Maj. Gen. Jose Vladimir Cagara has been formally installed as the new commander of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) at Camp Navarro in Zamboanga City.

Authorities in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, seized approximately P1.5 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes in separate operations, following a police intercept and a highway crash.

The Habagat monsoon is expected to persist over parts of Luzon and Visayas on Saturday, bringing continued rains to these regions. While Luzon and Visayas experience wet weather, Mindanao is sweltering under hot conditions.

A report highlights six major earthquakes that occurred in 2026, including events in Colombia, Venezuela, and Mindanao, noting that the scale of disaster is not solely determined by magnitude.

The 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) in Cagayan de Oro City highlighted the push for digital financial inclusion and strategic fintech partnerships to support the growth of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Joint military and police forces have ramped up security measures and deployed maximum personnel for the 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon) held in Cagayan de Oro City.

Mindanao's premier economic gathering, the 35th Mindanao Area Business Conference (MinBizCon), commenced on Tuesday, running from August 11 to 13 in Cagayan de Oro City.

Speaker Faustino G. Dy III urged Filipinos from all sectors to actively engage in the legislative process as the House of Representatives brought its LegisHear program to Mindanao.

Philippine Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla denied social media rumors of Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's arrest, stating that the fugitive senator was last spotted in Mindanao.

Mountain huts in the Alps are experiencing severe water shortages due to dry conditions, leading to rationing, closed washrooms, and reliance on helicopter deliveries for drinking water, with the German Alpine Club reporting widespread scarcity.

A joint police operation in Bukidnon successfully captured Marben Bete Panganoron, 40, Northern Mindanao’s most wanted person, who had been evading law enforcement for nearly two years on multiple sexual assault charges against a minor.

The largest ground-mounted solar power plant in Mindanao has been commissioned in South Cotabato, Philippines. Local officials anticipate the project will improve electricity supply and increase renewable energy use in the region.

The Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has implemented e-wallet services to streamline cashless aid disbursement to beneficiaries across the region.

A low-pressure area outside the Philippine area of responsibility is expected to bring rains to parts of Visayas and Mindanao, while Luzon will experience fair weather.

While flash floods and landslides affect southwestern Mindanao, the northeastern part of the island is experiencing a prolonged dry spell, highlighting contrasting weather conditions.

Brigadier General Bernardo Taqueban has been appointed as the new commander of the Philippine Army’s 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Northern Mindanao, becoming the 14th leader of the unit.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) inaugurated the Office for Other Bangsamoro Communities (OOBC) in Barangay Segapud, Lanao del Norte.

Police Regional Office-10 (PRO-10) in Northern Mindanao has abolished gruelling 24-hour shifts for its officers, aiming to improve their working conditions and combat fatigue.

Regional Police Office-10 (PRO-10) reported seizing approximately P138 million worth of illegal drugs during the first half of 2026, with some operations involving cross-border cooperation.

Super Typhoon Inday (international name: Bavi) and the enhanced southwest monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused nearly P885 million in agricultural damage across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in the Philippines.

A political shakeup is underway in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as campaigning begins for the region's first-ever parliamentary elections scheduled for September 14.

The election period and a gun ban have commenced in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in preparation for the September 14 polls, with election watchdogs emphasizing the need for increased voter education.

Senator Robinhood Padilla questioned a National Bureau of Investigation regional director assigned to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) about his knowledge of Islam during an impeachment trial.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has initiated a crackdown on remnants of Abu Sayyaf in Basilan and BIFF in central Mindanao, ahead of an impending gun ban in the BARMM election period.

A total of 159 families in Davao del Norte, Philippines, will be relocated to Tagum City due to the construction of the Mindanao Railway project's Tagum segment.

A farmers' federation in Mindanao has advised against planting sugarcane due to the anticipated 'super' El Niño, urging the national government to release emergency funds for drought mitigation.

Valencia City in Bukidnon, known as the 'City of Golden Harvest,' is seeking to become Mindanao's seventh highly urbanized city. This bid aims to grant the city greater administrative and fiscal autonomy.

President Marcos has directed government agencies to expedite the rehabilitation of facilities damaged by a recent powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck southern Mindanao, Philippines.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) is requesting the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve a power adjustment in its generation charge.

A peacekeeping force comprising government and MILF troops has been deployed to Pahamuddin town in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to prevent the escalation of a clan feud, locally known as 'rido'.

Minority groups in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are advocating for true representation and opposing what they term 'crayon politics.' They seek to ensure their voices are genuinely heard in the region's governance.

