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Life after kidnapping
For the first time in a long while, I exchanged my evening Net-flix bingeing for a book.....»»
Life after kidnapping
It was a gathering of people with a shared nightmare, that of being kidnapped......»»
DOJ indicts 3 in kidnap of 9 Chinese, Pinoys
The Department of Justice has indicted three suspects for the alleged kidnapping of six Chinese and three Filipinos in Muntinlupa last year......»»
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......»»
Canada’s travel advisory doesn’t reflect situation in Mindanao, say officials
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) – Officials and other stakeholders have expressed dismay at and disagreement with the travel advisory issued by the Canadian Embassy warning its citizens against traveling to several provinces in Mindanao. The advisory cited “serious threat of terrorism, kidnapping, high levels of crime, and violent clashes between the security forces […].....»»
Marcos: Philippines ‘trying everything’ to lower tensions with China
“We are trying everything. We still continue to talk at a ministerial level, at a sub-ministerial level, at a people-to-people level,” Marcos said. .....»»
Marcos: Philippines ‘trying everything’ to lower tensions with China
“We are trying everything. We still continue to talk at a ministerial level, at a sub-ministerial level, at a people-to-people level,” Marcos said. .....»»
‘Senate rules on Cha-cha on the right track’
The Senate rules on amending the 1987 Constitution are “on the right track” and ready even before the sub-committee wraps up its discourse on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 pushing Charter change, a senator said......»»
Army troops kill BIFF training officer in Maguindanao clash
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 25 March) – Philippine Army troops killed an alleged ranking member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) during an encounter in Maguindanao del Sur last Friday. Brig. General Jose Vlademir Cagara, commander of the Army’s 1st Brigade Combat team, said troops killed Abu Halil, a training officer of the […].....»»
Plume jumpstarts music career with Beautiful single
The Computer Science student Plume has jumpstarted his recording career with the song Beautiful, under the tutelage of AltG Records, a GMA Music sub-label......»»
Kelot sinita sa ‘yosi’ timbog sa 39K shabu
BAGSAK sa kulungan ang isang lalaki nang makuhaan ng shabu makaraang masita sa paninigarilyo sa pampublikong lugar sa Caloocan City, kahapon ng madaling araw. Ayon kay Caloocan City police chief P/Col. Ruben Lacuesta, habang nagpapatrolya ang mga tauhan ng Police Sub-Station 11 sa Robes-1, Area 1, Brgy., 175, Camarin, nakita nila ang isang lalaki na ….....»»
Senate approves bill on BJMP control of provincial jails
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate passed a bill on Monday aiming to transfer the control and supervision of all provincial and sub-provincial jails from the local government to the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP). Senate Bill No. 2352 or the Jail Integration Act, was approved on third and final reading, with 19 affirmative,.....»»
Israel carries out biggest Ramallah raid in years
The Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces shot and killed 16-year-old Mustafa Abu Shalbak while raiding Am'ari refugee camp.....»»
NZ - UAE trade agreement consultation begins
Following a meeting with UAE Trade Minister Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi at the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, Trade Minister Todd McClay has launched public consultation for a trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). "The UAE is a top-20 export market for New Zealand, and our largest market in the Middle East, with exports increasing 17% i.....»»
Dead horses, scraps, leaves: Gaza’s hungry get desperate
At the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza, Abu Gibril was so desperate for food to feed his family that he slaughtered two of his horses. “We had no other choice but to slaughter the horses to feed the children. Hunger is killing us,” he told AFP. Jabalia was the biggest camp in the Palestinian.....»»
NZ welcomes Australia and Brazil to agreements
New Zealand has welcomed Australia to the Inclusive Trade Action Group (ITAG) and Australia and Brazil to the Global Trade and Gender Arrangement (GTAGA) Minister for Trade Todd McClay says. As the current chair of ITAG and GTAGA, Minister McClay hosted the signing ceremony and issued the Abu Dhabi Joint Statement on Sustainable and Inclusive Trade with fellow ITAG Ministers from Australi.....»»
Philippine calls for stronger action on climate change
Trade Secretary Alfredo Pascual has called for stronger sustainable trade and development initiatives to address climate change during the second ministerial meeting of the Coalition of Trade Ministers on Climate on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organization ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates......»»
Announcing the new sub-$500 modular laptop with no RAM, storage or OS
The Daily Guardian: Framework Introduces Affordable Barebones Laptops In a bid to revolutionize the laptop industry, Framework has launched a new line of modular and.....»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide
ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»
UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines and offers condolences over victims of landslide
ABU DHABI, 17th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of the Philippines over victims of the landslide that took place in the south of the country, in the Province of Davao de Oro, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as numerous missing people, and causing severe damage......»»