Authorities Seize ₱2.5M Worth of Smuggled Cigarettes in Davao City
Davao City, Philippines — A joint entrapment operation on November 19, 2024, led to the confiscation of ₱2.5 million worth of smuggled cigarettes and the arrest of two suspects at…
Opinion: Creating Basulta Autonomous Region — A Double-Edged Sword for Mindanao
The proposal by Senator Robinhood “Robin” C. Padilla to establish the Basulta Autonomous Region, carving out Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has…
UPLB Perspective Marks 15th Anniversary of Ampatuan Massacre with Call to Defend Press Freedom
The University of the Philippines Los Baños’ (UPLB) official student publication, UPLB Perspective, is set to lead a series of events commemorating the 15th anniversary of the Ampatuan, Maguindanao Massacre…
Zamboanga del Norte Joins the Nation in 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women
The Provincial Government of Zamboanga del Norte has officially joined the national observance of the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW), an advocacy initiative mandated by Proclamation No.…
Lamitan City Ends Power Outages with 2MW Rose Power Plant Inauguration
Lamitan City, Basilan – In a historic development for Lamitan City, key officials including Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman, Mayor Oric Furigay, Vice Mayor Hegem Furigay, and Conrad Isahac, the Western Mindanao…
Two Soldiers Wounded in Basilan Ambush
Al-Barka, Basilan – November 19, 2024 Two soldiers from the 45th Infantry Battalion were injured in an ambush by armed men in Barangay Magcawa, Al-Barka, Basilan, around 8 a.m. on…
DENR 12 Approves Integrated Watershed Management Plans for Klaja and Palimbang Rivers
Koronadal City, November 18 – Members of the Regional Integrated Watershed Management Plan Review Committee (RIRC) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 12 have officially approved…
13 Arrested for Illegal Quarrying in Davao City’s Conservation Area
Davao City, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation-Davao (NBI-XI) successfully apprehended 13 individuals involved in illegal quarrying operations in Barangay Tamugan, Marilog District, Davao City, during a raid conducted…
Tacurong City Launches Program to Support Vulnerable Street Children and Indigenous Communities
Tacurong City, Philippines – In a significant step towards addressing the needs of vulnerable groups, the City Government of Tacurong has launched a comprehensive program targeting street children, their families,…
Dabawenyo Athletes Gear Up for Dual International and National Competitions in Palawan
Davao City’s young athletes are ready to showcase their talents and represent the region with pride as they head to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, for two prestigious events: the 2024 Batang…