LAMITAN CITY, Philippines โ The local government of Lamitan has set aside a hefty โฑ55,000 in Yuletide bonuses for each of its more than 500 […]
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,…
FDA Probes Possible Vaccine-Linked Deaths in Adults, Amid Scrutiny Over Child Fatalities
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its probe into whether coronavirus vaccines may be linked to deaths among adults, following internal claims […]
EXPLAINER: Why Unemployment Rate Rose to 5 Percent in October 2025
The latest Labor Force Survey (LFS) from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) shows a sharp rise in unemployment: 2.54 million Filipinos had no jobs or […]
Top Brands Roll Out Big Discounts for 12.12 Tech Deals
Major tech brands in the Philippines are slashing prices as the much-anticipated 12.12 sale kicks off, offering holiday shoppers a wide range of dealsโfrom vlogging […]
Why Marcos Jr. Is Suddenly Pushing Reformist BillsโIncluding the Anti-Dynasty Measure
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.โs recent directive for Congress to fast-track four reformist measuresโamong them the long-delayed anti-political dynasty billโmarks one of the most striking pivots […]
FACT CHECK: Claimed Endorsement of Medicine/Supplement by Bangsamoro Health Minister
A video circulating online shows Bangsamoro Health Minister Dr. Kadil M. Sinolinding, Jr. endorsing a specific medicine or health supplement. Our rating: FAKEย What the […]
Army kills Dawlah Islamiya โemirโ in Maguindanao del Sur clash
COTABATO CITY โ Soldiers killed the alleged top leader of the now-defunct Dawlah Islamiya in a brief clash in Barangay Satan, Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del […]
OPINION: Why an Anti-Dynasty Law Is Now a Democratic Emergency
Nearly four decades after the 1987 Constitution warned against political dynasties, Congress still hasnโt passed the one law that would make that warning real. In […]
Winter Without the Visa Drama? Yes, Itโs Possible for Filipinos
Winter feels like a myth for many of us whoโve lived our entire lives sweating through December. We see it on Netflix, scroll past it […]
Lhey Marie Manginsay named PH flag bearer for 2025 Asian Youth Para Games
MANILA โ Young para table-tennis standout Lhey Marie Manginsay will carry the national flag for the Philippines at the opening ceremony of the 2025 Asian […]
PSA: Pilots, Tech Professionals Still Top Highest-Paid Jobs in PH
MANILA, Philippines โ If youโre aiming for one of the countryโs highest-paid jobs, the latest figures from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) show that aviation […]
Basilan Eyes Mixed Solar-Hydrogen Plant to End Years of Unstable Power
LAMITAN CITY, Basilanย โ Basilan may soon take a major step away from its decades-long dependence on unreliable diesel power as Lamitan City explores the possibility […]