Zamboanga City Mayor Khymer Olaso

Authorities in western Mindanao have imposed stricter quarantine measures after avian influenza was confirmed in three farms in Diplahan, Zamboanga Sibugay. Officials fear the virus could spread through poultry and livestock trade routes, prompting intensified checkpoints and a formal ban on animal products from affected areas.Continue Reading

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 family’s burdens and gave him a chance at a brighter future. His journey is becoming a symbol of hope for other students in underserved communities.Continue Reading