Filipino New Year traditions may look playfulโnoise, fruits, coins, jumping at midnightโbut beneath them is a deep, biblical longing: the desire for blessing, protection, 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,…
EXPLAINER: Why Marcos Jr. Isnโt Worried About His Falling Ratings
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โs approval ratings dipped toward the end of 2024, but Malacaรฑang says he remains unfazed. Why? Because the Palace believes the decline […]
Bottled Water Drinkers Ingest Up To 90,000 More Microplastics Yearly โ Study
People who rely on bottled water consume more than 90,000 additional microplastic particles a year compared with those who drink tap water, according to a […]
Why More American Pastors Are Using AI โ And Why Itโs Raising Questions
American pastors are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to support their ministry work, according to a 2025 survey by AI company Exponential. But as […]
EXPLAINER: What Really Happened To Ipilโs โฑ30-Million Unused Medical Equipment?
Some quarters raised the question over โฑ30 million worth of idle medical equipment in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. But records and statements from local officials suggest […]
OPINION: When Land Is Given Away, So Is The Future
Vice Mayor Amy Olegarioโs words during the Sangguniang Bayan deliberation were striking not because they were dramatic, but because they were restrained. โBut since you […]
Will Earth Really Shift to 25-Hour Days? What Science Actually Says
Claims that Earth will soon shift from 24-hour days to 25-hour days have gone viral online. But what does science actually say? Recent articles circulating […]
EXPLAINER: Ipil Donates Land To The Province And Why It Matters
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The Sangguniang Bayan of Ipil has approved the motion to donate a 15-hectare parcel of municipally owned land near the provincial […]
EXPLAINER: Why Agusan Marsh Matters To Mindanao โ And Why Itโs Under Threat
MANILA, Philippines โ Often described as Mindanaoโs natural sponge, the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the Philippinesโ largest and most important wetlands. But […]
Tawi-Tawi emerging as BARMMโs โnew investment frontierโ
COTABATO CITY โ Business leaders and regional officials are increasingly pointing to Tawi-Tawi as the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanaoโs (BARMM) โnew investment frontier,โ […]
FACT CHECK: No, China Did Not Grant Asylum To Rodrigo Duterte
Social media posts and a widely shared SMNI News Channel graphic claim that China has granted asylum to former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte amid developments […]
Is The West Breaking Apart? Europe Questions Alliance With The US
For nearly 80 years, the alliance between the United States and Europe served as the backbone of the global order. Forged after World War II, […]