COTABATO PROVINCE, Philippines — Malnourished Moro children in two predominantly Muslim communities received rice and other basic food supplies this week as part of a […]
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…
DOST Backs Zamboanga Sibugay Fabricator’s Tech Upgrade To Boost Roofing Production
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines — A local metals and engineering fabricator in Zamboanga Sibugay is ramping up its manufacturing capacity after receiving technology upgrading support from […]
FACT CHECK: Viral ‘Saudi Princess’ Quote Attacking ICC Over Duterte Case Is Fake
A quote circulating online and attributed to a supposed “Princess Amirah Nasir Khalifa of Saudi Arabia” criticizing the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over former […]
From Marawi To Bondi: Why The Philippines’ Battle With Extremism Is Back In Focus
The Philippines is once again under international scrutiny after Australian authorities confirmed that the gunmen behind the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney had spent […]
Marcos Rejects Claims Philippines Is ISIS Training Ground After Sydney Shooting
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has strongly rejected claims that the Philippines is an ISIS training hotspot, after foreign media reports linked the […]
Rising Memory Chip Prices Could Make Budget Smartphones Pricier in 2026
Smartphone makers could be in for another rough year. Global smartphone shipments are expected to fall by 2.1% in 2026 as rising memory chip prices […]
Political Dynasties Are Not a Right. Democracy Is.
Every time the question of abolishing political dynasties resurfaces, the same tired argument is raised: banning dynasties, we are told, is undemocratic. It allegedly violates […]
Scientists Closer To Solving Mystery Behind Sudden Blue Flashes From Space
Something in deep space is sending out brief but extraordinarily blue flashes of light—and scientists now believe they know what causes them. Astronomers say the […]
U.S., PH Troops Inspect New Batanes Base as Tensions Rise Near Taiwan
MANILA, Philippines — American and Philippine military officials have inspected a newly opened forward operating base in Batanes, underscoring the allies’ growing security cooperation as […]
EXPLAINER: Why The Sibugay Wetland’s New Flyway Status Matters
The Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve has earned a new international recognition that puts Zamboanga Sibugay on the global map of migratory bird conservation. In November, […]
7 Hidden Places in the Philippines Worth Exploring
MANILA, Philippines — Beyond Boracay, El Nido, and Siargao, the Philippines is home to lesser-known destinations that remain largely untouched by mass tourism. These places […]
MNLF Backs Ambolodto, Sinarimbo as BARMM Parliament Deputy Floor Leaders
Cotabato City, Philippines — The Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) has expressed support for the appointment of lawyers Suharto Ambolodto and Naguib Sinarimbo as deputy floor […]