The municipality of Malitbog emerged as one of the biggest winners in the Kaamulan Festival 2026 competitions, capturing the championship in the ground presentation category and earning multiple recognitions across major events.

Efforts are underway to reconnect Mindanao with Indonesia through the revival of the Davao–Manado trade and tourism corridor, as the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) leads discussions with key stakeholders in North Sulawesi.

Authorities confiscated smuggled cigarettes with an estimated market value of  P2.4 million during a pre-dawn law enforcement operation in Zamboanga City on Wednesday, April 15, as part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal trading activities in coastal areas.