government of Mabuhay has formally adopted a digital governance platform that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology, marking […]
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,…
Bangsamoro Officials Slam Supreme Court Contempt Bid Versus 10 MPs As โHarassmentโ
COTABATO CITY โ Bangsamoro officials have slammed as โharassmentโ a petition for indirect contempt filed before the Supreme Court against 10 regional lawmakers over the […]
What Are The Chances The Philippines Gets Dragged Into World War III?
Talk of a possible World War III (WW3) has resurfaced amid rising global tensionsโfrom the war in Ukraine to flashpoints in the Middle East and […]
NASA Discovers โFailed Galaxyโ Cloud-9, A Rare Dark Matter Object Near Earth
Astronomers have confirmed the discovery of Cloud 9, a rare and mysterious cosmic object that could help scientists better understand how galaxies formed โ and […]
FACT CHECK: Did Russia โStep Inโ To Support Venezuela Amid Rising Global Tensions?
A viral social media post claims that โMoscow steps inโ as Russia has declared its readiness to support Venezuela amid rising global tensions. The post […]
FACT CHECK: No, Starmer Has Not Threatened To Use Force Against The US Over Greenland
A viral image circulating on social media claims that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain is โready to use forceโ against a possible US […]
Relatives Tip Off Police, 4 Suspected Drug Pushers Arrested In Cotabato City
COTABATO CITY โ Close relatives of four suspected street-level drug pushers helped police carry out a series of entrapment operations that led to the suspectsโ […]
Bright Jupiter, Cozy Moon Meetups: What To Watch In The Night Sky This January 2026
January is shaping up to be a great month for skywatchers, and you donโt need fancy equipment to enjoy it. ๏ปฟ According to NASA, the […]
Explainer: Romeo Poquiz Arrested For Inciting To Sedition, Why His โDouble Standardโ Claim Doesnโt Hold Up
Retired Major General Romeo Poquiz was arrested on inciting to sedition charges after publicly urging the military to rise against the government.ย He was freed on […]
UN Security Council Rebukes US Over Maduro Capture In Venezuela Raid
MANILA, Philippines โ Several countries on Monday criticised the United Statesโ dramatic military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of President Nicolรกs Maduro, […]
2 Police Officers Die In Separate New Year Incidents In Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Two police officers died in separate incidents in Zamboanga Sibugay over the New Year period, with one officer allegedly drowning and […]
Explainer: After Maduroโs Seizure, Trump Issues Warnings To Greenland, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, And Iran
Just days after US forces seized Venezuelan President Nicolรกs Maduro, President Donald Trump and his administration escalated rhetoric against multiple governments, signaling a more aggressive […]