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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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Fewer Babies, Fragile Future: Philippines’ Record-Low Birth Rate Signals Economic Crossroads

MANILA (April 1)  — The Philippines’ record-low fertility rate is no longer just a demographic milestone—it is fast becoming an economic warning sign. New data...

Beyond Ritual: A Shared Faith Journey in BARMM This Holy Week

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (April 1) — In the predominantly Muslim Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the approach of Holy Week is marked...

No extension: BARMM voter registration closes March 31

DAVAO CITY  (March 31)  — The clock is running out for Bangsamoro voters, with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) firmly shutting the door on...

Fuel lifeline: Loreto rolls out weekly subsidy for trike drivers amid oil spike

On March 28-29, 2026, tricycle drivers lined up their vehicles at a local gasoline station, waiting for their turn to fill their tanks with...

From policy to people: PCW pushes GAD programs down to barangays

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY  (March 31)  — Gender equality in the Philippines has no shortage of policies. The problem, officials say, is making them...

BPP flexes muscle in Basilan, kicks off push for 2026 BARMM polls

Photo: Bangsamoro Peoples Party ZAMBOANGA CITY  (March 31) — With the first regular Bangsamoro parliamentary elections now set, the Bangsamoro Peoples Party (BPP) is moving...
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