Newslights

Bucana Bridge and the Battle for Power in Davao

DAVAO CITY (January 1, 2026) -The opening of the Bucana Bridge is more than an infrastructure milestone. It is a political moment, one that lays bare the delicate and...

Victoria Plaza CEO Bids Farewell as Davao’s First Mall Closes a Chapter

DAVAO CITY (December 31) — “But there are dreams that cannot be… and there are storms we cannot...

Senate ratifies ₱6.79-trillion 2026 budget—big boosts for education, health, agriculture, but questions linger

MANILA  (December 30) — The Senate has ratified the proposed ₱6.793-trillion national budget for 2026, touting large allocations...

NIA’s strong 2025 scorecard: real reform—or a rebound still under scrutiny?

MANILA  (December 30) — After years of stalled projects, cost overruns, and public distrust, the National Irrigation Administration...

Rizal Day rhetoric meets accountability test for Marcos administration

MANILA (December 30) — On Rizal Day, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to put compassion and...
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4 minors, including baby, rescued from online sex abuse in Surigao del Sur

BUTUAN CITY (November 14) – Four minors, including an eight-month-old baby boy, were rescued from online sexual exploitation in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, following...

Most wanted man in Davao Region falls in Davao del Norte

TAGUM CITY (November 13)  — Police have captured the region’s most wanted man, bringing relief to residents of Davao del Norte after a series...

Mindanao flagged as hotspot for cigarette smuggling — study

MANILA (November 13)  — Mindanao has become a major hotspot for illicit tobacco trade, with smuggled and untaxed cigarettes flooding markets in Zamboanga and...

Macacua to Bangsamoro youth: Lead with faith, integrity, and purpose

COTABATO CITY (November 13)  — Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua has called on young leaders across the region to rally behind...

BJMP joins mangrove restoration drive in southern Palawan

BROOKE’S POINT, Palawan (November 13)  — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) joined local agencies in planting 6,000 mangrove propagules along the...

PhilHealth: Every Filipino already covered under Universal Health Care Act

DAVAO CITY (November 13) — Paid or not, you’re still covered. PhilHealth reminded the public that every Filipino is already a member and eligible for...
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