Residents in General Santos City and parts of Sarangani, Philippines, are awaiting aid as croplands and marine fisheries remain inaccessible following the June 8 Mindanao earthquake.

Rappler emphasizes that the province of Sarangani, Mindanao, requires more attention than the political antics of senators, suggesting that current political maneuvers do not adequately address the region's needs.

Most public schools in Central Mindanao have resumed classes as government agencies continue repair and rehabilitation efforts following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the region on June 8.

Coffee farmers in Mindanao have successfully reclaimed their position on the world stage, with their names now featured on coffee bags and scoresheets, signifying a profound change beyond just prices.

State seismologists reported over 8,300 aftershocks following the magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani in Mindanao on June 8.

Over a week after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck parts of Mindanao, thousands of residents in Glan, Sarangani, are in urgent need of housing assistance.

The Philippine Congress is seeking an additional P15 billion in funds for the rehabilitation of Mindanao following recent earthquakes, with the Senate approving a resolution urging the government to ensure adequate funding for recovery efforts. This comes amidst discussions and claims regarding the allocation and availability of maintenance and other operating expenses (MOOE) for the region's recovery.

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has released P362 million in aid for Mindanao following a recent earthquake. This funding aims to support relief and recovery efforts in the affected region.

The lack of transparency from Ateneo after the deaths of its players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili has become fodder for Duterte supporters, who are using the incident to reinforce a Luzon versus Mindanao messaging.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported upward movement of coastlines in Sarangani and Davao Occidental following a massive earthquake that struck Mindanao.

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported that aftershocks from the magnitude 7.8 offshore earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 8 have risen to 3,860.

Mindanao State University-General Santos City (MSU-GSC) has appealed for national government assistance following a powerful earthquake that caused an estimated P900 million in infrastructure damage.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake off Maasim, Sarangani, has claimed at least 37 lives and displaced roughly 20,000 people, with rescuers still searching for trapped individuals. The Department of Education estimates P51.69 million is needed for school repairs, while the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has been lauded for extending humanitarian assistance to affected communities.

South Cotabato disaster officials reported two deaths in Tupi, including one resident hit by debris and another who suffered cardiac arrest.

Environmental advocates are calling for a massive rehabilitation of the Rio Grande de Mindanao, the Philippines' second-largest river system, to combat its ecological decline due to pollution and unchecked waste disposal.

The newly appointed commander of the 4th Infantry Division announced that the communist New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions have been "dismantled," with only a "handful" remaining.

Human rights advocates and civil society leaders in Mindanao, Philippines, have welcomed the establishment of an independent truth commission tasked with investigating extrajudicial killings during the “war on drugs.”

Tropical Storm Jangmi, located 1,300 kilometers east of northeastern Mindanao, has intensified from a tropical depression and is currently inching toward the Philippine Area of Responsibility as of Wednesday morning.

Veteran Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal called for sobriety and unity in the Bangsamoro region after accepting his removal as education chief of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

A Low Pressure Area (LPA) located outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) is currently affecting parts of Mindanao and Visayas with its trough, though it is not expected to develop into a tropical cyclone within 24 hours.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has declared a state of calamity. This decision comes as the region grapples with the combined effects of a global oil crisis and the dry spell caused by El Niño.

The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is expected to bring rains over Southern Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa). Residents in the region are advised to prepare for the wet weather.

Reports indicate strong support for the impeachment of Sara Duterte in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, even as her allies face challenges in mobilizing a mass movement against the efforts.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the Catholic Diocese of Iligan have voiced support for calls to rehabilitate aging hydropower plants in Mindanao, Philippines.

The Philippine Army has made an unusual move by changing the leadership of its 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division twice within 11 days, replacing a newly installed commander.

A Low Pressure Area (LPA) is causing rain in parts of Visayas and Mindanao, while Tropical Storm Hagupit is moving closer to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

A Third Party Monitoring Team has assessed that the Comprehensive Agreement on Bangsamoro has not been fully implemented, failing to make the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) a safe place 12 years after its signing.

Parts of the Visayas and Mindanao are forecast to experience rains, while Luzon will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies on Saturday due to easterlies, according to the state weather bureau.

The first Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) elections are set to continue as planned, despite an ambush targeting the region's chief minister, Macacua.

The Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, also known as Murad Ebrahim, survived an ambush on his convoy in Maguindanao del Norte. President Marcos has ordered a probe into the incident and tighter security measures.

