DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 February) – Benjamin “Bong” Duterte, the youngest brother of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, has died. The Duterte siblings’ cousin, Nitzkie Lopez Sodusta, announced his death in a Facebook post on Saturday. The cause of
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 7 February) – Tropical Storm “Basyang” (Penha) left thousands of residents affected and three people dead as it battered the Caraga region, triggering widespread flooding and displacement, authorities said. According to the 4:00 a.m. report on
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 7 February) – The Department of Neurosurgery at the government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) performed on Saturday the country’s first adaptive sensing-enabled Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure. The procedure was done on a patient diagnosed
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 7 February) – The National Commission of Senior Citizens (NCSC) has condemned Friday’s killing of retired Army Colonel Leonardo Songcaya, 68, in Matalam, North Cotabato. NCSC Commissioner Edwin Espejo said the victim was not
MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews / 7 February) – The second anniversary of the landslide in Barangay Masara in Maco town, Davao de Oro that killed almost a hundred and displaced thousands passed without any visible commemoration by local government
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) — The flood brought about by Tropical Storm “Basyang” on Friday was among Iligan’s worst. Some say the water level may even be more than “Sendong” in December 2011, maybe in some parts of
Orlando Malacaste lights a candle for his wife Liezel and daughter Shaira before the memorial marker for the victims of the landslide in Barangay Masara, Maco, Davao de Oro on 6 February 2024, the second anniversary of the tragedy that claimed
On February 7, Frenchie Mae Cumpio, a community journalist from Leyte, marks her sixth year in detention—an incarceration that rights and media groups strongly believe stems from her work as a journalist. As a radio broadcaster, Frenchie reported on the
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 6 February) – Tropical Storm “Basyang” (Penha) changed course early Friday, veering away from Northern Mindanao, although it still dumped heavy rains that inundated many parts of the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan,
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) — The Mindanao Institute of Journalism (MIJ), the training and media development arm of MindaNews, convened leading experts in climate science, environmental advocacy and journalism for the Mindanao Climate & Environmental Journalism Curriculum Review,
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) – Did the measles-rubella (MR) vaccine kill a two-year-old girl in the remote coastal town of Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat? This is the subject of an investigation being conducted by local health officials after the
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) – The century-old Davao City Hall will be repainted to restore its original pre-World War II appearance, highlighting its historical grandeur, according to an official of the Davao City Culture and Arts Office. Oscar
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) – A total of 4,139 unclaimed dogs and cats were euthanized last year by the City Veterinarian’s Office (CVO), an official of the agency said. The number represents 85% of 6,957 of animals impounded
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) — For many Iliganons, it’s “Sendong” all over again as Tropical Storm “Basyang” battered many parts of Mindanao and the Visayas, but with a slight difference. This time around, the Mandulog River that overflowed
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 6 February) – A total of 1,258 families or 4,697 individuals from 21 barangays in Iligan City displaced by flooding caused by Tropical Storm “Basyang” have sought refuge at 23 evacuation centers as of 9:30 a.m. Friday,
Residents wade through a flooded street in Barangay Panaytayon, Remedios T. Romualdez, Agusan del Norte, on Thursday morning, February 6, after Tropical Storm Basyang brought heavy rains overnight to northeastern Mindanao. MindaNews photo by IVY MARIE MANGADLAO
Responders from the Cagayan de Oro Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office conduct a rescue operation for residents hit by flooding in Barangay Cugman at dawn Friday (6 February 2026).
Debris covered Tubod Bridge as Tropical Storm ‘Basyang’ inundated many parts of Iligan City. Photo taken 7:14 a.m. February by the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office. Story to follow.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 5 February) — Over 51,000 people have been affected by Tropical Storm “Basyang” as it continues to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and localized flooding in several parts of Surigao del Sur. Meanwhile,
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 5 February) — As Tropical Storm “Basyang” approaches the eastern coast of Mindanao, the suspension of sea travel in the Caraga Region has left 424 passengers stranded and forced 92 vessels and 18
LINAMON, Lanao del Norte (MindaNews / 5 February) — A power outage hit eight municipalities in Lanao del Norte around 4 p.m. Thursday as Tropical Storm “Basyang” approaches Mindanao, with the province placed at Signal No. 2 Power was restored almost
A total of 35 families (272 individuals) from the Badjao community residing in Mabua Beach in Tandag City have been temporarily sheltered at the Mabua Covered Court on Thursday (5 February 2026) as the city implemented pre-emptive evacuation of residents in high-risk areas. MindaNews photo by QUEENIE CASIO
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 5 February) — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) is all set to hold its largest annual gathering of international development partners to tackle and accelerate peace and development initiatives in the region.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 5 February) — The Department of Public Works and Highways in Region 10 temporarily closed a major road link famous for its mountain resorts in Claveria, Misamis Oriental and another mountain highway in this
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 5 February) – Illegal gold mining operations continue to proliferate in the mountains of Kiamba, Sarangani as authorities recently dismantled grinding mill equipment there. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region 12 (DENR-12),
Residents from Barangays Bongtud and San Agustin in Tandag City seek temporary shelter at the Jacinto P. Ela National High School as the city implemented forced evacuation for those in high-risk areas as Tropical Storm ‘Basyang’ batters Mindanao Thursday (5 February 2026). MindaNews photo by QUEENIE CASIO
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 5 February)— The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)-Davao has prepositioned a total of 91,807 family food packs for families in the region who may be affected by tropical storm “Basyang” (international name: Penha). The
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 5 February) — Mayor Roxanne C. Pimentel has ordered the suspension of classes at all levels and work in both public and private offices here, along with the forced evacuation of residents in
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 4 February) — The Bongao Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) in Tawi-Tawi said damaged footbridges hampered rescue efforts in the fire that damaged 1,000 houses in the coastal village of Barangay Lamion late
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 4 February) — An official of the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) 11 said that his office did not receive any application for a special permit from the boat operator of M/Bca Amejara to travel to Governor
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 4 February) — The Sultan Kudarat provincial government has reached out to the national government to extend ₱5,000 to around 11,600 families affected by the earthquake swarm that hit its coastal towns in the last two weeks.
