After Years of Blood Feud, Rival Basilan Clans Sign Peace Covenant to End Long-Running Conflict
A peace pact between the Ballaho and Dulla clans ends a yearslong feud in Lamitan…
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Police, Military Personnel Deployed in Cotabato City for Bangsamoro Parliament Opening
Soldiers and police officers, backed by armored combat vehicles, have been highly visible along key thoroughfares across Cotabato City since Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. (John…
PDEA Arrests 41-Year-Old Man, Seizes ₱102,000 Worth of Suspected Shabu in Zamboanga Sibugay
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines — Anti-narcotics agents arrested a 41-year-old man and seized about 15 grams of suspected shabu valued at ₱102,000 during a buy-bust operation…
₱99.3-Million Rubber Enterprise Project in Zamboanga Sibugay Nears Approval
ADD AS A PREFERRED SOURCE ON GOOGLE IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay — A proposed ₱99.32-million rubber enterprise project expected to benefit 1,189 farmers in Zamboanga Sibugay…
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Explainer: What Does ‘Ismiringhoy’ Really Mean? A look at Its History and Modern Usage
The ismiringhoy controversy shows how a word can have a long history, take on different…
Guicam Bridge: The Physics Behind the 25-Ton Weight and 20-KPH Speed Limits
After years of waiting, motorists can now drive across the Guicam Bridge, providing a direct…
EXPLAINER: Why the Philippine Senate Lowers Conviction Threshold in Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
In a dramatic late-afternoon shift that sent shockwaves through Manila’s political establishment, the Philippine Senate,…
Explainer: Why Organized Crime Syndicates Are Increasingly Moving Cyber Scam Operations to Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has become a new focus in Southeast Asia’s fight against transnational cybercrime. The United…
Philippines Just Hit Upper-Middle-Income Status – What It Really Means for Filipinos
MANILA — The Philippines has reached upper-middle-income status according to the World Bank’s latest classification,…
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Rainy Season Drives Flu-Like Illness Surge in Philippines, DOH Says
The rainy season is driving a seasonal increase in influenza-like illness cases in the Philippines, with infections rising 35% in…
DepEd Sets Temperature Thresholds for Class Suspensions During Extreme Heat
The Department of Education (DepEd) has issued guidelines to help school heads determine whether to continue face-to-face classes, shift to…
BARMM, Zamboanga Peninsula Emerge as Hotspots for Illicit Cigarette Trade
The BARMM and the Zamboanga Peninsula have emerged as areas of concern in the fight against illicit cigarettes. ADD AS…
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Climate Change to Threaten 65% of Island Ecosystems by 2050, Study Finds
Climate change will be the dominant threat to 65% of the world's island ecosystems by…
They Could Have Chosen Easier Lives. Instead, These Four Teachers Went Home to Serve Poor Children in Remote South Cotabato.
Judy Ann Yatan, one of four teachers who returned to her hometown after completing a…
Repeat Offender Loses License for Life: LTO Permanently Bans Driver Linked to Fake Plates, No License, and Diplomat Impersonation Case
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office has permanently revoked the driver's license of the…
Every Morning, He Drives More Than 100 Children to School for Free. For Families in South Cotabato, He’s Changing Lives One Ride at a Time.
A free school bus in South Cotabato is easing families' financial burdens, helping more than…
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What Apple Pay’s Launch Means for Consumers in the Philippines
Apple Pay has arrived in the Philippines, expanding digital wallet options and accelerating the country's…
Repeat Offender Loses License for Life: LTO Permanently Bans Driver Linked to Fake Plates, No License, and Diplomat Impersonation Case
The LTO permanently revoked a driver's license after finding repeated violations, including fake plates and…
Alexandra Eala Becomes First Filipino to Win a WTA Singles Title After Stunning Comeback Against Jessica Pegula
Alexandra Eala made Philippine tennis history by defeating Jessica Pegula to capture her first WTA…
Free School Bus Program Eases Financial Strain for Indigenous Students in Tampakan Town
A collaborative program between the Barangay Pulabato local government and Sagittarius Mines Incorporated is providing…
8 BIFF Bomb Makers Surrender After Leader’s Death, Dealing Major Blow to Extremist Network
Eight former bomb makers of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters surrendered in Maguindanao del Sur,…
Every Morning, He Drives More Than 100 Children to School for Free. For Families in South Cotabato, He’s Changing Lives One Ride at a Time.
A driver, a free bus and a mining-funded program are helping children in South Cotabato…
Zamboanga del Norte Political Kingpin, Media Executive Romeo Jalosjos Dies
The family of Romeo “Nonong” Garcia Jalosjos has announced the death of the longtime media…
No More Long Lines: BARMM, GCash Launch Mindanao’s First Cashless Aid System
The Bangsamoro government partners with GCash to modernize cash aid, cutting delays and bringing faster,…
Philippines Could Hand Over 4,000-Acre Pax Silica Hub for 99 Years to Fuel America’s AI War With China
AGHAM warns Pax Silica turns New Clark City into a U.S. supply hub instead of…
A SpaceX Rocket Is About to Crash Into the Moon — And Scientists Can’t Wait to Watch
An abandoned SpaceX rocket stage is expected to crash into the moon, creating a new…
Marcos Drops Bomb on Electric Bills: “Remove System Loss Charge Now” — But Utilities Say Industry Could Collapse
Filipinos are paying for electricity that never reaches their homes — and President Ferdinand Marcos…