Media and Society

Macacua beats Murad for Bangsamoro Chief Minister post

COTABATO CITY (October 30) — Members of the first elected Bangsamoro Parliament chose Abdulraof "Sammy Gambar" Macacua as Chief Minister on Friday, Oct. 30, handing him a 51-27 victory...

New Zealand scholarships open doors for Mindanao professionals, graduates

Manaaki scholarship applicants must demonstrate work experience and commitment to service as applications open in March 2027 DAVAO CITY...

Nearly 500,000 Filipino children exploited online as foreign demand fuels abuse

Study estimates nearly half a million children were trafficked to produce sexual abuse material in 2022, exposing a...

Duterte defense challenges ICC bid to admit drug war witnesses’ recorded testimony

Defense seeks live testimony and cross-examination of two witnesses whose accounts the prosecution links to alleged drug war...

Davao Region’s 60 foster children outnumber 56 active licensed foster parents

Racco-Davao seeks more qualified caregivers, particularly for children with special needs, to expand safe family-based care DAVAO CITY (October...
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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...

Under-15 vloggers, child influencers now face DOLE work permit rules

DAVAO CITY (August 3) — Children below 15 who appear in vlogs, livestreams, digital advertisements and other online content may not simply be treated...
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