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Cotabato: Strong winds, heavy rains destroy 85 houses
COTABATO CITY — In Cotabato province, heavy rains and strong winds that battered Kabacan town amid excruciating heat on Maundy Thursday left 85 houses destroyed, the local disaster office said. Kabacan Mayor Evangeline Pascua-Guzman said four villages were hardest hit by the heavy downpour and what locals believed was mild tornado that started at about.....»»
South Cotabato urges public to patronize MSMEs, buy local products
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 7 March) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has launched a convergence initiative to bring more growth and market opportunities for the province’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Tyronn Jan Villanueva, head of the South Cotabato Economic, Investment and Promotions Center (SCEIPC), said they have launched a series of […].....»»
FACT CHECK | South Cotabato did not declare March 11 a Muslim legal holiday
MindaNews fact-checked a memorandum circulating on Facebook and in Messenger group chats that South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. has declared March 11 a holiday in the province for the observance of Lailatul Isra wal Mi’raj. The memorandum is fake, Tamayo’s office notified the public. The provincial government of South Cotabato has not declared Monday, […].....»»
North Cotabato authorities vow to end risky ‘waswas’ drag race
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Following the horrific illegal drag racing accident at a national highway that killed the rider and an innocent passerby, the provincial government of North Cotabato vowed to end the dangerous motorcycle race, locally called “waswas” and often involving the youth. Former Board Member Shirlyn “Neneng” Macasarte, who represented the […].....»»
From the islands to the mainland, UBJP members flock to Cotabato City to show solidarity
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 19 February) – From the island to the mainland, Sherhan Isa endured the long, backbreaking travel from Jolo, Sulu to be in solidarity with the United Bangsamoro Justice Party (UBJP), the political party of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), during its general assembly in Cotabato City on Saturday, February 17. […].....»»
Vaccination rate among children in R-12 low due to misinformation, disinformation
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 06) – Vaccine hesitancy due to misinformation and disinformation remains a major hurdle for the health sector in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) as the region continues to lag in immunization coverage among children. Dr. Edvir Jane Montañer, immunization program manager of the Department of Health (DOH)-Region 12, admitted that the region […].....»»
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......»»
2.4M Dabawenyos working as of Oct 2023
The October 2023 Preliminary Employment report by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Davao Region (PSA-Davao) reveals that 64 percent of the 3.780 million Dabawenyos aged 15 and above are part of the labor force, indicating that 2.42 million individuals are employed. This represents a 1.8 percentage point increase from the previous year. The report also highlights a 97.1 percent employment rate in the Davao Region as of October 2023, with a 2.9 percent unemployment rate, lower than the national average. Despite this, the region still maintains the highest employment rate in the Philippines. Additionally, the report compares employment rates across different regions, with Soccsksargen, Barmm, Central Luzon, CAR, Caraga, Western Visayas, Cagayan Valley, Mimaropa, and Central Visayas surpassing the national average. The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Barmm) records the highest labor force participation rate among 17 regions, while the Zamboanga Peninsula has the lowest rate. The data is collected through the Labor Force Survey (LFS) conducted quarterly and monthly by the PSA central office and its regional statistical services offices. The Davao Region, with nearly 6 million inhabitants, remains the 7th most populous region in the country......»»
DSWD continues cash aid payout for quake-hit families in Sarangani
Families from Malapatan town in Sarangani, whose houses were partially damaged by the 6.8 magnitude tremor that struck the province, wait for their turn to receive their emergency cash transfer (ECT) from personnel of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Field Office-12 ( SOCCSKSARGEN) at Barangay Lun Masla on Tuesday (January 23). DSWD […].....»»
Trough of LPA to bring isolated rain showers in Mindanao — PAGASA
In its 4 a.m. bulletin, PAGASA said that the SOCCSKSARGEN region may experience cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rains, which may result in possible flash floods or landslides due to the trough of the LPA or the extension of LPA......»»
