Peace and Order

Lacson pushes ban on politicians at cash aid payouts: ‘Stop using the poor as props’

MANILA (December 5) — Senator Panfilo Lacson wants to put an end to a familiar scene in many communities: politicians showing up at government cash aid payouts, photo ops...

From youth voices to action: BARMM rolls out 5-year plan for inclusive change

COTABATO CITY (December 5) — The future of the Bangsamoro is getting a bold, youth-led push as the...

Northern Mindanao agencies promote Gender-Fair Language for safer, inclusive workplaces

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (December 5) — Government offices in Northern Mindanao are taking steps to make workplaces...

BARMM trains Women’s Desk Officers to strengthen support for GBV survivors

COTABATO CITY (December 5) — In a push to make communities safer for women and children, the Bangsamoro...

P180B Down the Drain? Senate flags massive losses to ghost flood projects

MANILA (December 4)  — Billions in public funds meant to protect communities from flooding may have never reached...
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Zamboanga City declared under the state of calamity

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines --- The City Council of Zamboanga approved the request of the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) chaired by Mayor...

Hapilon, Maute killed in Marawi

MANILA -- Malacañan confirmed Monday the death of two terrorist leaders, Omar Maute and Isnilon Hapilon, during a military operation meant to retake the...

Former DavOr mayor suspended

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- The Ombudsman suspended for one month the former mayor of Lupon, Davao Oriental for simple neglect of duty. Since former Lupon...

Abella: Maasim mayor’s arrest proves extent of narco-politics in PH

MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperon Ernesto Abella said Monday that the surrender of Maasim Mayor Aniceto Lopez Jr. last week underscores how deeply entrenched narco-politics...

Marawi siege strengthens Christian-Muslim relationship in neighboring areas

LAMITAN CITY, Philippines --- The wounds of war brought about by the  on-going Marawi crisis strengthens Muslim-Christian Communities of here and in Basilan City. The...

ARMM names new DAR Secretary

DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) has a new Secretary to head the  Department of Agrarian Reform. ARMM executive secretary...
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