A โฑ7.5-billion drug haul in just one week highlights aggressive enforcementโbut also exposes how deeply entrenched illegal drug networks remain in the Philippines.
Cargo Ship That Capsized Near Panatag Was Carrying Nickel Ore, Not Iron โ Shipping Data
MANILA, Philippines โ The Singapore-flagged bulk carrier M/V Devon Bay that capsized near Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal last week was carrying nickel ore, not iron ore, according to shipping industry data and clarifications from Philippine maritime authorities, correcting earlier reports that…
15 Dead As RORO Ferry Sinks Off Basilan; Search Ongoing For 43 Passengers
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines โ At least 15 passengers were confirmed dead after a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry sank off the waters of Basilan early Monday, January 26, authorities said. Basilan Governor Mujiv Hataman confirmed the fatalities in an interview with Super…
Explainer | Did China Warn PH Officials To โPay The Priceโ?
Yes. China did issue a public warningโbut understanding what it means requires context. China has warned certain Philippine officials that they would โpay the priceโ if they continue what Beijing calls the spread of โmalicious informationโ against China. The statement…
Foreign ship stranded off Labason sparks buzz, now under repair
IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ For days, a massive foreign vessel loomed off the coast of this quiet town, sparking buzz and wild speculation among residents. On September 8, 2025, local authorities finally boarded the Crane Ship Isabel Fo 1 under…
Twelve Potential Human Trafficking Victims Rescued in Zamboanga: A Glimpse into a Growing Crisis
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in an operation on Monday rescued twelve individuals believed to be victims of human trafficking during a routine inspection in Zamboanga. It took place at the Baliwasan Seaside private wharf, initially aimed to locate two…
