When President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte ran together in 2022, they projected an image of overwhelming unity — a political marriage […]
Macacua Clinches Bangsamoro Chief Minister Post
Abdulrauf Macacua secured 51 votes to become Bangsamoro chief minister, defeating former leader Ahod Ebrahim in the inaugural session of…
Wing Van Carrying ₱1.2M in Suspected Illegal Mineral Ore Falls Into Authorities’ Hands
A wing van carrying 24.05 metric tons of suspected illegally sourced mineral ore was intercepted in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte,…
14 Hospitalized After Mistaking Poisonous Tuba-tuba Fruits for Lanzones in South Cotabato
Thirteen schoolchildren and an adult were hospitalized after eating ripe tuba-tuba fruits in Barangay Topland, Koronadal City. All 14 victims…
Authorities Intercept Truck Carrying Suspected Copper Ore In Iligan City
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — Authorities intercepted a truck transporting suspected copper ore on Monday, December 22, in what appears to be a case of illegal […]
FACT CHECK: Viral Theory That A Missing Bride Was Abducted And Replace Cathy Cabral Is False
A wild theory circulating on social media claims that former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Maria Catalina “Cathy” Cabral was substituted with […]
COA Flags ₱926M In Questionable AKAP Payouts: What Went Wrong?
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged ₱926 million in questionable disbursements under the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Ayuda sa Kapos ang […]
Why Journalism Must Keep Choosing Truth Over Noise
As 2025 draws to a close, it is worth asking a difficult but necessary question: What is journalism for in a time when outrage travels […]
Bright Lights, Dark Shadows: Christmas in the Philippines Amid Endemic Corruption
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — From September to January, the Philippines glows. Streets are draped with lights, malls echo with carols, and parols — star-shaped lanterns […]
Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails To Deploy Navigation Satellite, Raising Doubts Over Flagship Space Program
TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s space ambitions suffered another blow on Monday after the country’s new flagship H3 rocket failed to place a navigation satellite into […]
Why Christmas In The Philippines Is More Than Just A Season — It’s A National Identity
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — While much of the world gears up for Christmas in December, in the Philippines the festive spirit has long since taken […]
FACT CHECK: Does The Bible Really Never Say “I and the Father are one God”?
A circulating quote card states: “Wala kang mababasa sa Biblia na sinasabi na ‘Ako at ang Ama ay iisang Diyos.’ Meron ba kayong mababasa o […]
BTA Urges Marcos To Appoint Lagdameo As IGRB Co-Chair
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has formally asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to appoint Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo […]
Beyond Beaches And Boats: Discovering The Philippines You Don’t See On Postcards
MANILA, Philippines — For decades, the Philippines has been sold to the world through a familiar image: white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and island-hopping boats […]
Freshwater Crabs In Mindanao Carry Lung-Fluke Parasite: What To Know
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay— Freshwater crabs collected in Davao Oriental, Mindanao were recently found to carry DNA of a lung-fluke parasite (Paragonimus westermani), according to researchers […]