For farmers in Serongan and Pangandao, the journey from field to market has long meant higher costs and lost opportunities. The โฑ30-million farm-to-market road project in Manukan, Zamboanga del Norte, promises to change that by improving access to trading centers, increasing incomes and strengthening rural communities. More than infrastructure, it could become a pathway out of poverty for agrarian reform beneficiaries.
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,…
Zamboanga del Sur Town’s Bold New Gambit: Can a Modern Public Market Spark a Rural Economic Revolution?
The Municipality of Molave has inaugurated its new public market, a major infrastructure project expected to strengthen local commerce, create opportunities for entrepreneurs, improve public services, and support the town’s growing economy. Local and national officials hailed the facility as a symbol of Molave’s commitment to modernization and inclusive prosperity.
Tradition Meets Couture. See How Bangsamoro Weavers Stole the Spotlight in Manila Fashion Week.
From the looms of Tawi-Tawi to the runways of Okada Manila, Bangsamoro textiles captivated audiences at Manila International Fashion Week Season 7. Featuring the Tepo, Pis Syabit, Tennun, Langkit and Inaul, the showcase highlighted not only the artistry of indigenous weavers but also BARMM’s vision of turning cultural heritage into sustainable livelihoods and global economic opportunity.
Dipolog Wants to Build a P200-Million Boardwalk Into the Sea, A Tourism Game-Changer.
A proposed P200-million boardwalk could reshape Dipolog City’s coastline, creating a new tourism landmark while strengthening defenses against rough seas and seasonal monsoon waves.
‘Trabaho Agad’ Job Fair: No Waiting Weeks for a Callback. 50 Job Seekers Hired On The Spot in Zamboanga Sibugay
On June 12, as the Philippines celebrated Independence Day, 50 jobseekers in Zamboanga Sibugay found immediate employment at the DOLEโs Trabaho Agad job fair held at Gaisano Grand Mall in Ipil.
Political Realignment: Cotabato City’s Top Leaders Leave MILF Party Ahead of Historic Parliamentary Vote
A major political realignment is unfolding in the Bangsamoro region as Cotabato City Mayor Bruce Matabalao and several local leaders abandon the MILF’s political party to join the Bangsamoro Federalist Party, signaling shifting alliances before BARMM’s historic first parliamentary elections on September 14.
This Catholic Newspaper Endured Dictatorship and WarโNow, Mindanao Cross Wins Praise for Teaching Unity
For nearly eight decades, the Mindanao Cross has chronicled conflict and coexistence in Central Mindanao, championing peace among Muslims, Christians and Indigenous peoples. Now, the Philippine Press Institute has recognized the nonprofit Catholic weekly as one of the country’s best edited community newspapers, honoring its enduring commitment to conflict-sensitive journalism and interfaith solidarity.
El Niรฑo is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up โ Could Last Until 2027
El Niรฑo has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling the likely start of a powerful climate pattern that could persist until early 2027 and bring drier conditions across the country.
A 7-Foot Reticulated Python Was Found in an Office in Zamboanga Sibugay. Instead of Killing It, Authorities Sent It Home.
When a seven-foot reticulated python turned up in an Ipil government office, local responders chose rescue over fear. Its release back into the wild underscores the vital role native predators play in maintaining ecological balance and demonstrates how inter-agency cooperation can advance wildlife conservation in the Philippines.
Magnaye, First Woman to Lead a Police Station in Zamboanga Sibugay
In a significant first for Zamboanga Sibugay, PLT Gina G. Magnaye was formally installed as Officer-in-Charge of the Malangas Municipal Police Station, becoming the first woman to head a municipal police station in the province.
A Massive 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake has Struck the Southern Philippines. Here is What We Know Right Now.
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao on Monday, collapsing a building at Notre Dame of Dadiangas University in General Santos City and triggering tsunami warnings. At least one dead.
Screens are Winning the Tech War, But Losing the Brain War. Why Science Says Itโs Time to Bring Back Paper and Ink.
Study after study shows students understand and remember more when they read on paper and write notes by hand. The surprising cognitive edge of analog tools in a digital world.