A report highlights six powerful earthquakes that occurred in 2026, including events in Colombia, Venezuela, and Mindanao, which collectively caused thousands of deaths. The article notes that magnitude is not the sole factor in disaster scale.

Traders attending the 35th Mindanao Business Conference in Cagayan de Oro City are advocating for mobile banking innovations to boost the region’s P2-trillion agricultural economy and support the informal sector.

A group of sugarcane planters in Mindanao has requested emergency financial assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as their farms face devastation from a widening red-striped soft-scale insect attack.

The 35th Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon), the island's largest annual investment summit, has commenced in Cagayan de Oro City, bringing together some 500 business leaders and international trade partners.

UNIQLO, a popular Japanese brand in the Philippines, has partnered with creative director Wilson Limon to introduce handmade patches crafted by Itneg, Panay Bukidnon, and T'boli artisans from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (PDEA-BARMM) arrested two women and a man in Cotabato City, seizing an estimated P6.8 million worth of crystal meth (shabu) during a buy-bust operation.

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora, in his capacity as LCP president, completed a four-day tour of Northwestern Mindanao from July 1 to 4. The tour involved consultations with member city mayors.

A manhunt is ongoing for Bato dela Rosa, who has not yet been arrested and was last tracked to Mindanao, according to the NBI and DILG chief. Authorities are actively searching for him.

The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has provided a new cane grabber and a tractor to the Mindanao Sustainable Sugarcane Agricultural Development, Inc. (MINFED) in Quezon, Bukidnon, aiming to boost mechanization and productivity in the sugar sector.

Sugarcane planters in Mindanao, Philippines, have raised concerns over the rapid spread of the Red Stem Scale Insect (RSSI) across four provinces, warning of potential crop yield reductions of up to 50 percent.

An online abuse survivor addressed participants of the Multi-Disciplinary Team and Basic Internet Crimes Against Children (MDT-BICAC) Training in Cagayan de Oro City, urging frontliners to intensify the fight against cyber abuse.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. announced that investigators are looking into possible connections between improvised explosive devices (IEDs) recovered before the State of the Nation Address (Sona) and cases in Mindanao.

A former high-ranking official of the dismantled New People’s Army (NPA) in the North Eastern Mindanao Regional Committee (NEMRC) has voluntarily surrendered in Caraga, marking a significant blow to the communist insurgency.

The Philippine Army has deployed the 28th Infantry Battalion to ensure security for the 2026 Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

A political science professor suggests that the strong lead of top candidates in a recent survey for the 2028 Philippine presidential, vice presidential, and senatorial elections is due to the loyalty of certain ethnic groups in Visayas and Mindanao.

Philippine Army forces, in cooperation with law enforcement, arrested 27 suspects and seized P59 million worth of smuggled cigarettes in Western Mindanao.

Security measures have been intensified in 27 'red-category' areas within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in preparation for upcoming regional elections. Security forces are on high alert to prevent violence and ensure a peaceful electoral process.

A fresh landslide has struck an alternative route linking Bukidnon to the Davao Region in Damulog, Bukidnon, causing further traffic disruptions for motorists in Northern Mindanao.

A gun ban has been implemented in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), marking the official start of the parliamentary election period, according to the Commission on Elections.

A coalition of clergy, Indigenous Peoples, Moro leaders, and rights advocates in Mindanao convened to challenge President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on human rights and environmental issues ahead of his State of the Nation Address.

Philippine National Police chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez announced that the PNP will strengthen its intelligence operations in preparation for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

A creek dredging project has been initiated at Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon, Philippines, in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), to prevent severe flooding experienced last year.

Police authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have deployed 400 officers to intensify disaster response efforts and aid flood victims following a Super Typhoon.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has expanded its patient transport fleet in Mindanao with 44 new vehicles, with First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos leading the turnover.

Watchdogs report that extrajudicial killings related to the drug war, which began under former President Rodrigo Duterte, have continued under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s watch. Mindanao leaders and institutions are raising concerns about the ongoing violence.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing political disputes over leadership, power-sharing, and the implementation of key peace agreement provisions as it prepares for its first parliamentary elections, raising fears for hard-won gains.

Lawmakers in the Bicol region of the Philippines are urging the government to expedite the construction of permanent, disaster-resilient evacuation centers following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao that displaced over 75,000 families.

The Philippine military announced that the New People’s Army’s (NPA) North Central Mindanao Regional Committee has been reduced to just 16 armed guerrillas, signaling a potential final push to end the communist insurgency.

The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has ordered a revalidation of lands held by Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Bukidnon, reopening a long-running dispute with a local farmers’ group.

