ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY โ The municipality of Roseller T. Lim has been named one of the Top 10 finalists in the 2025 SubayBAYANI Awards, emerging from […]
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,…
Duterte Is Gone, But The Shadow Of Drug War Hangs Over Marcos Presidency
MANILA, Philippines โ More than three years after Rodrigo Duterte stepped down, the bloody legacy of his โwar on drugsโ continues to shape Philippine politics, […]
Bangsamoro lawmakers help 200 poor, ex-combatants get free driverโs licenses in Cotabato
COTABATO CITY โ For many in the Bangsamoro still trying to rebuild their lives from decades of conflict, a driverโs license is more than a […]
ICC Rejects Duterte Appeal; Ex-Philippine President To Remain In Detention
THE HAGUE โ The International Criminal Courtโs Appeals Chamber on Friday rejected former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterteโs appeal for interim release, ordering that he remain […]
Bitcoin Wipes Out 2025 Gains As Macro Headwinds Trigger Deep Market Correction
Bitcoin has entered a sharp corrective phase, erasing all its 2025 gains barely a month after notching a new all-time high. The worldโs largest cryptocurrency […]
Why Scientists Are Bracing for a Major Solar Storm โ And What It Means for Us
MANILA, Philippines โ The Sun is acting up again, and scientists are paying very close attention. As the solar cycle nears its peak, experts warn […]
Why the โOust and Replaceโ Reflex Is Breaking Philippine Democracy
Has it become a template? Every time the country hits a governance snagโcorruption scandals, policy failures, leadership meltdownsโthe national reflex is painfully predictable: oust the […]
Public Duty vs. Personal Interest โ Why PH Governance Keeps Failing the Ethics Test
Public office is supposed to be a public trust. Yet in practice, in the Philippines, it often functions like a family business, a political debt-payment […]
Are People Dying Younger? The Uneven Crisis Behind A Troubling Global Trend
Is the age of people dying getting younger? Itโs a question that surfaces often โ at funerals, in conversations, in quiet moments when the news […]
Guarding The Shepherdโs Heart: Why Pastors Must Honor Boundaries For The Sake Of The Gospel
Ministry is holy work. Pastors step into spaces of grief, joy, vulnerability, and trust. In these moments, people open their heartsโnot because of the pastorโs […]
DTI Distributes Livelihood Kits To 161 Flood-Hit Microentrepreneurs In Siocon
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE โ A total of 161 flood victims in Siocon town received livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under […]
EXPLAINER: What Is Non-Refoulement โ And Why It Matters In Cases Like Atty. Harry Roqueโs
MANILA, Philippines โ As questions emerge over the situation of former presidential spokesman Atty. Harry Roque in the Netherlands after his asylum application was reportedly […]