PAGASA: Posibleng may 1 o 2 bagyo sa bansa ngayong Mayo
NGAYONG buwan ng Mayo, posibleng magkaroon ng bagyo sa bansa. Ayon sa weather specialist ng Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) na si Rhea Torres, “Ngayong buwan ng Mayo, isa o hanggang sa dalawang bagyo ang maaaring pumasok ng ating PAR (Philippine Area of Responsibility).” Pero sa ngayon daw hanggang sa susunod na.....»»
60 anyos nga abogada gusto mahimong sunod nga Miss Universe
Usa ka 60 anyos nga abogada og journalist ang gikoronahan nga Miss Universe Buenos Aires karon lang bag-o ug siya ang mo-representar sa ilang lugar sa national competition sa Argentina sa buwan sa Mayo. Kun iyang makuha ang korona, molahos si Alejandra Rodriguez sa Miss Universe 2024 nga ipahigayon sa Mexico sa buwan sa Septyembre.....»»
Publiko pinaghahanda sa 6-buwan closure ng Kamuning flyover
Pinapayuhan ng pamunuan ng MMDA ang publiko na paghandaan ang nakatakdang pagsasara ng Edsa-Kamuning flyover. The post Publiko pinaghahanda sa 6-buwan closure ng Kamuning flyover first appeared on Abante......»»
Policewoman, soldier-boyfriend busted in illegal firearms sale in Cotabato
A policewoman and her boyfriend, who is an Army corporal, both landed in jail after selling firearms to non-uniformed police agents in an entrapment operation in Pigcawayan town in Cotabato province on Saturday afternoon......»»
Ria Atayde tatlong buwan nang buntis ayon kay Cristy Fermin
TRULILI kaya ang kumakalat na chika na tatlong buwan nang buntis ang Kapamilya actress na si Ria Atayde? Sa isa sa mga episodes ng “Cristy Ferminute” ay ibinahagi ng kolumnista na may source sila na nagsasabing preggy nga talaga ang anak ni Sylvia Sanchez. “Tungkol po dun sa pagdadalang-tao ni Ria Atayde, mas maganda po.....»»
Ria Atayde tatlong buwan nang buntis ayon kay Cristy Fermin
TRULILI kaya ang kumakalat na chika na tatlong buwan nang buntis ang Kapamilya actress na si Ria Atayde? Sa isa sa mga episodes ng “Cristy Ferminute” ay ibinahagi ng kolumnista na may source sila na nagsasabing preggy nga talaga ang anak ni Sylvia Sanchez. “Tungkol po dun sa pagdadalang-tao ni Ria Atayde, mas maganda po.....»»
Ria Atayde tatlong buwan nang buntis ayon kay Cristy Fermin
TRULILI kaya ang kumakalat na chika na tatlong buwan nang buntis ang Kapamilya actress na si Ria Atayde? Sa isa sa mga episodes ng “Cristy Ferminute” ay ibinahagi ng kolumnista na may source sila na nagsasabing preggy nga talaga ang anak ni Sylvia Sanchez. “Tungkol po dun sa pagdadalang-tao ni Ria Atayde, mas maganda po.....»»
Ria Atayde tatlong buwan nang buntis ayon kay Cristy Fermin
TRULILI kaya ang kumakalat na chika na tatlong buwan nang buntis ang Kapamilya actress na si Ria Atayde? Sa isa sa mga episodes ng “Cristy Ferminute” ay ibinahagi ng kolumnista na may source sila na nagsasabing preggy nga talaga ang anak ni Sylvia Sanchez. “Tungkol po dun sa pagdadalang-tao ni Ria Atayde, mas maganda po.....»»
3 stolen motorcycles used by terrorists recovered in Cotabato town
The police and military together impounded in a joint operation on Friday three stolen motorcycles that local terrorists had reportedly used in transporting home-made bombs from one area to another and in distributing shabu to contacts in different towns in Cotabato province......»»
Probe continues to determine fault in Cotabato van-truck collision
Investigators are still trying to establish who between two drivers was at fault in Monday’s collision of a van and a dump truck that both burst into flames in an accident in Antipas, Cotabato that resulted in the death of 17 individuals......»»