Stories Behind The Headlines
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines — Inflation slowed in this southern Philippine province in June. Because of…
A former British Army officer said U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles could decisively alter the war in Ukraine by breaking through Russia’s air defenses, describing them as “battle-proven weapons” capable of undermining President Vladimir Putin’s military advantage. Writing in The Telegraph…
ISABELA CITY, Basilan – The Department of Energy (DOE) has pledged an initial ₱200-million subsidy to help rehabilitate Basilan’s crippled power system as part of efforts to address the province’s worsening electricity crisis. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, along with National…
In an era when social media outrage is just a click away, one might ask: do protests and demonstrations still matter? Can gathering in the streets still shake the foundations of power when corruption stares us in the face, bold…
BAYOG, Zamboanga del Sur — About 500 cubic meters of silt were removed from the Sibuguey Valley Irrigation System (SVIS), improving water flow and ensuring consistent irrigation across 3,275 hectares of farmland, the National Irrigation Administration-Zamboanga Peninsula said Thursday. The…
COTABATO CITY — Community leaders, including members of the Blaan tribe, and employees of a private firm have joined forces to deliver health services to marginalized residents in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato. Barangay Buto Chairman Ferdinand Encia…
COTABATO CITY — A total of 105 indigent residents from the Special Geographic Area (SGA) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) benefited from the latest medical mission conducted by the office of Bangsamoro Parliament Member Dr. Kadil…
A new study suggests that drinking beetroot juice may help lower blood pressure in older adults, thanks to naturally occurring compounds that improve blood vessel function. Researchers at the University of Exeter found that consuming a daily “shot” of nitrate-rich…
Humanity has been using hydrogen since the 17th century — long before scientists understood what it was. English chemist Henry Cavendish identified it as a distinct element in 1766, naming it “hydrogen,” meaning “water-former.” Centuries later, hydrogen is again drawing…
Tucked quietly between the shimmering coastlines of the Sibuguey Bay and the lush hinterlands of Zamboanga Sibugay lies a town that few have truly explored — Tungawan. Tungawan may appear as just another stopover for many travelers rushing through the…
