Researchers found makopa leaf extract destroyed breast cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy cells, but human testing is still needed.
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,…
AI-Generated Video Attack Targets BARMM Lawmakers Ahead of 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Supporters of Bangsamoro Parliament Members Naguib Sinarimbo and Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. are condemning a series of AI-generated deepfake videos circulating on social media.
Buck Moon, Venus, Scorpion Stars, and Milky Way Glow Over Zamboanga Sibugay This End of July
As July ends, Zamboanga Sibugayโs tropical skies light up with the bright Full Buck Moon, dazzling Venus in the west, the red heart of Scorpius, and the glowing core of the Milky Way. Hereโs what to look for before the month closes.
Three Arrested in Ipil Drug Raid โ But Local Busts Are Not Winning the War on Drugs
Authorities arrested 3 in an Ipil drug raid, seizing 102K pesos in shabu, but persistent supply continues to challenge regional enforcement.
Green Energy or Greenwashing? Scientists Warn U.S.-Backed Pax Silica Hub Threatens Philippine Farmers and Local Power Supplies
Government officials tout the 1,600-hectare tech hub as a leap forward for AI and semiconductor manufacturing. But advocates warn it risks displacing local farming communities, straining local water supplies, and relying on fossil fuels to sustain round-the-clock operations.
Nearly 5,000 Poor Residents Benefit from BARMM Medical, Humanitarian Missions in SGA
BARMM health missions have benefited 4,943 low-income residents in four SGA towns through expanded medical and humanitarian services.
Why the U.S. Imposed a 12.5 Percent Tariff on Philippine Goods
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Philippine goods over forced labor import enforcement. Here’s what the decision means for trade.
Marcos Turns Over โฑ3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over โฑ3.4 billion in peace and development funds aimed at empowering communities, upgrading emergency response, and supporting orphaned children across the region.
BFAR Turns Over New 62-Foot Tuna Handline Fiberglass Fishing Boat to Zamboanga Sibugay Fisherfolk
A BFAR-funded fishing vessel will help a Zamboanga Sibugay fisherfolk association expand offshore fishing with training and technical support.
Heavy Rainfall Warning as Zamboanga Peninsula Under Flood and Landslide Threat
PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 as the southwest monsoon unleashes moderate to heavy rains over Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay. Flooding in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous zones are possible.
BARMM Leaders Unite to Deepen Peace, Development Partnership Across Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, five provincial governors and a Maguindanao del Sur lawmaker pledged to strengthen cooperation on peacebuilding, governance and sustainable development during a meeting in Cotabato City, reaffirming their commitment to lasting peace across BARMM.
140 Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Into the Sea in Zamboanga Sibugay
The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off Pandilusan Island in Payao, Zamboanga Sibugay, marking another milestone in efforts to protect one of the world’s most threatened marine species through collaborative conservation.