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ARMM winners
Governor-elect Mujiv Hataman (3rd from right) and Vice Governor Haroun Alrashid Lucman (2nd from right) were proclaimed winners by the Regional Board of Canvassers on Friday morning with results from… »
Bigger crowd seen this year in Mindanao’s biggest beach party
GUMASA, Sarangani (April 22, 2013) – The growing crowd each year flocking into the white sand beaches here in Glan never fails to hype Sarangani Bay Festival as Mindanao’s biggest… »
4th Musabaqah opening
The 4th Provincial Musabaqah with the OlymPeace 2013 as highlight opens with a parade Tuesday, April 23, at the Sarangani Capitol grounds. The parade was accompanied by a police brass… »
Muslim youth holds intramurals in Sarangani April 23-25
ALABEL, Sarangani (April 22, 2013) – Around 4,000 guests and delegates from the 49 Islamic schools in Sarangani are joining this year’s Musabaqah, an event the province is holding to… »
NPA raid in Sinolon, a big slap on AFP’s
The most recent tactical offensive launched by the Red fighters under the Junito Banda Command of NPA Guerilla Front 73 against PNP troops in Brgy. Sinolon of T’boli town, South… »
Thai envoy to RP visits Davao port
DAVAO CITY – His Excellency Prasas Prasasvinitchai, Ambassador of Thailand to the Philippines personally attended briefing at the Davao Baseport (also known to locals as Sasa Wharf) here as part… »
SC status quo decision on the RH Law affirms women’s continuing struggle for healthcare
The SC status quo ante decision effectively suspending the implementation of the Reproductive Health Law affirms that the struggle for women’s health continues. Various dissenting opinions including Gabriela Women’s Party’s… »
‘Education system needs overhaul’
Youth group Anakbayan today called on the President Noynoy Aquino and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) to immediately implement a moratorium on all school fee hikes next year and… »
Health group’s Kalbaryo opposes privatization of Philippine Orthopedic Center (POC)
Today, the Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) and organizations belonging to the Network Opposed to Privatization (NOP) join together in a protest action dubbed as “Pribatisasyon ng Pampublikong Ospital: Kalbaryo… »
Pottery workshop
Christian Fabon, 4, watches his uncle, Walter Fabon, as he molds a miniature version of a cooking pot during the pottery enhancement workshop in Barangay Kalaneg on February 26. The… »
Tropical Depression Crising as of 4:00am of February 20
At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression “CRISING” was estimated based on all available data at 140 km Northwest of Zamboanga City (7.5°N, 120.8°E) with maximum sustained winds… »
Tropical Depression “Crising” as of 4:00 a.m of February 19
At 4:00 a.m. today, the center of Tropical Depression “CRISING” was estimated based on all available data at 310 km east of General Santos City (6.1°N, 128.2°E) with maximum sustained… »
Caraga Bridge: Destroyed
Strong river currents on Sunday destroyed destroyed Caraga bridge, which connects Manay and Caraga towns in Davao Oriental. Typhoon Pablo on December 4 destroyed the Teodoro Palma Gil Bridge linking… »
Iligan City Blast
Police investigators check on the blast site along Mercado St. in Iligan City, where nine people were injured when an improvised explosive device tied to a bicycle exploded near two… »
Through Floodwaters
Motorists navigate through the flooded road in Brgy Osmena in Compostela town in Compostela Valley Province on Sunday, January 20. Heavy rains triggered flooding in the Davao region. Photo courtesy… »
LPA as of 4:00 am of January 11
At 4:00 am today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 380 km Southeast of General Santos City (5.5° N, 128.8° E)embedded along the… »
COMMENTARY: Pablo, climate change and banana production in the Davao region
QUEZON CITY (MindaNews/10 January) — Typhoon Pablo, an extreme climate event, showed the tight grip and control of weather and climate over agriculture, livelihood and socioeconomics. It showed us, as… »
Low Pressure Area as of 4a.m. today
At 4:00 AM today, the Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 340 km Southeast of Davao City (5.0°N, 128.0°E) embedded along the Intertropical Convergence… »
Refreshing
Survivors of Typhoon Pablo in an evacuation center in Compostela town, Compostela Valley province get a free shower from a Tagum City fire truck. The project, scheduled in different… »
Typhoon Pablo Aftermath: Baganga
Typhoon Pablo almost wiped out the entire town of Baganga in Davao Oriental when it made landfall on December 4, 2012. As of 5 a.m. December 9, the National Disaster… »
Pablo hits Mati City
PABLO HITS MATI CITY. Barbecue stalls clutter the Baywalk area in Mati City, Davao Oriental onTuesday morning, as Typhoon Pablo makes landfall in Banganga town at 4:45 a.m. Baganga is… »
Philippines and UK collaboration to boost disaster risk management efforts
The Philippine Government, in collaboration with the UK, is launching a programme to reduce the risk from natural disasters and potentially save millions in lives and property. The Department… »
Aquino perpetuates impunity — Karapatan
Today’s commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity not only highlights the Aquino government’s failure to end impunity but more so, how the government perpetuates impunity. Since 2009, the… »
Without the people’s vigilance, the “Trial of Century” may end up as “Farce of the Century”
Now on its third year, justice still remains elusive for the families and friends of the victims of the Ampatuan massacre, the most brutal carnage in recent history. Under the… »
Bigger, Better
The tall gates conceal the mansion in Juna Subdivision, Davao City, that is owned by Andal Ampatuan Sr. PCIJ Photo | Read Story
