Born in a remote village in Tampakan, South Cotabato, Bon Ryan Jimenez once saw college as an impossible dream. Today, he is preparing to graduate with the help of an educational assistance program that eased his familyโs burdens and gave…
They Just Went Out to Play โ But 5 Children Never Came Home in Marawi
A morning of play ends in tragedy as five children drown in a secluded pond in Marawi, leaving a community in shock and mourning.
Zamboanga Sibugay Police Chief to Officers: Lead with Empathy, Not Fear
A quiet shift is taking root in Zamboanga Sibugay, where a police director is asking officers to see their work not as enforcementโbut as human connection.
A Single Photo, a Shared Smile: Sibugay Police Chief Reflects on the Human Side of Policing
A simple photograph from a 2025 outreach visit reminds Sibugay police chief Bernard Danie Dasugo that policing is not only about enforcing the lawโbut connecting with people.