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — In the wake of the recent school shooting in Tacloban City, the Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10) has ordered heightened security measures and increased police visibility…

Nearly half a month after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Mindanao, parts of the Soccsksargen region are struggling with inaccessible roads and collapsing houses, impacting education and livelihoods.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) announced the release of P378 million in relief aid to Mindanao following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8.

A claim of 'zero budget' for Mindanao earthquake victims has been fact-checked as false, with the DBM having released P362 million for recovery efforts and a House bill proposing a P15-billion supplemental budget.

The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has connected hundreds of government offices in Mindanao to the National Fiber Backbone Project, enhancing connectivity in the region.

Lawmakers from the Akbayan bloc in the Philippine House of Representatives have called for a congressional inquiry into the impact of the Mindanao earthquake and the government's disaster preparedness and response.

Following a deadly earthquake in Mindanao, most schools have reopened, but classes in the worst-hit areas like General Santos and Sarangani remain suspended as recovery efforts continue.

Senior Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito co-sponsored a Senate Resolution urging the Philippine government to provide immediate and long-term support for areas affected by a recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

A fact-check confirms that former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV did not urge the International Criminal Court to include victims of the recent Mindanao earthquake in Rodrigo Duterte's trial.

The municipality of Linamon in Lanao del Norte, Philippines, is being developed as a new diving tourism destination for Northern Mindanao.

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units (LGUs) to brace for future seismic activity following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Mindanao last week.

Over 6,600 aftershocks have been recorded a week after the Mindanao earthquake, prompting explanations of phenomena like coastal uplift. Additionally, ground deformation has been observed in Sarangani and General Santos City areas, as experts continue to clarify the geological impacts and ongoing seismic activity in the region.

Philippine Representative Leila de Lima has called for a P15 billion supplemental budget to address the aftermath of a recent strong earthquake in Mindanao.

Mindanao State University-General Santos (MSU-GenSan) is facing an estimated P870 million in damage from a recent earthquake, with nearly 90% of its offices having undergone repairs and renovations prior to the disaster.

The Philippine House of Representatives, through Speaker Martin Romualdez and Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, has vowed medical and reconstruction aid for earthquake-hit Mindanao and is reviewing concerns related to the quake amidst ongoing impeachment preparations.

The Mindanao grid was placed under yellow alert due to multiple power plant outages and high electricity consumption, causing available power reserves to fall close to demand.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reactivated Task Force Kapatid (TFK) and deployed linemen to restore electricity to some 803,230 consumer…

The enforcement of building codes is under renewed scrutiny following a recent earthquake in Mindanao, with calls for closer attention to structural standards during long-term recovery efforts.

The Marcos government has assured that sufficient funds are available for rescue and aid efforts following the Mindanao earthquake. This statement comes during the initial hours of the disaster response.

A firefight involving gunmen in Kadayangan, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao-Special Geographic Area (BARMM-SGA), caused civilians to flee to safety on Thursday night.

The newly appointed commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID) has called on the local press to act as vital partners in maintaining a stable security environment across Northern Mindanao and Caraga regions.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines announced its full preparedness for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The Philippine Navy's Western Mindanao Naval Command and Naval Task Force 61 successfully intercepted two smuggling attempts in Basilan and Sulu, confiscating over P113 million worth of undocumented foreign cigarettes.

Authorities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are investigating three persons of interest in connection with the May 21 killing of an FM radio reporter.

Veteran Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) peace negotiator Mohagher Iqbal was removed from his position as education chief of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). He responded by calling for sobriety and unity.

Zia Adiong, a prominent figure, is taking on a key role in a significant trial, expressing a desire to dissociate Mindanao from individuals facing numerous charges. The trial is described as the 'trial of the decade.'

The Office of the Vice President confirmed receipt of an impeachment summons against Sara Duterte, as the prosecution formed teams for the upcoming trial. A legislator also cited regional reasons for supporting the impeachment, emphasizing that her absence would not delay proceedings.

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is facing a leadership crisis after interim chief minister Abdulraof Macacua ordered the resignation of Mohagher Iqbal following a P2.2-billion audit scandal.

More than 1.2 million residents across Cotabato City, two towns in Maguindanao del Norte, and Cotabato province's first district are preparing for a scheduled 12.5-hour power outage on Sunday, May 17.

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR, Philippines — Police authorities in the Caraga region are looking into the possible involvement of large crime syndicates in the Visayas and Mindanao in the shipment of…

A low-pressure area is forecast to drench most of Visayas and Mindanao with rain. Additionally, a tropical depression outside the Philippine area of responsibility is being monitored for potential entry this weekend.