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 4 February) — The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) – Surigao del Sur Chapter has strongly condemned the assassination attempt on Barobo Mayor Ronito L. Martizano. In an official statement, Dr.
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 4 February) — As public outrage swept across towns and cities in Mindanao following last weekend’s deadly motorcycle race that left a trail of fatalities and injuries, another motorcycling event will be staged along
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 4 February) — The Coast Guard District Northeastern Mindanao (CGDNEM) has temporarily suspended sea travel in parts of the Caraga Region due to Tropical Depression “Basyang.” Meanwhile, Tandag City Mayor Roxanne Pimentel has
Mayor Ronito Martizano of Barobo, Surigao del Sur in an interview in his office 17 October 2025. MindaNews file photo by CHRIS V. PANGANIBAN, SR.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 03 February) – The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms approved at 3:59 p.m. on Tuesday a substitute bill setting the date of the 1st Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections to the second Monday of September and every
M/Bca Amejara. Photo courtesy of Coast Guard District Southeastern Mindanao (CGDSM)
Protesters make their sentiments known at the Freedom Park in Davao City in this photo taken 21 November 2025. MindaNews file photo by ANTONIO L. COLINA IV
Residents of Lebak, Sultan Kudarat affected by the earthquake swarm receive food assistance from the government in this 31 January 2026 photo. DSWD-12 photo
A farmer tills his farm in Kibangay in the municipality of Lantapan, Bukidnon Monday afternoon (2 February 2026). MindaNews photo by BOBBY TIMONERA
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews / 02 February) — Mayor Paolo Evangelista warned organizers of the BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge Mindanao Cup that he would ban the event from the city’s streets in the future, following reports of participants beating the red
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews / 02 Feb) — Junjun wakes up each morning to the sound of his fellow Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) gathering for the daily meeting. In the past, mornings meant nothing more than another day of confinement,
LIBONA, Bukidnon (MindaNews / 02 February) — To shed light on what is happening in Dupax (Nueva Vizcaya) today, it is helpful to look back at the multisectoral ecological struggle, which emerged in 1999 in Wao — a municipality that
One by one, those associated with the Dutertes are falling like dominoes as waylaid by corruption charges and other crimes. Former Senator Bong Revilla was the first to be handcuffed for a ghost project in Bulacan. Incumbent Senators Joel Vilanueva
The Bangsamoro Parliament has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow traders in Tawi-Tawi to directly import rice from Malaysia tax free to arrest the high prices of the staple in the island-province, which is closer to the State of Sabah than the mainland Philippine city of Zamboanga. MindaNews file photo.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 1 February) – “Time has changed.” If I had a peso for every time I heard that line whenever modesty is discussed, perhaps I could fund a community library by now. The phrase always comes out
Trafficked through Mindanao’s maritime backdoors to Sabah, a woman has lived in Sandakan for 20 years without a passport from either country. SANDAKAN, Sabah, Malaysia (MindaNews / 30 January) — Forty-eight-year old Maguing (not her real name), keeps the door
CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 31 January) — A hotel in Zamboanga City emerged as the lone awardee from Mindanao at the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Tourism Standards Awards 2026, held Friday, January 30, in Cebu City. Palacio del
A calm sea greets the sunrise in Davao City on Saturday, 31 January 2026. MindaNews photo by H. MARCOS C. MORDENO
MindaNews / 31 January — The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has received a major boost involving barter trade exchanges within the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – East Asia Growth Area (BIMB-EAGA). This after the Bureau of
