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10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Sectors revive conflict-affected Marawi public library
Cross-section efforts to reopen and convert into a “peace education facility” the Marawi City Public Library, shut as the Maute terror group laid siege to 11 barangays in the city for five months in 2017 and remained closed due the COVID-19 pandemic, are gaining headway......»»
Sinulog Cup 2024: Znars Jewelry-Marawi City to feature veteran players
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Znars Jewelry-Marawi City will field a line-up composed of veteran commercial players for the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament. The Sinulog Cup tips off Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Cebu City Sports Institute. Znars Marawi head coach Chelito Caro revealed the team’s official line-up to CDN Digital recently, saying it will.....»»
Davao Oriental under state of calamity
The entire province of Davao Oriental has been declared under a state of calamity following the impact of the shear line, allowing the provincial local government unit to access its Quick Response Fund for rehabilitation efforts. The unanimous resolution was approved during a regular session in Sangguniang Panlalawigan, based on comprehensive assessment and recommendation from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Governor Niño Uy. This declaration is crucial for providing emergency aid to the affected constituents and enforcing price control on essential items. Rapid Disaster Assessment and Needs Assessment reports indicate that around 63,337 families are affected, with 645 families and 1,830 individuals currently displaced and in evacuation centers. The damages in agriculture, fisheries, and livestock are estimated to be significant. Several municipalities have already declared a state of calamity, and the entire province is yet to announce its final assessment on the value loss in agriculture. This declaration aims to expedite rehabilitation and recovery plans to restore normalcy in the affected areas......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 09 March 2024
Marawi votes on 3 additional barangays CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 09 March) – Voters in Marawi City on Saturday went to polling precincts to vote on the proposal to create three more barangays. The Commission on Elections held a security command conference Friday morning in Marawi for the March 9 plebiscite. Comelec chair George […].....»»
Screening of Martial Law docu set in Davao to mark Edsa Revolt anniversary
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 24 February) – Various groups will hold a screening of the award-winning Martial Law documentary “11,103” to mark the 38th anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship. The screening will be on Feb. 28, from 6:30pm to 9:00pm, at the audio-visual room of Holy Cross of […].....»»
Not my duty to apologize for martial law atrocities — PBBM
MANILA, Philippines — For President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., it is not his duty to apologize to the victims of martial law under his father. “I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved, that is a personal matter for the Marcos family,” Marcos said during the Foreign Correspondents Association of the.....»»
DND lauds AFP operations vs Maute, NPA
Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro yesterday lauded the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its recent successful operations against members of the Dawlah Islamiya-Maute group and the New People’s Army in separate encounters in Lanao del Norte, Negros Occidental and Bohol last week......»»
Z’Nars Jewelers-Marawi City lords Sinulog Cup 2024 cage wars
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Z’Nars Jewelers-Marawi City ruled the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament after outlasting the equally-determined OCCCI Sheermasters-Ormoc City, 95-89 in their winner-take-all championship game on Saturday evening at the Cebu City Sports Institute. Mac Tallo was named the finals “Most Valuable Player” after dropping 21 points, seven assists, and four rebounds. .....»»
Marawi has 3 new barangays
Barangay officials may be appointed in Marawi following a successful plebiscite that ratified the creation of three new villages in the city......»»
2 from Marawi with gun, shabu in car arrested in Davao City
Two residents of Marawi City were arrested after policemen and soldiers in a checkpoint in Barangay Lasang in Davao City found P727,000 worth of shabu and a .45 caliber pistol in their vehicle early Saturday......»»
Mindanao Tourism Expo 2024 set on Apr 26-28 in CDO
THE Mindanao Tourism Expo (MTEx) 2024 is all set for the second biggest travel expo in Mindanao, highlighting the entire eco-tourism spots, products, and activities in the island on April 26 to 28 at Atrium of Limketkai Center, Cagayan de Oro City......»»
The Municipality of Baras and one Barangay in Caramoran Declared Drug-Cleared
In the deliberation conducted by the Regional Oversight Committee on Barangay Drug Clearing (ROCBDC) at nine o’clock in the morning on the 19th of January, the Municipality of Baras was officially declared a “Drug-Cleared Municipality,” while Barangay Baybay in the Municipality of Caramoran was declared a Drug-Cleared Barangay. The activity was led by Dir III […] The post The Municipality of Baras and one Barangay in Caramoran Declared Drug-Cleared appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 11 March 2024
Three news barangays created in Marawi City Voters in Marawi City ratified the creation of three new barangays during a plebiscite held last Saturday there, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said. In a statement, the Comelec said that 2,121 out of 2,265 voters approved the creation of the three barangays. The voters came from the three barangays […].....»»
More SAF personnel deployed in Lanao del Sur, Marawi City
The Bangsamoro regional police on Monday deployed personnel of the elite Special Action Force in three towns in Lanao del Sur and in Marawi City to help local officials guard against clan wars and protect constituents from local terrorists......»»
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws
“Our gravest concern now is the new policies which attack freedom of expression: specifically the Anti-Terror Law and Executive Order 70 which created the NTF-ELCAC. This emboldened state actors, such as the police and military to commit abuses on a scale last seen during the first Marcos administration.” The post Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Shabu dealer linked to Dawlah Islamiya busted in Marawi
Another drug trafficker identified with the Dawlah Islamiya was arrested after selling P102,000 worth of shabu to non-uniformed policemen in a sting operation Thursday in Barangay Cabasaran in Marawi City......»»
Graceful Beauty
A student of Mindanao State University performs a Maranao dance as part of the celebrations of the 5th anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in Marawi City on Monday, 22 January 2024. BARMM marks its 5th foundation on 21 January 2024. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO.....»»
Marawi, BARMM plebiscites set
The Commission on Elections has scheduled plebiscites to ratify the creation of three barangays in Marawi, Lanao del Sur and eight towns in Cotabato......»»
Sinulog 2024: National athletes, kids perform Philippine martial arts Eskrima
Award-winning national athletes, Southeast Asian Games champions and children joined hands as they performed a combination of martial arts and dance at the recently concluded Sinulog sa Sugbo 2024 in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City......»»