Prices are still rising โ but more slowly. Zamboanga Sibugayโs inflation rate fell by nearly one full point in June, delivering welcome relief to families feeling the pinch on groceries, fuel and daily essentials.
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,…
Newlywed Slain Before His Wife’s Eyes While Dining at Burger Outlet; Police Probe Possible Clan Feud
A newlywed man was shot dead at close range while sharing a meal with his wife inside a burger outlet in Lala, Lanao del Norte. The gunman escaped on a motorcycle, and police are investigating whether the killing was linked to a longstanding clan feud, or rido.
AI Boom or Water Crisis? Philippines’ Massive Pax Silica Hub Puts Scarce Resources to the Test
As the Philippines builds its Pax Silica ‘Golden Node’โa vast AI-native industrial hub with data centers and chip fabsโwater scarcity looms large. Who decides priorities when resources run short: global AI ambitions or local farms and communities?
Monsoon Rains in Zamboanga Sibugay: Floods Submerge Rice Fields, Displace Hundreds
Flash floods swept through Diplahan and nearby towns after the Sibuguey River overflowed, inundating vast rice fields and forcing families to evacuate. As the southwest monsoon persists, local authorities race to clear roads and deliver aid.
Carabao Milk is Considered the Philippines’ “White Gold”: Here’s What to Know
Carabao milk offers rich nutrition and rural opportunities, but low dairy production and limited cold-chain facilities hinder industry growth.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say waterโnot electricityโmay be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines’ planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Did Jamie Oliver Actually Sue McDonaldโs Over โPink Slimeโ? The Truth Behind the Viral Rumor
Viral social media posts claiming celebrity chef Jamie Oliver won a lawsuit against McDonaldโs by proving the chainโs food is โhighly toxicโ are unproven. The claims recycle a years-old controversy surrounding a 2011 episode of his TV show without any evidence of a real court battle.
Trapped in a Net, Facing the Brink, This Endangered Green Sea Turtle Got a Second Chance at Life Thanks to Quick-Thinking Residents
A female green sea turtle was safely rescued, tagged, and released back into the wild in Jose Dalman, Zamboanga del Norte, after a local resident spotted her entangled in a fishing net.
Explainer: Why Organized Crime Syndicates Are Increasingly Moving Cyber Scam Operations to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste is emerging as a new front in Southeast Asia’s fight against cybercrime as organized scam syndicates relocate amid regional crackdowns. Here’s why UNODC says the country has become a growing target and what it means for the region.
Double Pay Bump: BARMM Workers to See a Two-Tranche, 50-Peso Daily Wage Increase This Year Starting July 15
The Bangsamoro Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board has approved a two-tranche, 50-peso daily wage hike for workers in the BARMM. Starting July 15, 2026, the first 25-peso increase takes effect, followed by another 25-peso bump on December 1, raising the maximum daily wage for non-agricultural city workers to 461 pesos.
Radio Technician for Cotabato Broadcaster Killed in Daylight Ambush in Maguindanao del Norte
Dennis Pido, a 56-year-old radio technician for DXMS Radyo Bida-NDBC, was shot dead in a daytime ambush in Maguindanao del Norte. Police have launched a manhunt while NDBC calls for a swift investigation and justice.
Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.