Magno: Mindanao Not a Terror Hotspot
MinDA Chair Leo Magno refutes claims labeling Mindanao a terror hotspot after Bondi Beach attack reports. He warns of economic damage and highlights the region's peace progress.
MinDA Chair Leo Magno refutes claims labeling Mindanao a terror hotspot after Bondi Beach attack reports. He warns of economic damage and highlights the region's peace progress.
A theological analysis argues Pope Leo XIV's 'Mater Populi Fidelis' contains subtle language that may undermine the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception. Part 2 of the series examines the contradictions.
DMW Secretary Cacdac directs all Migrant Workers Offices to act as first responders for OFWs. Asia remains the top destination, with Saudi Arabia leading at 21.9%. Read the full directive.
More than 300 Filipino workers in Cambodia and Thailand are displaced due to renewed border clashes. The DMW confirms their safety in evacuation centers. Learn the latest updates.
The Department of Migrant Workers is prepared to bring home OFWs from Thailand and Cambodia due to border tensions. All 251 affected workers in Thailand are reported safe. Learn more.
Mindanao Development Authority formalized five strategic MOUs with South Korean firms on Dec 10, 2025, covering renewable energy, nickel processing, and safety tech to position the region as a prime investment hub.
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
President Marcos Jr. inspected the new ₱3.126-billion Bucana Bridge in Davao. MinDA Secretary Magno clarifies the visit was official duty, not political. The bridge opens Dec. 15, easing traffic for 35,000 vehicles daily. Read more.
MinDA Chair Leo Magno outlined Mindanao's renewable energy, agri-industrial corridors, and digital connectivity as key investment drivers at the FTSC conference, positioning the island for sustainable growth.
The DMW announces the release of 9 Filipino seafarers held by Houthi rebels since July. Secretary Cacdac met them in Oman, marking a step towards closure after the fatal attack.
Mindanao's MinDA and Qatar's tech minister meet to boost digital collaboration. Focus on AI, tech talent, and startup growth for inclusive development. Read more.
Pope Leo XIV names Fr. Samuel Agcaracar as the fifth bishop of San Jose de Nueva Ecija, ending the diocese's eight-month vacancy. Learn about his journey from teacher to bishop.
Authorities in Lanao del Norte confiscate P840,000 worth of smuggled cigarettes and arrest a shipper. Read how this bust protects the local economy.
The media industry in Cebu mourns the passing of veteran journalist and economist Leo Lastimosa, remembered for his integrity and economic insights that shaped public discourse.
Prominent Cebuano lawyer Romulo Magno sworn in as NBI OIC Regional Director, promising enhanced law enforcement and community service in Central Visayas.