2 Yakan clans in Basilan end rido
Two clans in Basilan on Monday signed a peace covenant brokered by the military and provincial officials, ending their deep-seated “rido” that have exacted fatalities on both sides and displaced hundreds of villagers......»»
Basilan villagers surrender guns
Residents of Isabela City in Basilan surrendered 20 high-powered firearms on Thursday as the military and the provincial government intensified their crackdown against unlicensed guns......»»
Bloody rido in isolated Cotabato barangay waning down
Guns are silent in Barangay Matilac in Pigcawayan, Cotabato since last week after the military had repositioned away from each other two Moro groups that figured in deadly gunfights in the area in recent months......»»
Basilan councilor, 5 companions hurt in shooting
A town councilor and his five companions were wounded in a shooting that triggered a gunfight between two clans in Akbar, Basilan yesterday......»»
Duterte’s Hugpong shaking up with expulsion of leaders
Hugpong ng Pagbabago, the regional party led by Vice President Sara Duterte, has expelled members coming from political clans in the Davao region......»»
It’s complicated
At the rate relations have been going downhill between the Marcos and Duterte clans, the current administration should be hoping that it won’t be replaced by one led by another Duterte......»»
43 people in watercraft that sunk off Zamboanga City rescued
Personnel of the Maritime Police had promptly rescued 43 passengers of a pumpboat that capsized in the territorial waters of Zamboanga City while on its way to Tabuan Lasa town in the island province of Basilan on Saturday night......»»
Barangay exec slain, 2 co-chairpersons hurt in Zamboanga City gun attack
Suspected hired killers shot dead the president of the Association of Barangay Captains in Isabela City, Basilan and wounded two other members of the group in a daring attack on Sunday night in Zamboanga City......»»
Philippines gross int l reserves rise to 104.48 bln USD in May
MANILA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to 104.48 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May from 102.65 billion dollars at the end of April, the Philippine central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments of se.....»»
Philippines gross int l reserves rise to 104.48 bln USD in May
MANILA, June 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) rose to 104.48 billion U.S. dollars at the end of May from 102.65 billion dollars at the end of April, the Philippine central bank said Friday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments of se.....»»
Mandaue reclamation project to begin first phase by end of 2024
Mandaue reclamation project to begin first phase by end of 2024.....»»
CLI to develop more high-end projects
Cebu Landmasters Inc. (CLI), a listed property developer focused in the Visayas and Mindanao, intends to develop more high-end residential projects following the success of its 38 Park Avenue development in Cebu......»»
Garcia hopeful CCSC rubberized track oval will be done by end of June
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia is hopeful that the installation of the rubberized track oval will be completed by the end of June. Garcia said that he saw a huge improvement since he visited the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) last week. “Nalipay ko sa gibuhat sa contractor nga.....»»
The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina
The dreams of a 60-year-old beauty contestant come to an abrupt end in Argentina.....»»
Marcos approves return to old school calendar; SY 2024-2025 to end April 15
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved a proposal for schools in basic education to end School Year 2024-2025 on April 15 as part of the government's gradual revert to the old academic calendar without cutting the required number of school days and resorting to Saturday classes......»»
Banks ease exposure in real estate in 2023
The exposure of Philippine banks and trust entities to the volatile property segment eased slightly to 20.17 percent of total loans in end-December 2023 from 20.55 percent in end-September last year, data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas showed......»»
Philippines gross int l reserves level settles at 103.4 bln USD in April
MANILA, May 7 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' gross international reserves (GIR) decreased to 103.4 billion U.S. dollars at the end of April from 104.1 billion dollars at the end of March, the Philippine central bank said Tuesday. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said the latest GIR level represents a more than adequate external liquidity buffer equivalent to 7.7 months' worth of imports of goods and payments.....»»
PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution
PH takes progressive stance at global negotiations to end plastic pollution.....»»
DepEd urges indoor end-of-school ceremonies
As the extreme heat is expected to continue this month, the Department of Education (DepEd) has advised all schools nationwide to hold their end-of-school-year or EOSY rites, such as graduation and moving-up ceremonies, indoors......»»
Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks
Pacers end playoff drought, eliminate Bucks.....»»
Caring beyond curing
The Healthway Cancer Care Hospital is a labor of love,’ says Dr. Jaime Ysmael, president and CEO, Healthway Medical Network. ‘It is aimed at providing a different kind of cancer care that’s more holistic, delivering end-to-end cancer services — from screening to diagnosis, treatment, and post-cancer care.’.....»»