Could a Common Makopa Leaf Extract Help Fight Breast Cancer? Filipino Scientists Make Promising Discovery
Researchers found makopa leaf extract destroyed breast cancer cells in the lab without harming healthy…
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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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AI-Generated Video Attack Targets BARMM Lawmakers Ahead of 2026 Parliamentary Elections
Supporters of Bangsamoro Parliament Members Naguib Sinarimbo and Dr. Kadil Sinolinding Jr. are condemning a…
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As July ends, Zamboanga Sibugay’s tropical skies light up with the bright Full Buck Moon,…
Three Arrested in Ipil Drug Raid — But Local Busts Are Not Winning the War on Drugs
Authorities arrested 3 in an Ipil drug raid, seizing 102K pesos in shabu, but persistent…
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Government officials tout the 1,600-hectare tech hub as a leap forward for AI and semiconductor…
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BARMM health missions have benefited 4,943 low-income residents in four SGA towns through expanded medical…
Why the U.S. Imposed a 12.5 Percent Tariff on Philippine Goods
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Philippine goods over forced labor import enforcement. Here's…
Marcos Turns Over ₱3.4B Funds for Peace, Development to Bangsamoro Officials
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. joined BARMM leaders at Camp Siongco to hand over ₱3.4 billion…
BFAR Turns Over New 62-Foot Tuna Handline Fiberglass Fishing Boat to Zamboanga Sibugay Fisherfolk
A BFAR-funded fishing vessel will help a Zamboanga Sibugay fisherfolk association expand offshore fishing with…
Heavy Rainfall Warning as Zamboanga Peninsula Under Flood and Landslide Threat
PAGASA has issued Heavy Rainfall Warning No. 3 as the southwest monsoon unleashes moderate to…
BARMM Leaders Unite to Deepen Peace, Development Partnership Across Bangsamoro
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua, five provincial governors and a Maguindanao del Sur lawmaker pledged…
140 Critically Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Hatchlings Released Into the Sea in Zamboanga Sibugay
The DENR has released 140 critically endangered hawksbill sea turtle hatchlings into the waters off…