Three books by and about Mindanao have been recognized at the 43rd National Book Awards, highlighting the region’s rich history and culture. The awards, announced by the National Book Development Board (NBDB) and the Filipino Critics Circle (FCC), honored 30 titles across 30 categories. Read more »
The “Panunod: A Way of Life Project” will begin this year after securing a P20 million grant from the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) to enhance the Kadayawan Cultural Village at Magsaysay Park in Davao City. Read more »
The government-run Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC) in Davao City has marked a major milestone in Philippine healthcare after successfully performing the country’s first adaptive sensing-enabled Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure. Read more »
Region 12, also known as Soccsksargen, has become the first in Mindanao to roll out the SMART Automated Response and Tracking for Emergency Reporting (SMARTER) system. Read more »
Mindanao security efforts are being reinforced as intelligence operations against terrorism take center stage following renewed concerns over extremist activity in parts of the region. Read more »
Camiguin recorded a sharp rebound in tourism activity in 2025, posting a 37.86% increase in visitor arrivals despite operating without its Smart Tourism data system for much of the year. Read more »