Casiño to DOE Sec. Petilla: “Heed the Mindanao Power Summit recommendations”
News Release November 6, 2012 Reference: Bayan Muna Davao City – Party list representative and Makabayan senate bet Teddy Casiño has appealed to newly appointed Department of Energy (DOE) Sec. Jericho… »
Rep. Ilagan calls on Congress to discuss, amend, pass RH bill before Christmas break
GABRIELA PARTY NEWS RELEASE 06 November 2012 For Reference: Jang Monte (Public Information Officer) 0917-4049119 GABRIELA SOLON CALLS ON CONGRESS TO DISCUSS, AMEND, PASS RH BEFORE CHRISTMAS BREAK Gabriela Women’s… »
Australian Aid awards grants to organisations to pursue community development activities
The Philippines-Australia Community Assistance Program (PACAP), an Australian Aid initiative managed by The Asia Foundation, today awarded grants to 11 organisations for projects that will help expand opportunities for development… »
Appeal for Solidarity from the Iligan Survivors’ Movement (ISM) on its Dialogue with the Iligan City Local Government Unit and Line Agencies
4 November 2012 It is almost one year since typhoon Washi/Sendong hit Northern Mindanao and some Visayas cities in the Philippines. It was a tragic year ender for the year… »
Misa alang sa mga Kalag sa mga Namatay sa Sendong Malampuson
Misa alang sa mga Kalag sa mga Namatay sa Sendong Malapuson Iligan Survivors Movement 2 November 2012 Malampuson nga napahigayon ang Misa paHANDUM alang samga namatay niadtong panahon sa bagyong… »
NCIP launches IP MNCHN Project-Mindanao
Press Release November 1, 2012 NCIP launches IP MNCHN Project-Mindanao, celebrates 15thIPRA anniversary with Pres. Aquino Manila City- In line with the 15th year celebration of the signing of the… »
PSNA Condemns Attempted Murder of Another Environment Defender
PRESS RELEASE 1 November PSNA Condemns Attempted Murder of Another Environment Defender New Zealand – The Philippines Solidarity Network of Aotearoa (PSNA) condemned the attempted killing of another environment defender… »
Canada-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights’ open letter to PNoy
From : Canada-Philippines Solidarity for Human Rights Email : cps_hr@yahoo.ca Website : http://www.canadaphilippinessolidarity.org/ 29 October 2012 AN OPEN LETTER To His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III Mr. President: The Canada-Philippines Solidarity… »
Thousands support peace rally in Lingig, Surigao del Sur
BAGANGA, Davao Oriental- More or less 2,500 marched in Lingig, Surigao del Sur on Tuesday in support of the government’s peace building efforts that banner sincere messages of reconciliation and… »
Philippine Misereor Partnership on the killing of Juvy Capion and sons
Labour for Justice to Achieve Peace A Statement from Philippine Misereor Partnership We are in deep sorrow and anger for the recent killings of Juvy Capion, the child in her… »
Concerned MNLF leaders’ statement on Patikul incident
Concerned MNLF leaders’ statement on Patikul incident Call for the cessation of hostilities in Patikul
Ambush of Surigao anti-mining leader condemned
KALIKASAN PEOPLE’S NETWORK FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 26 Matulungin St. Central Dist., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1100 Tel./Fax; +63 (2) 924-8756; E-mail: kalikasan.pne@gmail.com Website: www.kalikasan.net PRESS RELEASE 30 October 2012 Ambush… »
PETITION: LWUA Full Take-Over of the Bansalan Water District
PETITION: LWUA Full Take-Over of the Bansalan Water District To: Local Water Utilities Administration Kami, ang katawhan sa Lungsod sa Bansalan, Probinsya sa Davao del Sur, nagapanawagan sa Local Water… »
Peace Ambassadors
Philippine Azkals Roel Gener and Nestorio Margarse with Ashley Marie O’Connor of Malditas teach the kids of Aleosan, North Cotabato some techniques in football. OPAPP Photo
Thanksgiving Day: Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act
(RA 8371, signed 29 October 1997) Activity: A Cultural March called “Mamantad,” co-organized by Teduray Lambangian Women’s Organization Incorporated (TLWOI), Timuay Justice and Governance (TJG), and Indigenous Peoples’ Council for… »
WHO kicks off evidence-informed policy engagement process for Health and Development In Mindanao
Davao City, Philippines , October 24, 2012 —- The World Health Organization launches an evidence-informed policy engagement process in Davao City today with a three-day summit, where policy issues extracted… »
People’s Champ
PEOPLE’S CHAMP. Reelectionist Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao files his certificate of candidacy in Alabel town on Oct. 2, 2012 before flying back to the U.S. to resume his training in… »
Asik-Asik Falls
REOPENED. Hundreds of people flock to the Asik-asik Falls in Barangay Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato for the reopening of the tourist spot on Thursday, Sept. 20. Access to the falls… »
Lakbay Binisaya in Davao: Films that breaks ice
Part of its efforts to ensure that independent film making will continue to move an audience that demands films that will speak for and in behalf of their experience, Binisaya… »
Vanished Lives
Nelly and Federico Intise were disappeared in General Santos City on October 26, 2006. Federico was a consultant for the National Democratic Front. In this multimedia piece, their son Bayan… »
Welcome to LP
WELCOME TO LP. Liberal Party president and DOTC Secretary Mar Roxas swears in as new party members the incumbent five governors of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Wednesday at… »
Strike against the repressive, greedy radio broadcasting network
The RMN Davao Employees Union launched a strike July 10, 2012, nearly two years after it entered into Collective Bargaining negotiations with the Radio Mindanao Network management. Twenty technicians, reporters… »
