Indigenous Peoples secure 2 seats in Bangsamoro Parliament
Historic representation comes amid long-running struggles over ancestral land, identity and political inclusion
PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte (August 31) — For six Non-Moro Indigenous Peoples...
Digos police trace school threats to 3 minors, trigger six-month intervention
DIGOS CITY (August 27) — What began as online threats against two schools has ended with three students identified by police—and a renewed warning...
PTFoMS pushes media safety drive as BARMM, local polls near
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 21) — With two major elections looming, the government’s media security task force is stepping up efforts to keep...
P9.75-billion free college fund raises question: Can ‘free’ education stay financially sustainable?
MANILA (August 17) — The government's release of P9.75 billion for free higher education offers much-needed relief to state universities and colleges (SUCs), but...
Palace Spokesperson’s Criticism of News5 Reporter Sparks Press Freedom Discussion
DAVAO CITY (August 8)— A social media exchange between Palace Press Officer and Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro and News5 reporter Bryll...
PNP steps up hunt for gun-for-hire groups, illegal gun dealers
MANILA (August 4) — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is stepping up intelligence and investigative operations against gun-for-hire groups and unlicensed firearms dealers as...
