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22 more firearms surrendered by Basilan residents
Residents of three now markedly peaceful towns in Basilan turned in 22 more firearms to the military on Saturday in support of a domestic disarmament program of their provincial government......»»
DSWD chief visits flood-hit Davao Oriental
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visits Caraga town in Davao Oriental on Saturday (February 3) where he led the distribution of family food packs to some 512 residents hit by torrential rains and flooding incidents that have been affecting the province lately. Aside from relief distribution, Secretary Gatchalian inspected some […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Too Poor Against Poverty
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 06 March) – Poverty is unquestionably the key driver of human trafficking. Crime syndicates, including religious groups, use the poor to advance their interest. Traffickers exploit women and children from rural communities, conflict- and disaster-affected areas, and impoverished urban centers in sex trafficking, forced domestic work, forced begging, and other […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Resolving a Stalemate
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 28 February) – After two years of bitter fighting, the Russo-Ukraine war turns to a stalemate, that is, no one is winning. But in such condition, the great expense and damage in terms of manpower and war material are incurred, as usual, by the invading forces. If the effects of […].....»»
Opol Sunset
The sunset as viewed in the shoreline of Opol, Misamis Oriental on Saturday (24 February 2024). MIndaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO.....»»
TURNING POINT: Quo Vadis Legislative Inquiries
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 20 February) – The Senate or the House of Representatives or any of its respective committees may conduct inquiries in aid of legislation in accordance with Section 21, Article VI of the 1987 Constitution. The filing or pendency of a case before any court, tribunal or quasi-judicial or administrative body […].....»»
TURNING POINT: The Rabid Clash of Titans
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 31 January) – Their alliance in shambles, the incumbent and the former president of our blighted land, started trading barbs, calling each other a drug addict. Sebastian Duterte, the mayor of Davao City, came to his father’s aid demanding Marcos Jr’s resignation for incompetence. Indeed, the country’s politics has gone […].....»»
NEWSBRIEFS | 2 February 2024
Balay Mindanaw members mark 26th anniversary of ill-fated Cebu Pacific Flight 387 CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 02 February) — A handful of friends and relatives trekked to the Flight 387 Shrine here last year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Cebu Pacific plane crash on the slopes of Mt. Sumagaya. Among them were […].....»»
TURNING POINT: The Sword of Damocles
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 03 February) – Last November when the House of Representatives passed a resolution urging the palace to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on its probe of the war on drugs in the country, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared to study the possibility of rejoining the Court. Yet, he […].....»»
TURNING POINT: One China Bully Principle
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 January) – President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) was called out recently by Beijing for congratulating Lai Ching, the newly elected President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was visibly irked by PBBM for expressing closer collaboration with Taiwan to advance mutual interest. The […].....»»
TURNING POINT: K-12 Program: A Dismal Failure
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 19 January) – The K-12 curriculum was adopted, supposedly to improve the quality of education in the country, mimicking the system in some countries in Europe and that of our ASEAN neighbors. Unfortunately, only the addition of two grade rungs, grade 11 and grade 12, otherwise known as the senior […].....»»
TURNING POINT: Is the Wheel of Justice in Motion?
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 10 January)—The information attributed to Harry Roque, former spokesperson of Ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, that the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are already here in the Philippines and have started their investigation on Duterte’s catastrophic drug war, has apparently scared the shit out of Senator Bato de la Rosa. Bato said […].....»»
Free leptospirosis meds, anti-tetanus vaccines for flood-affected residents
Summary: The Davao City Health Office (CHO) is providing free medicines for leptospirosis and anti-tetanus shots to residents affected by floods. Dr. Tomas Miguel Ababon, CHO Officer-In-Charge, announced the availability of these medications during a media forum, emphasizing their dispatch during emergencies. He highlighted the proactive response of health district staff, ensuring that evacuation centers are equipped with prophylaxis for leptospirosis. Additionally, tetanus toxoid, dressings, and antibiotics are available for flood-related injuries. Ababon emphasized that these services and medications are provided free of charge. He advised seeking a doctor's guidance for the dosage of prophylaxis medicine, as well as the administration of antibiotics due to potential allergies. Despite recording 17 cases of leptospirosis in the first two weeks of the month, no related deaths were reported. This initiative aims to safeguard the health of flood-affected residents in Davao City......»»
131 cities, towns now under state of calamity
A total of 131 cities and towns have been placed under state of calamity because of the effects of El Niño, which is expected to persist until the end of May, the government said yesterday......»»
Holidays declared in Cagayan, Marinduque towns
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in Mogpog, Marinduque and Gattaran, Cagayan to mark the towns’ founding anniversaries this month......»»
Plebiscite on creation of 8 BARMM towns set today
Residents of 63 barangays in the special geographic area of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are set to vote today in a plebisicite for the creation of eight towns......»»
22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes
22 Cebu towns, cities suspend in-person classes.....»»
Winds destroy houses in two Central Mindanao towns
Around 40 houses were destroyed by strong winds that pummeled lowlands in the adjoining towns of Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur and Kabacan, Cotabato amid heavy rains on Thursday afternoon......»»
LIST- Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 - Rappler
LIST: Special non-working days in PH provinces, cities, towns for March 2024 Rappler.....»»
3 Army battalions to guard plebiscite for creation of 8 Bangsamoro towns
The Philippine Army will deploy three battalions of soldiers to help ensure a peaceful conduct of the April 13,2024 plebiscite for the creation of eight municipalities covering 63 Bangsamoro barangays in different towns in Cotabato province......»»