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur— The Philippine Navy’s Western Mindanao Naval Command (WMNC) has foiled two separate maritime smuggling attempts within a week, seizing illicit tobacco products and…

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reported a record-high P5.1 billion in investments within four months, surpassing previous records and this year's target.

The Naval Command Western Mindanao (NCWM) has confiscated approximately P194 million worth of suspected smuggled cigarettes off the waters of Sulu province within a month.

Various regions including Colombia, Venezuela, and Mindanao have been hit by powerful earthquakes this year.

Cagayan de Oro leads Northern Mindanao in confidential and intelligence fund allocations, setting aside P450 million for 2023 and 2024, with other provinces also disclosing their budgets.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed the Mindanao power grid under yellow alert due to low operating reserves, threatening grid stability.

Cagayan de Oro City is hosting the Mindanao Business Conference (MinBizCon), bringing together business leaders and investors to showcase Northern Mindanao's trillion-peso economy and regional opportunities.

The Department of Education (DepEd) in the Philippines has launched the 2026 Adopt-A-School Program (ASP) Caravan in Mindanao to garner private sector support for school safety and security initiatives. This expansion aims to address the safety needs of schools in the region.

A key leader of an Islamic State-linked faction and four others were killed in a law enforcement operation in Cotabato City, Philippines, marking a significant victory against terrorist groups in Central Mindanao.

A magnitude 6.4 earthquake struck off Davao Occidental, Mindanao, prompting class suspensions in General Santos City and several towns in South Cotabato province. The epicenter was traced 37 kilometers southwest of the region.

Thirteen individuals have been arrested in the two Maguindanao provinces within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for allegedly violating the election gun ban since July 16.

A man was shot dead in broad daylight in Maguindanao del Norte despite an election gun ban in effect for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections.

Police in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) seized P3.1 million worth of suspected shabu, arrested a major drug peddler, and fatally wounded his armed cohort during a buy-bust operation in Lanao Sur.

The trough of a Low Pressure Area is bringing rain to Visayas, Mindanao, and parts of Southern Luzon in the Philippines. Meanwhile, Greece is battling 72 wildfires, with the most challenging fronts in Boeotia and a high risk expected on Saturday.

The Philippine Army's 4th Infantry Division is intensifying its offensive against New People's Army (NPA) rebels in Northern Mindanao, following the dismantling of a major communist command in the Caraga Region.

The memoir 'Deeper Ground, Darker Shadows: The Making of a Mindanao Rebel' by Ed Quitoriano offers an honest and candid account of his life and experiences.

Over 157,000 families in Northern Mindanao, beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), have begun receiving a one-time P2,000 cash grant to mitigate the financial impact of the ongoing energy emergency.

Authorities in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, seized at least P1 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes during three separate operations within 48 hours.

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos and other officials visited families affected by a recent earthquake and flash floods in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental.

Two more Philippine Army bases in Maguindanao, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), have been harassed as the region prepares for parliamentary elections.

The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RTWPB-BARMM) has approved a P50-increase in the daily minimum wage for private sector workers.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 3,316 police officers to ensure security for the upcoming Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, as a gun ban takes effect.

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines near Mindanao. The quake was recorded at a depth of 42.2 miles in the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento has praised local government units in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) for their leadership, resilience, and swift response to communities during disasters.

MANILA, Philippines — Several areas in Mindanao were placed under yellow alert due to a forecast heavy rainfall brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon, habagat, on Friday, July 10.  The Philippine…

The High Court’s Bar Bulletin, dated July 8, announced that the 2026 Bar examinations in the Philippines will feature 15 local testing centers, including seven in the National Capital Region, three in Luzon, three in Visayas, and two in Mindanao.

The Department of Public Works and Highways in Northern Mindanao is expediting the clearing of debris from a landslide that occurred on the San Fernando-Kapalong road, connecting Bukidnon and Davao del Norte provinces.

Sulu continues to be a priority area for peace work, with ongoing engagement with the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) for various programs, despite its exit from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Muslim religious leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have urged an end to online attacks and digital mudslinging as the election period for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections approaches.

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Northern Mindanao (DENR-10) has affirmed Xavier University's legal right to develop its 64-hectare property in Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, into a modern campus.

Over two weeks after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao, authorities are addressing altered river courses due to landslides and significant infrastructure damage.

South Cotabato in southern Mindanao, Philippines, has been placed under a state of calamity to access emergency funds and implement recovery measures following a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake on June 8.

