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Two Mindanawon teachers among PH’s best
By Rico Biliran on September 15 2012 7:52 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/14 September)– The Department of Education (DepEd) has recognized two high school teachers from Mindanao as among this year’s “10 best teaching professionals” across the country. Education Secretary… »
CDO to host qualifying leg of youth games
By Rico Biliran on September 13 2012 5:51 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/12 Sept) – Cagayan de Oro City will host the Mindanao qualifying leg of this year’s Philippine Youth Games – Batang Pinoy on November 7 to 11. Thousands… »
Davao Norte wants to host 2013 Palaro
By Rico Biliran on September 12 2012 6:50 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/11 September) – Davao del Norte intends to host the Palarong Pambansa next year with the expected completion of its multi-million sports complex project in December, Gov. Rodolfo… »
Bigger budget eyed for five Mindanao regions; but Luzon’s share still biggest
By Rico Biliran on August 6 2011 6:40 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/05 August) – Malacanang’s proposed budget for next year will give five of the six regions in Mindanao an increase of almost 40 percent over this year’s allocation,… »
North Cotabato governor assures Mt. Apo safe from impact of dev’t
By Rico Biliran on July 18 2011 11:40 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/18 July) – The provincial government of North Cotabato has assured to protect the remaining forest cover of Mt. Apo amid talks of huge investments that may enter… »
NorthCot seeks investors for palm oil industry
By Rico Biliran on July 15 2011 8:15 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/14 July) – The provincial government of North Cotabato is seeking investors for its growing palm oil industry but Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza wants a “local player” to take… »
Davao Region has most number of leptospirosis cases in Mindanao
By Rico Biliran on July 13 2011 11:21 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/13 July) – Davao Region has the most number of leptospirosis cases in Mindanao in the first six months this year, according to the Department of Health (DOH).… »
ICT groups in Mindanao eye EAGA ICT projects
By Rico Biliran on July 11 2011 8:53 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/10 July) – Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Councils in Mindanao are eyeing exploratory “collaboration projects” to address the digital divide in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East ASEAN… »
Davao biz group wants ordinance on private-public partnership
By Rico Biliran on July 10 2011 8:26 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/09 July) – The Davao City chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. urged the city government to enact an ordinance that would pave the way for a private-public… »
Landslide prone area in ComVal needs slope protection work
By Rico Biliran on July 8 2011 12:07 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/7 July) – The district engineering office in Compostela Valley province has proposed to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) central office to undergo a sustainable… »
Oil, gas eyed in Cotabato, Sulu Sea
By Rico Biliran on July 3 2011 8:32 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/30 June) – The Department of Energy (DOE) has identified 15 highly prospective areas for oil and gas exploration in the country, including blocks located in Cotabato and… »
Infra lack preventing Mindanao’s dev’t as BIMP-EAGA transport hub
By Rico Biliran on June 21 2011 6:57 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/20 June) – The lack of infrastructure investments and deflated transport and logistics system in Mindanao is holding back the island from becoming one of the strategic transport… »
DepEd-XI prepares for nationwide Rizal b-day fun run
By Rico Biliran on June 17 2011 6:36 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 June) – The regional office of the Department of Education (DepEd) is getting ready for the simultaneous nationwide fun run on June 19 in celebration of the… »
PDEA asks barangays to involve in anti-drug campaign
By Rico Biliran on June 11 2011 5:48 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/10 June) – The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has called on the members of the Barangay Anti-Drug Council (BADAC) here to work with them in countering the… »
PAO to put up district office in remote DavOr town
By Rico Biliran on June 8 2011 6:59 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/7 June) – To reach out to more people in the rural areas, the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) will put up a district office in the town of… »
Davao biz group to present innovative projects in the World stage
By Rico Biliran on June 7 2011 8:44 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/6 June) – The business chamber in this city will be in the limelight during the 7th World Chambers Congress in Mexico City starting Wednesday when it is… »
Dapitan now a Heritage Zone
By Rico Biliran on June 4 2011 7:08 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/3 June) – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) has declared Dapitan City as the country’s first Heritage Zone. In its resolution, NHCP said “because of… »
Undocumented lumber from Davao seized in Manila
By Rico Biliran on June 3 2011 8:12 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/2 June) – Ten container vans packed with undocumented lumber from Davao City were seized last week in Manila, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) reported. In a statement,… »
P6.4M in illegal onions from China seized at Davao port
By Rico Biliran on May 28 2011 8:28 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 May) — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) announced it seized on Thursday eight 40-footer container vans full of onions at the Davao port for lack of an… »
2 Mindanao teams to see action in LBC Ronda Pilipinas Tour
