Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have voiced their support for postponing the regionโs first parliamentary elections from May 2025 to May 2026, following a Supreme Court ruling that excluded the island province of Sulu…
Global Police Crackdown Dismantles World’s Largest Piracy Network
In a bold and coordinated strike, police forces across 10 countries have dismantled what is believed to be the worldโs largest piracy network, dealing a major blow to digital piracy. Dubbed Operation Takendown, the massive effort spanned the UK, Bulgaria,…
Bishop Condemns Greed as Root Cause of Albay’s Environmental Crisis
Greed and the unrelenting pursuit of power and wealth are fueling the destruction of Albayโs environment, says Bishop Joey Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi, as the province reels from catastrophic flooding that displaced thousands. Speaking at a press conference…
Elon Musk Sparks Outrage with Treason Accusation Against Alexander Vindman
The worldโs richest man, Elon Musk, and President-elect Donald Trumpโs self-proclaimed โfirst buddy,โ ignited controversy on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by accusing retired Army officer Alexander Vindman of treason and calling for him to โpay the appropriate penalty.โ…
10 Teams Join the Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship
Ten dynamic teams of journalists and visual storytellers from across the Philippines have been selected for the prestigious Jaime Espina Klima Correspondents Fellowship, embarking on a journey to tell transformative stories about the countryโs transition to renewable energy. These Fellows…
World Leaders Applaud Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire
The world breathed a collective sigh of relief on Wednesday as a ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah came into effect at 0200 GMT. The truce has been met with widespread international acclaim, with leaders expressing hope…
Democratic Lawmakers Push Biden for Broader Marijuana Reform
A coalition of 14 Democratic lawmakers is calling on President Joe Biden to take bold action on marijuana reform before his term ends. In a letter addressed to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, prominent figures such as Senators Elizabeth…
Military Vows to Crush Kidnap Group Behind Missing American
The military has intensified its campaign to dismantle the group responsible for the kidnapping of American citizen Elliot Onil Eastman, who has remained missing since his abduction over a month ago. Officials revealed that the perpetrators are a mix of…
Civil Society Groups Slam Sara Duterteโs โAbove the Lawโ Behavior
Vice President Sara Duterteโs fiery reaction to her chief of staffโs detention has drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups, who accuse the Duterte family of perpetuating a culture of impunity and entitlement. Outraged over Zuleika Lopezโs brief detention by…
Devastating Fire Leaves Thousands Homeless in Manila Slum
A massive fire tore through the tightly packed Isla Puting Bato slum in Manila, leaving devastation in its wake. The blaze, which erupted on the second floor of a home, quickly engulfed around 1,000 homes, displacing thousands of residents and…
Commission Warns IP Leaders: No Shield for Illegal Quarrying Activities
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples in the Davao Region (NCIP-Davao) has taken a firm stance against illegal quarrying, emphasizing that Indigenous Peoples (IP) leaders involved in such activities will not receive legal protection. This declaration underscores the commissionโs commitment…
Fisherfolk Reel from Crown-of-Thorns Starfish Outbreak
An ecological crisis is unfolding beneath the waves in Southern Leyte, Philippines. A severe outbreak of crown-of-thorns starfish has devastated coral reefs, with 80% of fisherfolk suffering the consequences of this marine invasion. The crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci), notorious for…
