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.
The Intertropical Convergence Zone is forecast to bring cloudy skies and scattered rains with thunderstorms to parts of southern Mindanao on Monday, May 18, according to Pagasa.
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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.
An independent monitoring group, Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA), has warned of a resurgence of violent extremism in Mindanao following an ambush in Lanao del Norte that killed four soldiers. The January 23 attack in Barangay Lininding, Munai town, was allegedly carried out by remnants of Dawlah Islamiyah (DI), contradicting military claims that militant groups in the area had been largely neutralized. The incident points to growing operational capacity among extremists amid upcoming elections in the Bangsamoro region.
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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.