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Tragedy in Mamasapano

The bodies of 30 policemen from Manila are retrieved on Monday morning (January 26) from the scene of Sunday’s clash between the PNP’s Special Action Force, Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters and Moro Islamic Liberation Front, in Barangay Tuka, Mamasapano, Maguindanao. The police unit launched an operation to get Malaysian national Zulkifli Bin Hir alias “Marwan,” allegedly a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah, but did not coordinate with the military and the MILF as provided for in the GPH-MILF ceasefire agreement. MindaNews photo by Ferdinandh B. Cabrera

Getting Ready

Fishermen prepare their gears as the sunset signals another evening fishing sortie in barangay Mabua, Surigao City, January 24, 2015. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas

New but Already Defaced

The new bridge that connects Barangay Carmen to Divisoria in Cagayan de Oro City is yet to be inaugurated on Feb. 6, but it is already being vandalized as this photo taken on Jan. 23 shows. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo

62 months later

Journalists light candles at the Press Freedom Monument in Cagayan de Oro City on Jan. 23, 2015, five years and two months after the Ampatuan Massacre. Journalists here have been calling for justice in their monthly commemoration of the massacre of 58 persons, 32 of them from the media, in Ampatuan town, Maguindanao on 23 November 2009. MindaNews photo by FROILAN GALLARDO

Zambo Blast

Government security forces assess the impact of the explosion in Zamboanga City on Friday, 23 January 2015. MindaNews contributed photo by Charlie Saceda

Zambo Blast

Medical personnel attend to the victims of the explosion in Zamboanga City on Friday, 23 January 2015. MindaNews contributed photo by Charlie Saceda

MindaViews

COMMENT: BBL: Ask the Supreme Court

By Patricio P. Diaz on January 26 2015 8:38 pm

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, January 26 , 2015 – What has been persistently being avoided appears now to be the ultimate solution. That can be the great paradox awaiting the Bangsamoro… »

COMMENTARY: How important is the Constitution to us?

By Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco on January 26 2015 5:34 pm

MELBOURNE, Australia (MindaNews/26 January) — I wonder how many Filipinos are still aware of the significance of February 2. To remember this particular date is extremely important because it is… »

THE WORM’S EYEVIEW: Failed intentions

By Manny Valdehuesa on January 25 2015 7:47 pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/25 January) — We’re often warned about the road to hell being paved with good intentions. Well-intentioned leaders promise deliverance from hellish conditions, offering their leadership… »

TINGOG SA SUBA: MJ Lastimosa

By Ramon Jorge B. Sarabosing on January 25 2015 4:51 pm

Ang akong higalang Bayla nag-hinamhinam na kay Miss Universe ugma na supportahan si MJ Lastimosa ika-duhang taga Mindanao apil sa bugnuay half-day ang parlor dili puwedi ang attendance poor kapit-bisig… »

TURNING POINT: Breeding like Rabbits and Change

By William R. Adan on January 24 2015 8:09 pm

NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews/24 Jan) — Catholics don’t have to breed like rabbits but should practice responsible parenthood. Speaking on pregnancy and family planning on his flight back to Rome… »

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NEWS ANALYSIS: Six-million dollar questions on the Mamasapano tragedy

By H. Marcos C. Mordeno on January 27 2015 4:21 pm

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/27 January) – Social media has been awash with commentaries on the clash on Sunday (January 25) between members of the Special Action Force, an elite police unit,… »

DA eyes P7.5-B for flagship program

By Mindanews on January 27 2015 1:32 pm

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/27 January) — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting to implement around P7.5 billion worth of infrastructure and enterprise development projects this year under its flagship… »

Mamasapano clash between SAF and MILF/BIFF: how to explain this tragedy?

By Carolyn O. Arguillas on January 26 2015 11:53 pm

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 January) – At least 43 members of the Special Action Force (SAF) of the Philippine National Police were killed Sunday in clashes with the Moro… »

3 Zambo blast suspects charged

By Mindanews on January 26 2015 6:43 pm

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/26 January) – Police on Monday filed criminal charges before the City Prosecutor’s Office against three people implicated in the recent bomb explosion in this city. Two people… »

Duterte shoots down proposal to install CCTVs in buses

By Mindanews on January 26 2015 5:22 pm

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/26 January) – The city council will be reconsidering a proposed ordinance requiring all buses plying the city to install CCTVs following Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte’s comment that… »