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Suspected Maute fighters kill 4 soldiers in Munai ambush

SUSPECTED Islamist militants ambushed an army vehicle in Lanao del Norte at around 10 am today, Jan. 23, killing four soldiers and wounding a fifth.

Barmm board okays P1.6b for Maguindanao’s food, water security

Specialized penalties for schools using ‘ghost students’ sought

Citing the "moral weight" of stealing from students, Senator Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV is pushing for stricter, specialized penalties against schools and individuals found defrauding the government’s Senior High School (SHS) voucher program. Aquino, who chairs the Senate Committee on Basic Education, emphasized that existing laws are insufficient to deter the exploitation of state education funds.

Westmincom chief visits 103rd Infantry Brigade

Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) Commander Lt. Gen. Donald M. Gumiran conducted a command visit to the 103rd Infantry Brigade, Task Group Haribon, on January 19, 2026, to personally assess the security situation and check on the welfare and operational readiness of the troops.

‘Jail the big fish’: Group demands life terms for smuggling masterminds

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Minimum wage in Oro, Normin rises to P486 tomorrow

Iligan Diocese to build Black Nazarene Shrine; devotee unity assured

Miss Kuyamis 2026 champions tourism as a ‘language of peace’

It was a night of glamour and grace, but for Rexzil Paayas of Manticao, winning the Miss Kuyamis 2026 crown was about more than beauty — it was a platform to deliver a powerful message of unity and sustainable progress.

Lower rates and cash transfers to drive 2026 rebound: Beyond the 2025 slump

AFTER a year defined by economic surprises and tight spending, Filipino households should prepare for a shifting landscape in 2026: a "constructive" recovery characterized by slightly higher daily costs but significantly more accessible credit.

Lamerez retires after distinguished military career

BRIGADIER General Febie N. Lamerez has officially concluded his 38-year tour of duty in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).

Cullamat links Talaingod 13 conviction to 'warlordism'

FORMER Bayan Muna Representative Eufemia Cullamat argues the recent conviction of the "Talaingod 13" is not just a legal setback, but a calculated move to protect entrenched power structures in Mindanao.

Aquino: ‘Fiscal win’ for education meaningless if P43-b teacher fund stays in limbo

THE Philippines is entering a historic fiscal year for education in 2026, but Sen. Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ Aquino IV warns that a record-breaking budget does not automatically guarantee financial relief for the nation’s educators.