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Capalla: 3rd Davao Archbishop to be buried in San Pedro Cathedral crypt

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 14 January) — The remains of Davao’s Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla will be buried at the San Pedro Catheral’s crypt on  Monday, January 15, after the 10 a.m. mass. MIndanao’s lone Cardinal Orlando Quevedo and Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila, 14 Archbishops and Bishops will be among those who will concelebrate the […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts

“NFA should release the rice from warehouses and distribute it to farmers and fishermen who lost their income due to El Niño instead of making a profit and selling to private traders. Many are already complaining of hunger and loss, so the distribution of aid and compensation should be stepped up." The post Farmers, fishers demand immediate relief for El Niño impacts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

2,000 Cebu farmers benefit from NIA’s irrigation system

An areal view of farmers tending their crops. | Photo from NIA-7 CEBU CITY, Philippines — Thousands of Cebu farmers benefitted from existing irrigation systems of the NIA or National Irrigation Administration the agency’s regional office said. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama recently declared a “state of calamity” in some mountain barangays in the city.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Understanding the Demands of Indian Farmers in Crop Prices: The Daily Guardia

Title: Indian Farmers March Towards Capital Demanding for Guaranteed Crop Prices In a powerful display of unity, tens of thousands of Indian farmers have embarked.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

DAR turns Samar rice farmers’ dream into reality

Barobaybay Farmers Association (BFA) is an organization of 62 rice farmers, 55 of them are agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs), in remote Barangay Barobaybay of Calbiga, Samar who had long been wanting to own farm machineries to make farming easy for them......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues

“There is still no justice up until today. There is still no genuine land reform. Landlessness remains a fundamental problem for our Filipino farmers and no program addresses these problems." The post 37 years since Mendiola Massacre, violence against farmers continues appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

B.C. s Filipino community celebrates federal budget nod to new cultural centre

Members of British Columbia's Filipino community say they're happy to see support in this week's federal budget to build a centre for their community......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

OCD-Davao advocates for community fire brigades

AN OFFICIAL from the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region (OCD-Davao) underscored the necessity of establishing community fire brigades as part of their community intervention strategy......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Groups urge to include placemaking in planning for public spaces

The push for placemaking in planning for public spaces was emphasized by various groups during a recent forum in Davao City. ATTY. Mark Peñalver, executive director of Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (Idis), stressed the importance of incorporating placemaking in public space planning to not only enhance the physical environment but also to promote inclusivity. He highlighted the exclusion of certain sectors in existing public spaces and emphasized the need for stakeholders' input and acknowledgment of their stories in the planning process. Dr. Derlie Mateo-Babiano, an associate professor in Urban Planning Assistant, described placemaking as a means to transform places into spaces that people will cherish. She emphasized the significance of engaging the community in the planning process to understand their cultural, environmental, and other needs. Peñalver also cited a successful placemaking project in Davao Executive Homes, which catered to children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs, demonstrating the positive impact of placemaking. Furthermore, Peñalver advocated for the institutionalization of placemaking in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and other development plans in Davao City. He highlighted the potential of placemaking to ensure that government projects are beneficial to the community. Architect Harold Delima, co-convenor of Placemaking Davao, discussed ongoing workshops with various demographics to integrate placemaking into the city's development. The groups involved are hopeful that placemaking will become a fundamental aspect of public space planning in Davao City, aiming to create inclusive and community-centered environments......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

“Biyahe ni Drew” features E. Samar farmers’ products

While Drew Arellano was going around the different beach locations and savouring local foods, he noticed the San Miguel Farmers Association’s (SMFA’s) squash noodles and crackers and got interested on them......»»

Category: newsSource:  samarnewsRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

Bankers celebrate anew at BSP’s Fort San Antonio Abad

Former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governors and officials, Monetary Board members, Finance secretaries, members of the diplomatic community and who’s who in the Philippine banking community trooped to the central bank headquarters in Manila last Friday......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Cebu City shooting: Cops pursue lead in bar fight killing

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Cebu City are now pursuing a lead to identify the suspect behind the shooting of a man outside a bar along Pelaez Street in Barangay Kalubihan, Cebu City on early Wednesday morning, March 6, 2024. The victim was identified as Joseph Esconde Ybañez, a 32-year-old native of Dalaguete, Cebu......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday

Catholic zealots in the Philippines re-enacting the last moments of Jesus Christ were nailed to wooden crosses while others whipped themselves bloody in extreme displays of religious devotion on Good Friday. While most Filipinos went to church or spent the holiday with family, hundreds gathered in villages around San Fernando city, north of Manila, to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Visita Iglesia 2024: San Fernando Rey Parish Church in Liloan

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Liloan town in northern Cebu is known to be the home of the delightful ‘rosquillos.’ But apart from their signature delicacy, a seemingly unique placement of a religious structure was built in this town. If you plan to have a Visita Iglesia this Holy Week, you may want to include.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 23rd, 2024

Int’l floating bookfair docks in La Union

The international floating bookfair “MV Doulos Hope” docked at the Poro Point Freeport Zone, City of San Fernando, La Union on Wednesday ahead of its grand opening slated Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Rhea Gullas Cup hardcourt action resumes on Feb. 17

CEBU CITY, Philippines— The hardcourt action resumes in the Rhea Gullas Cup 2024 1st District Inter-Cities/Municipalities Basketball Tournament in Sibonga town, south Cebu on Saturday, February 17th. Three basketball games will be featured tomorrow in Sibonga, starting with the Sidlak Carcar against the defending champions, San Fernando Buffalos. To recall, the Buffalos suffered an opening.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines

MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

State of calamity in San Fernando due to fire

This city has been placed under a state of calamity due to a fire that razed the public market on Jan. 11......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Funeral Mass for Archbishop Emeritus Capalla

Archbishop Romulo Valles of the Archdiocese of Davao leads the funeral mass for Davao Archbishop Emeritus Fernando Capalla at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City on Monday, 15 January 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024