Mindanao
Basyang weakens into tropical depression while nearing Bohol
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Tropical Storm Basyang weakened into a tropical depression as it approached Bohol on Friday, February 6, 2026, according to PAGASA. It continues to bring moderate to intense rain to 24 provinces, raising risks of floods and landslides. A landslide in Cagayan de Oro killed four family members.
Wetlands International Philippines warned on Monday, March 30, against renewed oil and gas exploration in Ligawasan Marsh amid the energy crisis stemming from the Middle East. The group stated that unregulated activities could contaminate one of the country's most biodiverse wetlands, worsen flooding, and release stored carbon. They urged the government to prioritize renewable energy over risking fragile ecosystems.
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Building on recent watchdog warnings of collapse risks in the BARMM peace process, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continues its unfinished journey toward stable autonomy. Rooted in decades of conflict from Martial Law-era violence to peace agreements, today's repeated election delays—exacerbated by court rulings and pandemic fallout—threaten to deepen divisions, as experts and local leaders caution.
A documentary titled ‘Sa Likod ng Tsapa’ by Davao-based journalist and filmmaker Editha Caduaya has received special recognition at the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival in Bangladesh. The film explores the moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices of police service in Mindanao. This achievement marks a milestone for regional filmmaking outside the capital.
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In January 2026, the Bangsamoro Transition Authority passed a long-delayed districting measure to enable the region's first parliamentary elections. Yet, the election date remains uncertain due to legal and operational issues. Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that holding the polls by the Supreme Court's March 31, 2026 deadline is no longer feasible.