P2.7-M worth imported cigarettes seized in Maguindanao del Norte
Vigilant merchants and policemen on Sunday intercepted a truck carrying P2.7 million worth of imported cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte......»»
Rescued
Residents hit by flooding caused by continuous heavy rains this week are brought to safety by rescuers in Carmen, Davao del Norte on 2 February 2024. MindaNews photo by MANMAN DEJETO.....»»
PHOTO ESSAY: Waterworld in Carmen
CARMEN, Davao del Norte (MindaNews / 02 February) – Travel from Davao City to Tagum City and other parts of the Davao region, Agusan-Surigao and Manila was cut off Friday due to flooding in Barangay Tuganay. Tuganay connects Davao City with Tagum in Davao del Norte, from where one can proceed to Davao Oriental, Davao de […].....»»
One Meralco plants 125,000 mangroves on World Wetlands Day
One Meralco Foundation the social development arm of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), celebrates this year’s World Wetlands Day by planting and nurturing 125,000 native mangroves in Del Carmen in Siargao Islands, Surigao del Norte......»»
Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom
Despite the deteriorating conditions, political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña remains hopeful that he will still be reunited with his elderly wife Pilar and their family in Camarines Norte. The post Frail body, sharp mind: Oldest political prisoner longs for freedom appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
2 suspected rebels killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Government forces on Monday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Agusan del Norte in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said. Army spokesperson Major Francisco Garello said fighting broke out between the government troops and the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents at dawn on the outskirts of Buenavista town, resulting in the killing. He added that another rebel was.....»»
6 Dawlah Islamiya, 2 Reds surrender in Maguindanao del Norte
Six Dawlah Islamiya terrorists and two New People’s Army (NPA) rebels surrendered and turned over their guns in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»
6 Dawlah men, 2 NPAs surrender in Maguindanao del Norte
Six Dawlah Islamiya terrorists and two members of the New People’s Army turned in assorted firearms and explosives and pledged allegiance to the government in Upi, Maguindanao del Norte on Monday......»»
2 suspected rebels killed in clash in southern Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) -- Government forces on Monday killed two suspected rebels in a clash in Agusan del Norte in the southern Philippines, a military spokesperson said. Army spokesperson Major Francisco Garello said fighting broke out between the government troops and the New People's Army (NPA) insurgents at dawn on the outskirts of Buenavista town, resulting in the killing. He added that another rebel was.....»»
Zamboanga del Norte town mayor dismissed over illegal cockfight permits
Former Sindangan town Mayor Rosendo Labadlabad and five barangay officials are perpetually barred from holding government office.....»»
Who is Artjoy Torregosa?
CEBU CITY, Philippines—Artjoy Torregosa has become synonymous with victory in the pulsating world of weekend footraces in Cebu. Beyond local acclaim, this 24-year-old dynamo from Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte, has etched her name onto the national and international running scene, solidifying her status as one of the premier female long-distance runners in Cebu. Picture.....»»
Development plan for MILF’s former main bastion gains support
Town mayors around the erstwhile iconic main enclave of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front in Maguindanao del Norte are ready to help push forward Malacañang’s 20-year development plan aiming to transform the area into an economic hub......»»
El Niño destroys Zamboanga del Norte crops worth P700K
Agricultural products worth P717,503 have been damaged in Zamboanga del Norte due to the effects of El Niño, the Department of Agriculture said on Thursday......»»
DavNor vice guv denies involvement in ayuda scam
The Vice Governor of Davao del Norte has denied any involvement in the alleged ayuda scam following claims made during a Senate hearing chaired by Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa. The hearing revealed that public officials in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte were linked to illegally using cash assistance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and funds from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) for political campaigns. Vice Governor De Carlo Oyo Uy refuted the allegations, stating that there is no truth to the claims. In response, Governor Edwin Kuya Gov Jubahib emphasized that he was protecting the welfare of his constituents and the country's budget. He called for the punishment of those involved. The governor had previously requested an investigation into the ayuda scam after individuals in the provinces received less than the intended assistance. The vice governor announced plans for a separate investigation to clear his name and clarified that the DSWD is solely responsible for the identification, assessment, validation, and distribution of cash assistance to beneficiaries......»»
Pilipinas Super League: Nueva Ecija notches 11th straight win
The Nueva Ecija Capitals continued to assert their dominance and served notice of their title aspirations as they blew past Cam Norte, 111-90, in the Pilipinas Super League President’s Cup......»»
DSWD execs attend Senate hearing on Davao del Norte, Davao de Oro ‘ayuda’ scam
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Undersecretary for Legislative Liaison and Coordination Group Fatima Aliah Q. Dimaporo attends on Tuesday (January 23) the Senate hearing on the alleged ‘ayuda’ scam in Davao de Oro and Davao del Norte that transpired during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections last October 2023. In her opening message, […].....»»
Gay Pageant
In the midst of a downpour, Samantha Aguas (center) crouches upon the announcement of her triumph, winning the LGBTQ+ pageant dubbed the “Queen of Linamon Universe 2024: Beauty of Stripes.” Held on Saturday evening (20 January 2024) at the public plaza, it was the first ever municipal-wide gay pageant in Linamon, Lanao del Norte. MindaNews photo by AUBREY ROCIN LLAMAS.....»»
Linamon’s Coconut Festival
Linamon in Lanao del Norte commemorates its 64th foundation day with the vibrant Hudyaka sa Lubi (Coconut Festival), a celebration showcasing the town's thriving coconut industry, on 23 January 2024. This annual event serves as a testament to the community's deep-rooted connection to the coconut, an essential element of their cultural and economic identity. MindaNews photo by AUDREY LLAMAS.....»»
FACT CHECK | Mindanao comprises 28 provinces, not 27 as ‘Kulas’ writes
The Facebook post of famous Canadian vlogger BecomingFilipino that Mindanao has 27 provinces is wrong. Mindanao comprises 28 provinces as of September 2023, after Maguindanao province was divided into Maguindanao del Sur and Maguindanao del Norte with the ratification of Republic Act 11550 (An Act Dividing the Province of Maguindanao Into Two Provinces, namely: Maguindanao […].....»»
2 peddlers nabbed in separate Central Mindanao anti-shabu ops
Two shabu peddlers, one suspected of being a “killer-for-hire", an extortionist and cattle thief and the other among the top ten most wanted trafficker in Region 12, were arrested in separate entrapment operations in Maguindanao del Norte province and in nearby Tacurong City late Monday......»»