A regional rights group denounces a deadly military operation in Negros Occidental that left 19 dead, including civilians, and urges an independent investigation.
A Database System in Bangsamoro Tries to Bring Order to Aid โ and Accountability to Government
A new digital registry in Bangsamoro aims to fix long-standing gaps in aid delivery. It could reshape how government earns public trust.
No More Bets: The Civil Service Commission Now Bans Government Workers from GamblingโOn or Off Duty. Why You Should Care.
The Civil Service Commission has imposed a sweeping ban on gambling for all government workers, extending restrictions beyond office hours and into private life.
Lawyers Demand Answers After a Child Killed in Zamboanga Police Operation
A childโs death in a Zamboanga raid sparks calls for an independent probe, as lawyers question police claims and demand accountability.
Digital Age, Same Old Battles: Disinformation Weaponized Against Indigenous Peoples
As the Philippines goes digital, disinformation is increasingly weaponized against Indigenous Peoplesโreshaping narratives to justify exploitation and silence resistance.
Why Filipino Parents are Diving inโTeaching Kids to Swim Sooner
From safety to confidence, more Filipino parents are enrolling children in swimming lessons earlyโturning a summer activity into a life-saving skill.
EXPLAINER: What is a โPink Moonโโand Why it Wonโt Look Pink in the Philippines
The April โPink Moonโ isnโt actually pink. This explainer breaks down its origins and why skywatchers in the Philippines see a normal full moon.
DICT, Sibugay Police Team Up to Bring Tech Upgrades to Public Service
DICT and Sibugay police strengthen ties to boost digital tools, training, and tech-driven public service delivery across communities. (Photo Courtesy: PNP – Zamboanga Sibugay Provincial Office) IPIL, Zamboanga Sibugay โ The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) in Zamboanga…
Do Filipinos Struggle with Housing in 2025? A Report Says They Do
Housing affordability worsens in the Philippines, with over half of Filipinos struggling as rents and home prices far exceed household incomes.
Who Really Benefits? Irrigatorsโ Awards Raise Questions on Water Equity, Governance Gaps
Award-winning irrigatorsโ groups spotlight successโbut also expose deeper issues in water access, governance, and gender inclusion nationwide.
Oxfam Backs BARMM Fatwa Declaring Forced Marriage of Rape Survivors โHaramโ
Oxfam Filipinas hails a BARMM fatwa declaring forced marriage of rape survivors as haram, calling it a milestone for justice and dignity.
In Sulu, Eid is More Than a CelebrationโDid You Feel the โOne Heartโ?
At dawn in Sulu, thousands of Tausug faithful gathered not just to mark the end of Ramadhan, but to live out a shared identityโone shaped by faith, forgiveness, and community.
