Right species, right place: Why science matters in mangrove restoration
Bea Gatmaytan of MindaNews and David Ezra Francisquete of SunStar Davao MATI CITY (MindaNews / 01 May) — Rows of mangrove seedlings line parts o…
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Complaints filed vs soldiers for deaths of 3 civilians in Zamboanga City
One of the three killed in a joint police and military operation early Thursday, 23 April 2026, in Zamboanga City is prepared for burial by relative…
PEACETALK | Toboso, Alyssa Alano, and the Unfinished Peace
A Peacebuilding Pastor’s Reflection on Justice, Human Dignity, and National Reconciliation DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 April) — The Toboso encounter…
IPMR, family call for probe, justice for slain miner
SAN MIGUEL, SURIGAO DEL SUR (MindaNews/28 April)–A remote mining site in the mountainous area of Purok 11 Manhulayan, Sitio Tinago, Barangay Bolhoon,…
Rejoicing in the Rain
A Philippine Pied Fantail (Bangkiyod) rejoices in the rain in Iligan City on Tuesday afternoon (28 April 2026) after weeks of hot weather, with some…
Road Hazards
Many portions of the San Fernando (Bukidnon) – Talaingod (Davao del Norte) road, like this one in Barangay Kalagangan in San Fernando, are prone to …
PEACETALK | If UBJP is disqualified, the transition takes the hit
Many people are treating the UBJP accreditation fight as a technical election-law dispute. That reading is too narrow. In BARMM, this is not just a…
PEACETALK | Alyssa Alano and the need for a Peace President in 2028
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 26 April) — On April 19, 2026, Alyssa Alano, a 22-year-old University of the Philippines student leader, was killed in T…
Davao Oriental will soon have a weather station
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / April 26) — Davao Oriental, the province where supertyphoon Pablo made landfall on December 4, 2012, will soon…
Tycoon says Mindanao’s growth is promising, vows more investments
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 April) — Business tycoon Hans T. Sy expressed optimism about Mindanao’s robust growth, saying he is more encouraged to ex…
SOUTH OF THE 8TH PARALLEL | When Mindanao Outgrows the National Story
TAGUIG CITY (MindaNews / 26 April) — The latest regional accounts carry a quiet but important message: the Philippine economy is no longer just a Ma…
Pujada Bay Sunrise
The golden reflection of the sunrise bathes the still waters of Pujada Bay in Mati City, Davao Oriental on Saturday (25 April 2026). MindaNews photo…
Duterte’s triple whammy
It started with a double whammy, on April 22. When April 22 was supposed to be Earth Day where we are called to defend our planet, the Dutertes — T…
ICC pre-trial judges confirm charges vs Duterte
Presiding Judge Iulia Antoanella Motoc of ICC Pre-Trial Chamber 1. Photo courtesy of ICC website MindaNews / 24 April – Former Philippine Presiden…
Kadtong nagpaanod pa akog kahoy uban ni Nonoy Oloy
Si Nonoy Oloy atubangan sa usa ka gapnod o batang (naanod nga kahoy) sa naugang bahin sa Davao River. Hulagway kuha ni GREGORIO BUENO/MindaNews DA…
FACT CHECK | Sen. Robin Padilla’s copy paste about Meta is FALSE and a recurring hoax
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews April 14, 2026) – Senator Robin Padilla’s post about an “opt-out” from a Meta privacy system is false. It is a recurring hoax t…
Trillanes claims Duterte family received P181M from businessman Sammy Uy
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 22 April) — Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV alleged that former President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Vice President Sara Dute…
WHAT NOW, WEDNESDAY: Why a Credit Downgrade Matters to Your Monthly Budget
TAGUIG CITY (MindaNews / 22 April) — When Fitch Ratings shifts its outlook on the Philippines to “negative,” it does not stay in the headlines. It …
FACT CHECK | Quote card claiming Nigeria will supply 69,420 barrels of oil a month is FAKE
Davao City (MindaNews / 15 April 2026) – A social media post claiming that a Nigerian Prince will be delivering oil to Davao City is entirely fabric…
