IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The massive flooding that struck Cebu during Typhoon Tino serves as a stark warning for Mindanao, where hills and forests are vanishing fast in the name of โdevelopment.โ According to Dr. Mahar Lagmay, executive director of…
5 Zamboanga Sibugay farmersโ groups get P1.4M farm machinery from DAR
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Five agrarian reform beneficiariesโ organizations (ARBOs) in Zamboanga Sibugay received farm machinery and equipment worth P1.4 million from the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to boost productivity and help them adapt to climate change. The turnover,…
Mindanao โUprisingโ Claims Debunked: PCIJ Exposes Social Media Misinformation
A recent study by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) has debunked viral social media claims about an “imminent uprising” in Mindanao following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte last month. The PCIJ report, released on March 30,…
DAR Support Fuels Growth of Zamboanga Sibugayโs Spicy Vinegar Industry
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…
Gunmen Torch Health Center, Homes in Maguindanao Amid Political Tensions
COTABATO CITY โ Tensions and fear gripped Barangay Malingao in Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao del Sur, after armed men torched a health center and seven homes on Mondayโjust days after terrorizing the community with gunfire, forcing residents to flee. Local officials…
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…
Central Mindanao Sees Surge in Surrendered Firearms
Nineteen more firearms were voluntarily surrendered by owners in two Central Mindanao towns, marking another milestone in the regionโs ongoing disarmament campaign. This initiative, part of the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Management Program, complements the governmentโs broader peace…
Mindanao Lawmakers Brace for Political Backlash After Impeaching VP Sara Duterte
Forty-one lawmakers from Mindanao joined their colleagues in the House of Representatives to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday. The decision, rooted in allegations of betrayal of public trust, culpable violation of the Constitution, misuse of funds, and threats…
Heightened Police Presence in Bangsamoro Provinces Following Deadly Attacks
Police teams since Wednesday have become a highly visible presence in key locations across two Bangsamoro provinces, following a series of deadly gun attacks in the region. These incidents have occurred despite a nationwide election-related gun ban, raising concerns about…
New Army Officers, Recruits Boost Peace Efforts in Mindanao
The 6th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army has welcomed 37 new lieutenants into its community-based peacebuilding teams. These efforts support the governmentโs ongoing peace initiatives with Moro communities in Central Mindanao. Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete, commander of the 6th…
Footbridge Boosts Farming Prospects for Blaans in Sultan Kudarat
Cotabato City, Philippines โ Ethnic Blaan farmers in the highlands of Datalblao, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat, are optimistic about improving their livelihood following the completion of a footbridge over the Dalol River, which previously hindered their access to the town market…
