The MSSD-BARMM provides P193,500 in monthly rice subsidies to 129 vulnerable families in Nabalawag's SGA to boost food security. Learn how the Unlad Pamilyang Bangsamoro Program supports daily meals.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns the new BARMM districting law may violate SC rules, casting doubt on holding the first parliamentary election on March 30, 2026. Read the latest updates.
Comelec reports over 1.18 million applicants for the 2026 Barangay and SK elections. Registration is open until May 2026. Check if you're registered!
After over two years of conflict, two families in Lanao del Sur signed a peace agreement on January 8, 2026, facilitated by local officials. The settlement, involving blood money, marks a triumph for community-led peacebuilding in BARMM.
Ex-mayors Jonas Cortes & Mike Rama eye 2028 political comebacks despite disqualification rumors. We break down the legal facts vs. fake news. Read more.
Governor Mujiv Hataman leads the groundbreaking for a new two-story school building at Sumisip National High School to upgrade learning conditions and address student overcrowding.
Former Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes asserts the circulated Comelec document is not a final ruling, calls it a deliberate attempt to mislead the public ahead of possible appeal.
Comelec reports over 1 million applicants for the 2026 Barangay and SK elections. Registration is open until May 2026. Learn the regional breakdown and how to join.
The Commission on Elections clarifies that the House of Representatives holds exclusive authority to call a special election for the late Antipolo Rep. Romeo Acop's seat. Learn the latest updates here.
From Sinulog's rain-soaked queen to election upheavals and natural disasters, SunStar's lens captures Cebu's defining 2025 moments of faith, crisis, and change. See the full story.
A high-ranking Abu Sayyaf Group member, alias Mundi, voluntarily surrendered to police in Zamboanga City. He faces charges for murder, kidnapping, and drugs. Read the full report.
The Comelec announces a technology fair for early 2026 to assess the latest automated election systems, focusing on ease of use, accuracy, and transparency. Read more.
Over 500,000 voters in Somalia's capital participated in a landmark municipal election, a key step toward the country's first direct national vote in over 50 years. Read the full story.
The Comelec has canceled the January 2026 filing of candidacy for the Bangsamoro polls due to the BTA's failure to pass a crucial districting law. Read for details and implications.
Comelec announces holiday break for voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections. Over 1 million Filipinos have already applied nationwide. Registration continues until May 2026.
Domestic workers in BARMM will see their minimum monthly wage rise to P5,500 starting January 2026. Learn about the new wage order and its coverage.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia warns the 2026 Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections may be delayed due to a missed legislative deadline. The commission is now eyeing a move to November 2026. Read the latest updates.
The Commission on Elections encourages youth aged 14 to register as voters for the November 2026 Sangguniang Kabataan polls. Registration is open until May 2026. Make your voice heard!
The Ministry of Agriculture in BARMM provides vital farming inputs and equipment to the Lambog Farmers Association in Tawi-Tawi to enhance cassava production, livestock, and livelihoods. Discover how this support aims to build a sustainable farming system
Former SunStar editor Stella Estremera voices exhaustion over political lies and Luzon bias against Bisaya leaders. She urges readers: 'See you at the polls.'
BARMM's MPW turns over a new P20-million student dormitory to Sulu State College in Patikul. The facility aims to ease accommodation constraints and enhance the learning environment for students and educators.
Comelec Cebu offices in Liloan, Compostela, and Danao City were damaged by Typhoon Tino, halting satellite voter registration. Operations will resume in 2026 as repairs are made for the 2026 BSKE. Register now!
The Office of the Special Assistant to the President calls for urgent enactment of the Bangsamoro districting law to ensure credible elections on March 30, 2026. Learn why this law is critical.
Comelec reports over 960,000 applicants for the 2026 Barangay and SK elections. Registration is open until May 2026. Learn how to register and make your vote count.
MinDA, BARMM-Menre, and New Zealand Embassy officials met in Davao to strengthen cooperation on Mindanao's clean energy transition, peace, and development. Key initiatives include a NZ$25M fund for coal plant retirement and support for indigenous communit
The Bangsamoro government disbursed P42 million in social pensions to 7,000 senior citizens in Lamitan City, Basilan. Each beneficiary received P6,000 for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2025. Read more about this vital support for the elderly.
PDEA-BARMM operatives dismantled a drug den in Cotabato City, arresting four suspects and confiscating P149,600 worth of suspected shabu. Read the full details of the anti-drug operation.
The British Council launches its Edge program in BARMM, providing English and digital literacy training to empower out-of-school adolescent girls and overcome educational barriers.
The Philippine Comelec plans to partner with 100 shopping malls to make voter registration more accessible. Learn how this initiative expands democratic participation for the 2028 polls.
Registered voters in the Philippines can now apply for voter certification at local Comelec offices. National issuance in Manila is suspended due to server maintenance. Get your temporary voter ID locally.