BARMM voters reminded: Chief Minister is elected by Members of Parliament
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 May) – Information awareness on the historic Bangsamoro Parliament election in May 2025 needs to be heightened as voters still have no clear idea on how to select the Chief Minister, an election watchdog official said on Sunday. Lawyer Ona Caritos, executive director of the Legal Network for Truthful Elections […].....»»
Division of Wao, Lanao del Sur feared to provoke violence anew
WAO, Lanao del Sur (MindaNews / 10 March) — Residents of this town fear a return to its bloody past – a time in the 1970s when land conflict pitted the Christian settlers against the native Moro inhabitants – if a bill proposing to divide it into two pushes through at the Bangsamoro Parliament. Parliament […].....»»
Marcos to visit Australia, address Parliament
President Marcos will visit Australia’s capital Canberra on Feb. 28 and 29 to speak before the Australian parliament and discuss key mutual issues, including defense and security, with the country’s senior officials, Malacañang announced yesterday......»»
CBCP President elected VP of Federation of Bishops in Asia
According to a report by CBCP News, David was elected to the post at the bishops’ central committee meeting in Bangkok on Thursday......»»
80-seat Bangsamoro parliament favors charter change
The 80-member Bangsamoro parliament on Wednesday passed a five-page resolution favoring charter change, asserting it can hasten efforts of putting a durable diplomatic closure to the nagging Moro issue hounding Mindanao since the early 1970s......»»
Maguindanao del Norte governor’s son appointed to Bangsamoro parliament
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)— The son of designated Maguindanao del Norte Governor Abdulraof Macacua has been appointed as member of the parliament of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) after his father vacated the post when he assumed as governor of the new province. The appointment of Jamel Balang Macacua, 33, came out last […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 12 February 2024
MindaNews’ Gallardo is new Cagayan de Oro Press Club president MindaNews reporter Froilan Gallardo was elected as president of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club over the weekend. The press club held the elections last Saturday to vote for the 15-man board of directors. After the board was elected, the directors voted Gallardo as president. […].....»»
Tito Villamor, New President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Chapter in Catanduanes
The new composition of the Liga ng mga Barangay in the province of Catanduanes has been formally elected. The election took place at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Session hall this morning, January 12, 2024, where the new leadership of the Liga was elected under the leadership of Panganiban Liga President Tito “Tiay” Villamor. Villamor replaced Liga […] The post Tito Villamor, New President of the Liga ng mga Barangay Provincial Chapter in Catanduanes appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Church pays tribute to late chief executive minister
The Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ or PMCC (4th Watch) is paying tribute to the life of Apostle Arsenio Ferriol, the church’s chief executive minister, who passed away on May 19 at the age of 88......»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 3 February 2024
Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ebrahim says no to independent Mindanao CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 03 February) — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim has rejected the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for an independent Mindanao. Murad instead urged Bangsamoro officials and residents to support the current administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […].....»»
Detailed action plan prepared to project Uttar Pradesh as Most Favourite Tourist Destination
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 31 (ANI): In a bid to position Uttar Pradesh as a 'premier global tourist destination,' Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's government is set to showcase 'Brand UP' and 'Destination UP' at 12 major international trade fairs and travel expos. According to Chief Minister Yogi's vision, a detailed action plan has been prepared to project Uttar Pradesh as 'Brand UP' and as the 'Most Favou.....»»
Public reminded of April 15 e-bike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila city government yesterday reminded users of electric bicycles and tricycles, pushcarts, pedicabs, kuliglig and other light electric vehicles that they are banned from using certain major roads starting next week......»»
Public reminded of April 15 e-bike ban
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila city government yesterday reminded users of electric bicycles and tricycles, pushcarts, pedicabs, kuliglig and other light electric vehicles that they are banned from using certain major roads starting next week......»»
Padilla reminded of proper decorum
Sen. Nancy Binay reminded her colleague, Sen. Robinhood Padilla, of proper decorum yesterday after the latter’s wife Mariel Padilla received backlash for doing a glutathione drip in Senate premises......»»
Foreign nationals in RP reminded of annual report deadline
Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioner Norman Tansingco announced that a total of 88,072 registered foreign nationals have already submitted themselves for annual report for the month of January, as he also reminded aliens holding immigrant and non-immigrant visas and those who were issued an alien certificate of registration identity card (ACR I-Card) that they are […].....»»
Nadine Lustre gets reminded of own relationship with dad in ‘Roadkillers’
Nadine Lustre was reminded of her own relationship with her father when she filmed the action-thriller “Roadkillers.”.....»»
The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac
Mayor Sammy Laynes conveys his appreciation for the service rendered by outgoing Chief of Police Robert Kevin Caparosso during his tenure at the Virac Municipal Police Station for several years. Meanwhile, the mayor pledges his full support to the new leadership under OIC Chief of Police Emsol Icawat. “We also thank our outgoing chief, PMAJ […] The post The Mayor of Virac expresses gratitude to the former Chief of Police and extends full support to the new leadership of PNP Virac appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Pinoys overseas reminded to register for 2025 elections
Filipinos abroad have 182 days left to register as overseas voters for the 2025 midterm elections, according to the Commission on Elections......»»
Residents oppose BARMM bill splitting town into two
Hundreds of Muslim and Christian villagers in Wao, Lanao del Sur staged a rally on Thursday morning to show opposition to a proposal by a member of the Bangsamoro parliament to divide their municipality into two via a legislative measure that they knew nothing about......»»
BARMM consultations for creation of 32 districts gain ground
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 16 January) – The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) has started the public consultations for the creation of the proposed 32 districts in the region, with a senior official stressing the first Bangsamoro Parliamentary elections in 2025 won’t happen if the districts will not be established. Parliament Bill No. 267 or Parliamentary Districts […].....»»
Ministry helping improve BARMM’s business climate names 10 new officials
The Bangsamoro chief minister has filled out ten regional positions in one of the ministries under him to boost its operation as requested by business blocs enticing foreign investors to venture into viable businesses in the region......»»