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HRW 2026 report on PH: Duterte arrest masks deadlier reality under Marcos

As ‘Basyang’ hits Mindanao: Road to Claveria resorts shut, Oro halts work

Time, memory, and healing: Misor marks 28 years since Flight 387 tragedy

Press safety under threat as CPJ releases guide for journalists on high-risk coverage

Amid rising incidents of violence and harassment against journalists worldwide, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has released a safety guide aimed at helping reporters protect themselves while covering high-risk assignments.

Palace demands accountability in Basilan sinking tragedy

The national government is demanding full accountability following the sinking of the M/V Trisha Kerstin 3, one of the deadliest maritime disasters in recent years.

Iligan jail shifts from punitive to reformative care

ILIGAN CITY — The Iligan City Jail–Male Dormitory is shifting away from a punitive incarceration model and adopting a reformative care approach that places rehabilitation, discipline, and personal development at the center of jail management.

PHA eyes expansion as Basulta has no assigned cardiologists

Cardiologists of the Philippine Heart Association (PHA) are seeking to expand specialist coverage in underserved provinces, particularly in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi ( Basulta), where no assigned cardiologists are currently available.

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92 surrender in Talaingod as amnesty deadline looms

WITH the deadline for national amnesty applications just weeks away, the push for peace in Mindanao is pushing forward, marked by a mass surrender of 92 former rebels in Davao del Norte and a surge of amnesty filings in Bukidnon.

Overpass construction suspended in Oro

The Cagayan de Oro City Council on Tuesday, January 26, approved a resolution temporarily suspending the construction of a pedestrian overpass along Masterson Avenue, citing concerns that the project encroaches on the roadway and poses traffic and public safety risks.

Beyond the meltdown: How Aquino’s new bill shields taxpayers from nuclear disasters

SENATOR Benigno Paolo ‘Bam’ Aquino IV is leading a push to establish a robust legal safety net for the Philippines’ nuclear energy ambitions, warning that public support remains fragile and strictly tied to the promise of lower electricity bills.