The dynasties, elites, and parties competing for power in BARMM
Thirteen regional political parties and nearly 700 candidates from dynasties and those with ties to the MILF and MNLF are vying for power in the Bangsomoro Parliament
-
-
5 ways the BARMM parliamentary elections are unique
Watch this video to learn the key differences between the upcoming BARMM parliamentary elections and the national and local elections
-
BARMM polls: 7 bets battle for 2 special territory seats
The candidates include former BARMM interim chief minister Al Haj Murad’s son Mansor and BTA member Butch Malang in the 1st district, and several independent candidates competing against UBJP and BFP bets in the 2nd district
-
Matugas father, son face graft complaints over DPWH contracts
An investigation reveals discrepancies in a road project, with claims of overpayment and direct financial interests linking the Matugases to the contractor
-
Luzon | Metro Manila | Mindanao | Philippine News | Visayas
LIST: September 2026 special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns
Here are the September 2026 special non-working days in various localities, as proclaimed by the President
-
Editors' Pick | Mindanao | Newsletters | Visayas | Voices
[Inside the Newsroom] Trust and public funds: why and how we obsess over the national budget
There are reasons why ‘trust’ should never be something you assume when it comes to the people’s money, even if (and maybe, particularly if) they are labelled confidential or intelligence funds
-
Si Mau ug J sing in Bisaya, but all listeners are welcome
‘Ginagamit namin ‘yung terms na hindi masyadong ginagamit to remind our generation na our language is beautiful,’ says Mau, one-half of the Tagum duo
-
Beyond Sara: Confidential funds run deep in local governments
Confidential funds are not unique to Sara Duterte. They are part of a decades-old practice that has spread across the country, often with little public scrutiny.
-
How much Northern Mindanao cities, provinces set aside for confidential funds
Cagayan de Oro leads Northern Mindanao in confidential and intelligence fund allocations in 2023 and 2024, while Bukidnon has the lowest. With Iligan, Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental, the four account for nearly 80% of the region’s allocations.
-
Davao City steel corporation raided over presence of radioactive materials
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission says it served the warrants against the Davao Mighty Steel Corporation in Barangay Ilang, Bunawan, Davao City, and rescued 174 Filipino workers from the area
