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Zamboanga del Norte Political Kingpin, Media Executive Romeo Jalosjos Dies
The family of Romeo โNonongโ Garcia Jalosjos has announced the death of the longtime media executive and former public official, remembering him as a leader whose decades of public service and commitment to Zamboanga del Norte left a lasting legacy.
Why the U.S. Imposed a 12.5 Percent Tariff on Philippine Goods
The U.S. imposed a 12.5% tariff on Philippine goods over forced labor import enforcement. Here’s what the decision means for trade.
AI Needs More Than Power: The Philippines’ Pax Silica Hub Could Face a Water Crisis Before It Begins
Experts say waterโnot electricityโmay be the biggest hurdle for the Philippines’ planned Pax Silica hub as demand threatens local resources.
Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling for long-term reforms.
Zamboanga Sibugay’s Growth Collides With Fragile Flyway as Mining Scars the Land โ Can Green Victories Last?
From oyster festivals and Ramsar recognitions to rivers stained by mining, Zamboanga Sibugay balances ecotourism dreams with extraction realities. Fishers turned wetland guardians reveal whatโs at stake.
Got Old Tax Penalties or “Stop-Filer” Stress? The BIR Launched a One-Time Tax Abatement Program to Completely Erase Them.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue has opened a one-time tax abatement program for micro taxpayers, giving small businesses and stop-filers until Dec. 31, 2026, to settle delinquent accounts and clear their records. The initiative is part of the government’s efforts to simplify compliance and encourage voluntary tax payments.
โBullied Since Grade 7โ: Investigators Probe Troubled Past of Teens Behind Deadly Tacloban School Shooting That Killed 3
A rare US-style school shooting in Tacloban City left three students dead and seven injured, prompting investigators to examine whether years of bullying experienced by the two teenage suspects played a role in one of the deadliest campus attacks in recent Philippine history.
“Continuity is Key”: Why Marcos Says the Constitution Itself Encourages Lack of Continuity
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has reignited debate over the 1987 Constitution, arguing that its term limits and electoral structure encourage political discontinuity and policy reversals. As his alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte unravels, Marcos warns that reforms take years to build but can be quickly dismantled, raising broader questions about whether the post-EDSA political system favors perpetual campaigning over long-term nation-building.
Zamboanga Sibugay Village Councilor Assassinated in Broad Daylight Ambush Along National Highway by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen
A village councilor was killed in a brazen daylight ambush along a national highway in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay, after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on him. Police launched a manhunt as investigators probed possible motives behind the killing, which has heightened concerns over political violence in parts of Mindanao.
Senators Dismiss ICC Warrant vs. BatoโBut Hereโs Why That Claim Doesnโt Hold Up
Senators allied with Ronald โBatoโ dela Rosa insist the ICC arrest warrant against him has no legal force in the Philippines. But international law, treaty obligations, and the ICCโs own confirmation of the warrant tell a different story. Hereโs why the arguments against the warrant do not hold up under closer legal scrutiny.
DepEd Supervisor Killed in Zamboanga Sibugay Shooting
Authorities are investigating the fatal shooting of DepEd district supervisor Rey Dalaota Camaingking in Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay, after gunmen attacked him at close range Thursday evening.