Newslights

Zamboanga Locked in Dual Emergency as Drought Losses Pass ₱1.5M and Dengue Kills 18

ZAMBOANGA CITY (October 27) — Facing a deadly viral outbreak and an accelerating agricultural drought, Zamboanga City authorities are under growing pressure to deliver immediate relief and infrastructure interventions...

Policy Gap Costs Filipino Farmers Millions as Global Ube Market Soars

MANILA (October 27)  — The world is obsessed with purple yam, driving a massive $595 million global ube...

Cloud of Unresolved Graft Cases Hangs Over Mangudadatu’s Bid for BARMM Chief Minister

COTABATO CITY (October 27)  — Calls are growing louder for the Office of the Ombudsman in Mindanao to...

Gas Pain in the South: Davao Occidental Drivers Face Region’s Highest Pump Prices

DAVAO CITY (October 27)  — Tanking up in Davao Occidental? Prepare for a heavier hit to your wallet. Fresh...

Border Busted: BI Intercepts 3 Filipinos in Davao Off to Fight as Foreign Mercenaries in Europe

DAVAO CITY (October 27) — Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at Davao International Airport foiled an illegal recruitment...
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PHLPost suspends mail services to US amid new customs rules

MANILA (September 6) – The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) has temporarily suspended the acceptance of all mail and parcels bound for the United States...

Agdao bridge closed for one-month rehabilitation

DAVAO CITY (September 5) – The City Government of Davao, through the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), has announced that the Agdao...

Davao City marks 9th Anniversary of Roxas Night Market Bombing

DAVAO CITY (September 5) – The City Government of Davao, through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), continues to extend assistance to...

Tuna sector warned to prepare for climate, labor challenges

MANILA (September 5) --- The Philippine tuna industry should prepare for increasing pressures from climate change, labor problems, and international sustainability regulations, even if...

New transport chief wants lower airfares, bidding for NSCR

MANILA (September 5) — In his first days in office, the new transportation director is holding himself to high standards by announcing intentions to...

Amid corruption scandals, Filipinos fast and hope for “positive change”

MANILA (September 4) — As the government looks into widespread corruption in public funds, Filipinos are resorting to fasting and prayer.A number of Catholic...
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