Media and Society

Rainy Season Begins, Raising Fresh Concerns for Vulnerable Mindanao Communities

DAVAO CITY  (June 5)  — The official onset of the rainy season may bring relief from months of intense heat, but for many communities across Mindanao, it also signals...

P509-M Debt Wipeout Frees Davao Farmers—But the Real Test Starts No

DAVAO CITY  (June 5)  — After years—and for some, decades—of carrying the weight of land debts, thousands of...

Caraga PIOs Face New Digital Frontline as AI Reshapes Government Communication

BUTUAN CITY  (June 5)  — As artificial intelligence rapidly transforms the way information is produced and consumed, government...

160 Families Displaced as Violence Returns to BARMM’s Special Geographic Area

COTABATO CITY  (June 5)  — Just days after a deadly gun attack left four people dead, residents of...

Rare Agreement at the ICC: Duterte’s Fitness Evaluation Moves Forward

DAVAO CITY (June 5) — In a case defined by legal battles and political controversy, prosecutors and lawyers...
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SSS rolls out ₱60B aid, moves up pension increase

MANILA (April 17) — The Social Security System (SSS) is rolling out a sweeping package of loan relief measures and advancing a scheduled pension...

Index Crimes Drop by 30% Under Safer Cities Initiative — DILG

MABINI, BATANGAS (April 15) — Index crimes across the country have dropped by 30 percent following the rollout of the government’s Safer Cities Initiative,...

Fuel Tax Holds, Local Burdens Rise: Data Shows Deepening Strain in Davao and Across Mindanao

DAVAO CITY (April 15) — The national government’s decision to retain fuel excise taxes comes as both fuel prices and inflation accelerate, amplifying pressure...

Tragedy at BARMMAA Meet 2026: Child Athlete’s Death Spurs Unity—But Raises Urgent Questions on Safety

Photo: Bangsamoro Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education COTABATO CITY (April 15) — The death of an 11-year-old athlete at the ongoing BARMMAA Meet...

Seniors to get 40% fare discount on select PUVs as fuel crisis strains transport sector

MANILA  (April 14) — Senior citizens will receive a 40 percent fare discount on selected public utility vehicles (PUVs) starting April 15, under a...

LTFRB-11 seeks ₱81.2-M fuel subsidy for drivers in Davao Region

DAVAO CITY (April 14) — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board in Region 11 has requested ₱81.2 million from the Department of Transportation...
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