MANILA, Philippines — Kidapawan Bishop José Colin Bagaforo warned that fewer Catholics are attending Mass. His concern struck a familiar chord across Christian denominations. Once […]
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…
Scientists Find Massive Hidden Rock Layer Under Bermuda. Why it Matters
Scientists say the real mystery surrounding Bermuda is buried deep beneath the ocean floor. Researchers have discovered an unusually thick layer of rock — about […]
A 30-Year-Old Sea-Level Forecast Turned Out To Be Right. Why That Matters Now
A sea-level rise forecast made nearly three decades ago — before today’s powerful computer models and artificial intelligence — has turned out to be strikingly […]
Cigarette Smuggling in Zamboanga Peninsula: Why the Crackdown Never Seems Enough
ZAMBOANGA PENINSULA – The latest seizure of ₱8.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, is only the newest entry in a running […]
Boatman arrested, P8.7 million smuggled cigarettes seized in Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines – Maritime police arrested a boatman and confiscated around P8.7 million worth of smuggled cigarettes off the province’s coast, authorities said on […]
Explainer | Anti-Political Dynasty Bill: Does It Need Charter Change?
MANILA, Philippines – A fresh debate could erupt after Ako Bicol Representative Alfredo Garbin Jr. warned that the long-delayed Anti-Political Dynasty Act cannot be enforced […]
Geminid meteor shower to light up Philippine skies starting December 13
MANILA, Philippines – Skywatchers are in for a treat as the Geminid meteor shower, one of the most reliable and brightest annual celestial events, begins […]
ANALYSIS: Two Anti-Political Dynasty Bills, Two Very Different Visions for Political Reform
Two competing anti-political dynasty bills now filed in the House of Representatives offer sharply different approaches to dismantling entrenched family control in Philippine politics. Members […]
Maguindanao del Norte Officials Ramp Up United Front vs Illegal Drugs to Sustain Investment Momentum
COTABATO CITY — Local executives in Maguindanao del Norte vowed to strengthen their united campaign against illegal drugs as the province continues to brand itself […]
Warming Planet Is Supercharging Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution and climate change are often treated as two separate global crises. One clogs our rivers and oceans; the other heats the planet and […]
EXPLAINER: What is COBRA, the Philippines’ new locally developed weapon station?
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has formally turned over to the Department of National Defense (DND) a new piece of homegrown military technology: […]
EXPLAINER: Is PalengQR PH Really a Step Toward Progress?
The government billed PalengQR PH as a milestone in the country’s digital transformation when it rolled out the program. This initiative, led by the Bangko […]