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NEWS BRIEFS | 06 March 2024
6 Army engineering battalions harnessed for combat CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 06 March) – The Philippine Army activated six reorganized engineering battalions into combat units as the Armed Forces of the Philippines shifts its attention from internal to territorial defense. The engineering battalions are currently deployed around Marawi City, helping in the rehabilitation and […].....»»
Philippines Says Catholic Mass Bombing Mastermind Is Dead
Manila, Philippines - The alleged mastermind of a bombing at a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines has died after a clash between members of a pro-Islamic State group and government troops, officials said Monday.Four people were killed and dozens wounded in the Dec. 3 attack on worshippers inside a university gym in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city, that was later claimed by the Islamic State grou.....»»
Philippines Says Catholic Mass Bombing Mastermind Is Dead
Manila, Philippines - The alleged mastermind of a bombing at a Catholic Mass in the southern Philippines has died after a clash between members of a pro-Islamic State group and government troops, officials said Monday.Four people were killed and dozens wounded in the Dec. 3 attack on worshippers inside a university gym in Marawi, the country's largest Muslim city, that was later claimed by the Islamic State grou.....»»
MSU bombing brains not among those killed in Lanao del Sur clashes – military
The military says a manhunt is ongoing for six other terrorists, including the mastermind of the December 3, 2023 bombing in Marawi, who managed to escape.....»»
Soldiers kill 2 suspects in Marawi bombing, 6 others in Lanao del Sur
The military says at least five Scout Rangers were wounded in the fierce clashes in Lanao del Sur.....»»
Maranao chess wizard NM Buto winasak ang field, nakakuha ng perpektong 6/6
MANILA—Nanguna ang Maranao chess wizard National Master Al-Basher “Basty” Buto sa kauna-unahang Noypi FIDE-Rated Standard Chess Tournament, na ginanap sa Robinsons Metro East sa Pasig City noong Enero 20–21, 2024, na may perpektong 6 puntos. Ang standout player ng University of Santo Tomas chess team, residente ng Cainta, Rizal na tubong Marawi City, ay umiskor ….....»»
Graceful Beauty
A student of Mindanao State University performs a Maranao dance as part of the celebrations of the 5th anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in Marawi City on Monday, 22 January 2024. BARMM marks its 5th foundation on 21 January 2024. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO.....»»
Sinulog Cup 2024: Best commercial teams in VisMin clash for basketball supremacy
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some of the best commercial basketball teams in the Visayas and Mindanao will vie for supremacy in the Sinulog Cup 2024 Basketball Tournament scheduled from January 23-27, 2024. The tournament will field six commercial teams from Cebu, Bacolod, Tacloban, Ormoc, and Marawi City, while two Cesafi member schools will join this.....»»
DepEd mourns death of Grade 10 student, asks public to stop sharing rumors
DepEd did not state the cause of death but said that psychosocial interventions have been provided by the school's Child Protection Committee (CPC) to the "affected peers and teachers close to the said learner." .....»»
SEC asks Google, Apple: Remove Binance from app marketplaces
In SEC’s press release on Tuesday, it said that it sent separate letters to Google and Apple asking them to remove the applications controlled by Binance in their respective application marketplaces in the Philippines......»»
BrahMos consignment to Philippines: 'Could this have been imagined during Congress rule?' asks PM Modi
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 20 (ANI): Referring to the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile to the Phillippines, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked whether all this could have been imagined during Congress rule. "Yesterday, the first consignment of India's BrahMos missile has been dispatched to the Philippines. This has generated employment opportunities in large numbers on the ground level. C.....»»
SC asks Senate to comment on Quiboloy petition
The Supreme Court has asked the Senate to file their comment on the petition filed by the camp of doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy assailing the legality of the chamber's warrant of arrest against him......»»
Lahug resident asks OP to probe Cortes, 4 others for ‘land grabbing’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu – A resident of Brgy. Lahug in Cebu City has asked the Office of the President (OP) to investigate Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes and four city councilors for oppression, gross misconduct, and grave abuse of authority. Maria Priscilla Melendres’ complaint stemmed from the city’s claim of ownership of a property in.....»»
Dumaguete diocese asks Marcos to veto Negros Island Region bill
The Diocese of Dumaguete urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to veto a bill that would create an administrative region comprising Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental and Siquijor, citing the lack of consultation with stakeholders......»»
Senate asks Davao police help in Quiboloy arrest
The Senate sergeant-at-arms has sought assistance from the Police Regional Office 11 in Davao in implementing the warrant issued by the upper chamber for the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy, the self-proclaimed son of God......»»
SEC formally asks NTC to block Binance
In a letter to the NTC, SEC Chairperson Emilio Aquino says Binance 'poses a threat to the security of the funds of investing Filipinos'.....»»
Rama asks Malacañang to suspend Gwen over CBRT dispute
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Preventive Suspension. Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is seeking the suspension of Governor Gwen Garcia over issues related to the Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT). Rama filed an administrative complaint before the Office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against Garcia after the governor issued a cease and desist order to the.....»»
DepEd asks teacher to explain scolding of students in viral video
DepEd has issued a show cause order against a public school teacher who went viral for scolding her students while live-streaming on TikTok — an incident that some believe is an overstep in classroom discipline but educators say is proof of deeper issues in the school system......»»
Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?
Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in Islam, begins this week, and asks Muslims to give thanks to God for the sustenance the Earth provides.....»»
Pope Francis asks aide to read ceremonial speech due to bronchitis
Afterwards, the pope is able to meet German Chancellor Olaf Scholz during an audience at the Vatican.....»»