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National News: Manila’s Impact on the Mindanao Frontier Stay informed with national news affecting Mindanao, where we bridge the gap between Malacañang’s policy decisions and their real-world consequences in the south. In 2026, our coverage focuses on the integration of Mindanao’s priority projects into the PHP 6.793-trillion National Budget, ensuring that the "Agenda for Prosperity" translates into tangible growth for our regions. We provide critical reporting on the national government’s legislative and executive actions that shape the southern landscape. This includes updates on the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) strategic partnerships with the DBM, the rollout of major power transmission projects by the NGCP, and national disaster response efforts for Mindanao-bound weather systems like Tropical Storm Basyang. From 2026 minimum wage adjustments to the latest national directives on peace and security in the BARMM, we bring you the national stories that define the future of Mindanao.
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Iloilo cleric calls for probe of lawmakers
Monsignor Meliton Oso calls for an independent commission to investigate legislators' alleged involvement in flood control anomalies, claiming lawmakers receive larger kickbacks than private contractors.

DHSUD chief: Even 1 percent of corruption is unacceptable

Filipinos protest Duterte, Marcos in The Hague

GMA Integrated News gears up for extensive multi-platform coverage of “State of the Nation Address 2025”
Climate group urges green energy for Asia

Pacquiao warns of foreign meddling, calls for nationalist vote
FORMER Senator Manny Pacquiao on Sunday issued a strong nationalist call ahead of the May 12 midterm elections, urging Filipinos to reject foreign interference — particularly alleged efforts by China to influence the vote.

Duterte’s arrest, ICC transfer mark ‘historic’ justice step
THE arrest and transfer of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague is a significant step toward justice, Human Rights Watch said yesterday.

Bagwis Dos guv gains strong Mindanao trustee support

HRW: PH gov’t harassing union leaders through ‘red-tagging’
PNP warns the public against crypto scam posing as job offer
GCash and the PNP-ACG are alerting Filipinos to a surge in cryptocurrency scams disguised as lucrative social media job offers that lead to account takeovers.
