Critical Minerals, Broken Promises: Why EO 122 Risks Turning Mindanao’s Natural Wealth into Another Cycle of Poverty and Ecological Destruction
The signing of Executive Order No. 122 by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., establishing a national policy framework for the development of the Philippines’ critical minerals industry, has been welcomed by…
Tricycle Driver Arrested in General Santos Drug Bust; Suspected Shabu, .45 Pistol Seized
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — A 34-year-old tricycle driver was arrested after police operatives seized suspected shabu and a caliber .45 pistol during a buy-bust operation in Purok Wal, Barangay…
Newly Freed Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing, Mutilating Uncle in Sibagat
SIBAGAT, Agusan del Sur — A 62-year-old man who had only recently been released from prison after serving time in connection with a homicide case is back in police custody…
Police Arrest High-Value Drug Suspect, Seize ₱320,000 Shabu and .38 Revolver in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Police operatives arrested a suspected high-value individual and seized approximately 47.1 grams of suspected shabu worth an estimated ₱320,280 during a joint anti-illegal drug operation in…
101st Infantry Brigade Deploys Forces for September 14 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Election
MALABANG, Lanao del Sur — The 101st Infantry (Three Red Arrows) Brigade of the Philippine Army formally sent off its forces on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the unit steps…
9-Year-Old Boy Impaled by Sharp Church Gate in Tagoloan, Rushed to Cagayan de Oro Hospital
TAGOLOAN, Misamis Oriental — A 9-year-old boy identified as Amrel was injured after he was impaled by a sharp metal portion of a church gate in Zone 6, Barangay Santa…
Mindanao to see widespread rain showers, thunderstorms; PAGASA warns of flash floods and landslides
MINDANAO, Philippines — Most parts of Mindanao are expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with rain showers and localized thunderstorms over the next 24 hours, with authorities warning…
Maguindanao del Sur Security Forces Intensify Election Preparations Ahead of First BARMM Parliamentary Polls
BULUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Security forces, election officials, local government units and other government stakeholders in Maguindanao del Sur have intensified preparations for the September 14, 2026 BARMM Parliamentary…
24 Students Discharged, 5 Remain Hospitalized in Suspected Food Poisoning Incident in Santo Tomas
SANTO TOMAS, Davao del Norte — Twenty-four of the 29 students who were given medical attention following a suspected food poisoning incident at Tulalian National High School have been discharged,…
Solar Worker Shot Dead in Maguindanao del Norte Amid Strict Election Gun Ban
SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte — A 26-year-old solar post installer was shot dead by two unidentified gunmen while working along a barangay road in Barangay Dalumangcob, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao…