The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Zamboanga Sibugay has partnered with the Kauswagan Integrated Farmers Services Association (KIFSA) to strengthen local agri-business by providing PhP500,000 to enhance the production and marketing of their beloved spicy vinegar, known locally as โSinamak.โ…
Ramadan Surprise: BARMM Employees to Receive P10,000 Bonus
COTABATO CITY โ In a heartwarming move just in time for Ramadan, thousands of Muslim and Christian employees under the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) government will receive a P10,000 bonus each, regional officials announced on Sunday, March…
Military Backs New Bangsamoro Chief Minister, Pledges Support for Peace and Development
COTABATO CITY โ Top military officials in Mindanao have thrown their support behind newly appointed Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua, assuring their commitment to his peace and development agenda for the regionโs diverse communities. Army Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander…
Humanitarian Mission Benefits Over 400 Soldiers and Families
More than 400 active and retired soldiers, along with their dependents, received free vision care, flu shots, and pneumonia vaccines during a multi-sector outreach mission on Sunday, February 16. The event, a collaborative effort between the Bangsamoro health ministry and…
Senate Faces Criticism Over Delayed Impeachment Trial for VP Sara Duterte
The Senate is under fire for its decision to delay the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, with critics arguing that the move contradicts the constitutional mandate for such proceedings to begin “forthwith.” The trial is now expected to…
Budget Deadlock Threatens Cotabato City Projects
Cotabato City, Philippines โย The Cotabato City government faces an uncertain future for its planned commerce and trade initiatives in its 37 barangays as the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) continues to withhold approval of its proposed 2025 operational budget. Mayor Mohammad Bruce…
COA Calls for Stricter Oversight in LGU, Hospital Assistance
MANILA, Philippines โ The Commission on Audit (COA) has urged the Office of the President (OP) to enforce stricter policies in granting financial assistance to local government units (LGUs) and public hospitals, citing alarmingly low utilization rates of allocated funds.…
DSWD: 4Ps Empowers Families and Transforms Futures
โ4Ps changed our lives,โ Geralyn Bacang shared with a smile. โIt gave me hope and the chance to finish my studies. Now, Iโm preparing for the Criminologist Licensure Examination. Without 4Ps, I wouldnโt be here today.โ Geralyn, the first college…
P33 Daily Wage Hike in Zamboanga Peninsula: A Step Forward, But Is It Enough?
Workers in the private sector across the Zamboanga Peninsula are set to receive a โฑ33 increase in their daily minimum wage, according to the new wage order approved by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB). The new wage…
Philippines Eyes Over $2 Billion in Global Funding
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is ramping up efforts to secure more than $2 billion (approximately P117.9 billion) from global funding sources, including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and the French government. These funds aim to transform the…
