SM’s 8th mall in Mindanao opens in Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 22 March) — SM City Zamboanga opened its doors on Friday, marking a major milestone as SM Prime Holdings’ 90th mall natio…
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BAYI-LINES | Behind Every Byline Is a Woman
TANDAG, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 20 March) — When people read a news story, they see the headline, the facts and the byline. What they do not see…
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A tricycle driver passes by a closed fuel station in poblacion Surallah, South Cotabato on Sunday, 22 March 2026. The Marcos government earlier assu…
FACT CHECK | Facebook post linking US troops in Cagayan de Oro to the Middle East conflict is misleading
On March 11, 2026, Rob Rances shared a screenshot of a post in Cebuano by Facebook user Johnny Estenor Tatoy about the arrival of US troops in Caga…
BAYI-LINES | Why journalism must continue, and why healing must be part of its practice
PAGADIAN CITY (MindaNews / 16 March) — The sea breeze carried a quiet calm across the Island Garden City of Samal as women journalists from across Mi…
Free ride programs continue in Davao as fuel prices rise
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 March) — As fuel prices continue to rise, free transportation programs remain in place in Davao City and other parts of …
US troops to leave CDO starting March 24 – Army official
The Lumbia AIr Base in Cagayan de Oro City. Satellite image courtesy of Google CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 20 March) – US troops deployed at Lumbi…
FACT CHECK | ‘Walang Pasok Advisory’ page spreads misleading class suspension claims
A Facebook page named “Walang Pasok Advisory” has been posting claims that classes are suspended nationwide on certain days. This is misleading and t…
The MILF and OPAPRU Cannot Wait for Trust to Return
OPAPRU’s response correctly defends the peace architecture. It does not address what actually broke — or how the process moves forward when trust ca…
BAYI-LINES | Pagpangita og Sisterhood sa Safe Space
DIPOLOG CITY (MindaNews /19 March) Labaw pa sa usa ka “safe space,” murag usa gyud kini ka lugar diin tinuod mabati ang sisterhood. Sa makausa, dili …
WHAT NOW, WEDNESDAY | Why the Peso is Sliding Toward ₱60 — And What it Means for Every Filipino
TAGUIG CITY (MindaNews / 18 March) — The Philippine peso is quietly approaching a level many Filipinos once thought was unimaginable: ₱60 to one U.S…
Inflation still top concern in Mindanao; drugs, crime rank higher in regional priorities
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 March) — Inflation remains the most urgent issue for Mindanawons, but concerns over illegal drugs, criminality, and suppor…
“Hello, Ga,” asa na atong student paper?
Before the controversy regarding student paper censorship, the University of Mindanao is popular because of their radio ad, “Hello, Ga”. I guess ev…
Mindanao shows stark divide in approval, trust ratings for Marcos, Duterte
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 March) — Mindanao respondents show sharply contrasting views of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Dut…
The Elections Are Confirmed; Will Peace Survive It?
The danger in BARMM’s first elections is not the calendar. It is the capture. Congress has passed the bill. September 2026 is the date for BARMM’s …
VP Sara to youth: “Demand a history that is honest, complete, and unvarnished”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 March) — Vice President Sara Duterte urged the youth to “demand a history that is honest, complete, and unvarnished” and u…
Mijan Jumalon’s Asesina series: the revolutionized Filipina
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 15 March) — Mijan Jumalon is not only a painter but also a cultural storyteller, blending visual art and film to highlig…
How an allegory on the Dutertes led to the shutdown of UM’s Primum
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 March) – An allegory on the Duterte patriarch and his daughter Sara led to the takedown of the post, the resignation of th…
