MindaNews / 5 December – Filipino boxing champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has been named by the World Boxing Council as the Fighter of the Century, an honor that completes the most prestigious collection of awards in boxing. Pacquiao, dubbed “The Pacman” for his incredible hand speed inside the ring, has also won several Fighter of […]
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 5 December) – Qatari investment firm Al Mansour Holding is exploring the possibility of investing in the southern Philippines, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Leo Tereso Magno said. Magno and royal family member Sheik Mansour bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani, owner of Al Mansour Holding, discussed the possibility of […]
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 5 December) — The Philippine Coast Guard has ordered the suspension of sea travel for all types of vessels in Camiguin, Dinagat Islands, Bucas Grande and Siargao island after storm signal no. 1 was hoisted in these areas Friday morning. Authorities in Cagayan de Oro City and Caraga region also […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 4 December) — The Bucana Bridge here, which is part of the Davao City Coastal Road, will be opened to traffic on December 15, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said during his inspection of the bridge Thursday morning. The President said the bridge will significantly help decrease travel time for those passing […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 4 December) — The Bangsamoro Darul-Ifta’ has issued a fatwa or religious guidance permitting the exhumation of graves to facilitate the identification of unknown victims who perished during the 2017 Marawi Siege. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Philippines welcomed the ruling of the Islamic advisory council in the […]
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 3 December) – A member of the Bangsamoro Parliament on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to resolve all pending cases related to the holding of the first regional elections before the “March 30, 2026” date indicated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in its Calendar of Activities. Congress has yet to […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 3 December) — As the city’s garbage landfill at New Carmen is now way beyond capacity, a local firm is suggesting they could help out in solving the problem by introducing an innovative approach at handling organic waste — letting the larvae of black soldier flies (BSF) to consume the waste. […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews /03 December) – The Happy Animals Club (HAC), a shelter for rescued animals facing an eviction order from the local court and given until December 31 to relocate, has nowhere to go after the city government allegedly reneged on its promise to provide an alternative property. Barry Amante, a rescuer at HAC, […]
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 02 December) — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) vowed to pass a new law this month to apportion the 32 districts across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) so the twice-delayed first regular elections can finally be held. “The Parliament is committed to an inclusive, transparent, and legally compliant districting […]
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / December 1) – Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles said the pastoral message he issued on November 29 was meant to “guide the conscience of our faithful,” as he stressed that “our role (is) not to endorse – the removal of one, the succession of another – political individuals.” “Of course not. It […]
A Facebook post by Radyo Birada Mati allegedly on super typhoon ‘Uwan’ is AI-generated. MindaNews is fact-checking this post as it has gathered at least 140 shares, 18 comments, and 195 reactions as of Sunday, 5:47 p.m. The post was
DAVAO CITY — Facebook page ‘Jay sonza’ has gone viral for supposed photos of the destruction in Manay, Davao Oriental caused by the double quakes that happened last October 10. Some of the photos are false, and have been reused
A nine-year-old boy in Iligan City who was beaten by five high school students on August 4 is alive and recovering, contrary to viral posts falsely claiming he died. These claims are false, and several posts on an unverified video
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 05 August) – A series of videos has been circulating on Facebook using the same unverified audio from a viral “Bakbakan sa Mindanao” clip to simulate scenes of armed conflict. These videos are fake, with no
QUEZON CITY (MindaNews / 03 December) — Let me begin with a clear principle. I oppose any military junta, any civilian power grab, and any unconstitutional attempt to change our political system. The Philippines must never return to authoritarian shortcuts
JOLO, Sulu (MindaNews / 30 November) — On November 24, 2025, an aged Bangsamoro Army mujahideen quietly passed away in the obscurity of an undisclosed village in Sulu. He was known to many in the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
QUEZON CITY (MindaNews / 30 November) — The First Sunday of Advent begins with a summons. In the Gospel, Jesus urges his followers to stay awake and be ready, for no one knows the hour when the Lord will come.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 November) — Mindanao occupies a pivotal position within the Brunei–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP–EAGA), positioning it as a prospective regional center for agribusiness, halal products, blue economy sectors, tourism, digital services, and renewable energy.
MindaNews / 5 December – Filipino boxing champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao has been named by the World Boxing Council as the Fighter of the Century, an honor that completes the most prestigious collection of awards in boxing. Pacquiao, dubbed “The Pacman” for his incredible hand speed inside the ring, has also won several Fighter of […]
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 02 December) — The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) vowed to pass a
MUNAI, Lanao del Norte (MindaNews / 26 November) — Joint efforts by the municipal government
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 November) – The Commission on Elections’ (Comelec’s) release on Tuesday
MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 23 November) – At least 800 members of the erstwhile rebel
MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 21 Nov) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has pushed
MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 20 November) — Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. has warned of
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 19 November) – If the October 13, 2025 elections had pushed through,
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 19 November) – With only five session days left from November
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