An article discusses the challenges of disaster reporting, particularly in the context of a recent earthquake in Mindanao, emphasizing the need to go beyond mere numbers in government bulletins.

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao has destroyed classrooms in General Santos and forced residents in Sarangani into evacuation centers. A principal in Sarangani is using a makeshift office as communities begin the long road to recovery.

An official in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has reported that at least 10,000 teaching positions remain vacant, with some 30,000 teachers allegedly serving without formal appointment papers.

The Philippine Space Agency announced that satellite images have detected approximately 138 hectares of potential landslide areas in Mindanao, likely triggered by a recent earthquake.

Last week's deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines not only caused devastation but also permanently altered the coastline of Mindanao, with residents witnessing the shoreline change in real-time.

Residents in Glan, Sarangani, Philippines, are receiving restored water supply and limited electricity thanks to solar power, a week after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao.

The death toll from the recent earthquake in Mindanao has climbed to 78, with approximately 1.5 million people affected. Rescue and relief efforts are ongoing as the region grapples with the aftermath of the disaster.

A magnitude 4.6 aftershock of the June 9 magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao jolted Sarangani, Philippines, according to the Philippine Institute of Seismology and Volcanology (Phivolcs). This event follows a larger earthquake that occurred earlier in the month.

A bill proposing a P15-billion supplemental budget for the rehabilitation of quake-hit Mindanao has been filed in the House of Representatives, mirroring a similar bill in the Senate.

The Philippine Press Institute (PPI) has launched its 'Press Forward' initiative in Cagayan de Oro City, convening media practitioners to discuss protecting journalists from lawsuits and maintaining public accountability.

The Department of Education's new guidelines for learning continuity during emergencies are being immediately applied in Soccsksargen and other earthquake-affected areas in Mindanao, dictating how schools will conduct classes.

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has mobilized a large-scale effort to deploy patient transport vehicles and relief supplies to Southern Mindanao after a recent earthquake.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Mindanao in the Philippines, resulting in at least 55 deaths and dozens missing. Rescue teams are continuing to clear roads and search for survivors.

The Pag-IBIG Fund is offering a one-month payment moratorium and reminding borrowers of their housing loan insurance coverage to help members recover from the devastation caused by the recent magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

Education Secretary Sonny Angara has ordered an initial allocation of P235.1 million to ensure learning continuity in schools affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao.

Following an earthquake in Mindanao, the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) has been mobilized to monitor coastal areas in Sandakan, Sabah, as a tsunami alert for the region has been lifted.

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has suspended Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Minister Abdulraof Macacua from his position as its military chief. The suspension comes amidst unspecified internal developments within the organization.

A shootout believed to be linked to an illegal drug transaction in Kadayangan, Special Geographic Area (SGA) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) resulted in four deaths, including a minor, and four injuries.

The municipality of San Fernando in Bukidnon, Philippines, celebrated its second year as an insurgency-free town, maintaining its status as the first in Northern Mindanao to achieve this.

A tropical depression east of Mindanao is being monitored by the state weather bureau, Pagasa, and is expected to intensify into a typhoon as it approaches the Philippine area of responsibility.

A low-pressure area (LPA) trough is expected to bring cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to Palawan and the entire Mindanao region in the Philippines on Monday.

The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) has denounced the killing of radio broadcaster Nestor Micator in Malidegao town, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua removed Education Minister Mohagher Iqbal from his post, reportedly in defiance of the leadership of an erstwhile secessionist group.

Adiong is a two-term lawmaker from Mindanao allied with the House majority, while Co is among the members of the House's left-wing bloc Makabayan

The University of the Philippines has launched its first Doctor of Medicine program at its Mindanao campus, aiming to address the shortage of doctors in the region.

The Department of Education (DepEd) conducted orientations on learning systems reforms in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to accelerate learning recovery and expand initiatives.

Breaches of trust between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front are threatening the peace process in Mindanao, potentially jeopardizing the peaceful lives promised to former jihadists.

Plans are underway to rehabilitate the state-owned Agus and Pulangi hydropower generating facilities in Mindanao, Philippines, a move welcomed by renewable energy and consumer advocates to boost power supply.

Philippine weather agency Pagasa is monitoring two Low Pressure Areas (LPAs) forming east of Mindanao, with one projected to potentially enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) by Tuesday. This weather system is anticipated to affect parts of Visayas and Mindanao, coinciding with the ASEAN Summit hosted in Cebu.