By Rico Biliran on May 28 2011 8:18 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 May) – Two teams from Mindanao will see action in the 2011 LBC Ronda Pilipinas Cycling Tour in September, PhilCycling vice president for Mindanao Salvador Paholio Jr.… »
Bike for Peace slated in Cotabato City, Maguindanao
By Rico Biliran on May 25 2011 6:43 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/24 May) – Some 500 bikers and peace advocates are expected to join the Bike for Peace on May 29 in Cotabato City and Maguindanao which aims to… »
Don’t get too personal with PNoy on RH Bill, VM Duterte tells Church
By Rico Biliran on May 24 2011 7:41 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/23 May) — Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has asked the Catholic priests and bishops not to become too personal in arguing with President Aquino on the controversial Reproductive… »
DENR chief says P42-M cost of damage to Bakud Reef too small
By Rico Biliran on May 23 2011 8:31 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 May) — The Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources said the estimated cost of damage to Bakud Reef off Kiamba in Sarangani province after a cargo vessel… »
Robbery behind Manila-based trader’s killing
By Rico Biliran on May 23 2011 8:28 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 May) — Police are now looking at robbery as the motive behind the killing of a Manila-based businessman in a hotel room here last week. Vice Mayor… »
Tight security in place for Dapitan Palaro
By Rico Biliran on May 6 2011 10:25 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/5 May) – If you are going to Dapitan City for the 2011 Palarong Pambansa, prepare for tightened security. The city government of Dapitan has intensified its security… »
Ronda Pilipinas Mindanao elims on May 15 in Bukidnon
By Rico Biliran on May 6 2011 6:27 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/5 May) – Good news for Mindanaoan cycling enthusiasts. The LBC Ronda Pilipinas will hold a Mindanao elimination on May 15 in Malaybalay City with top cyclists from… »
Davao Region settles for 2nd in PRISAA games
By Rico Biliran on April 17 2011 9:48 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 April) – Stung by setbacks in two crucial ballgame championship matches and its failure to snatch a single gold in swimming, the Davao Region bowed to Central… »
Hundreds seen to join Davao 6K run for Japan
By Rico Biliran on April 17 2011 9:42 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 April) – Between 500 and 1,000 running enthusiasts and fitness buffs here are expected to give their share of relief to the already mounting loads of international… »
4 Mindanao schools receive Asian Football aid
By Rico Biliran on April 15 2011 6:29 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/13 Apr) – The Asian Football Federation (AFC) has donated television sets to four Mindanao schools in an effort to give students across Southeast Asia opportunity to learn… »
Davao boxers honored
By Rico Biliran on April 15 2011 6:27 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/14 Apr) – A sports award giving body here has feted the region’s finest professional and amateur boxers, including three champions who were conferred with a Hall of… »
All 17 regions to compete in Zambo PRISAA Games amid boycott issue
By Rico Biliran on April 6 2011 6:50 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/5 April) – All 17 regions in the country have confirmed participation in the upcoming 2011 Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Collegiate Games which is set to… »
All set for Davao Region sports meet
By Rico Biliran on April 5 2011 7:12 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/04 April) – It’s all systems go for the 2011 Davao Region Athletic Association (Davraa) Meet on April 10 to 14, the Department of Education (DepEd) in Region XI… »
Phoenix Petroleum to join PBA
By Rico Biliran on March 11 2011 12:01 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/10 March) ¬– Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PPPI) is now in the process of joining the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), on the way to buying the franchise of… »
DA, LGUs told: prioritize rehab of watersheds
By Rico Biliran on February 20 2011 6:39 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/19 February) — The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and local government units (LGUs) to prioritize rehabilitation of watersheds… »
Unemployment rate may spoil Davao Region economic growth
By Rico Biliran on February 19 2011 5:46 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/18 Feb) – “Jobless growth” is one of the major challenges” to the economy of Southeastern Mindanao, the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said in its 2010 Davao… »
Tagum City to host national bowlfest
By Rico Biliran on February 18 2011 6:00 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/17 Feb) – After hosting an international musical event, Tagum City will play host to the 34th Annual Federation of Duckpin Bowlers of the Philippines (FEDBOP) National Bowling… »
PSC has yet to discuss plans to revive Mindanao Friendship Games
By Rico Biliran on February 17 2011 7:38 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 Feb) — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has no plans to revive the ill-fated Mindanao Friendship Games, a sports for peace program aimed to help secure peace… »
DA, LGUs told to prioritize rehab of watersheds
By Rico Biliran on February 10 2011 12:04 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/9 Feb) – The Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM) has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and concerned local government units (LGUs) to prioritize rehabilitation of… »
Hospital for poor children has yet to apply for permits, says DOH
By Rico Biliran on February 8 2011 12:02 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/07 February) – A philanthropic organization that planned to put up a hospital for children here is yet to apply for a permit to construct the $2.5-million facility,… »
Study on RH Movement in Davao City echoes RH bill debate
By Rico Biliran on February 6 2011 12:02 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/05 January) — A study documenting the Reproductive Health (RH) Movement in Davao City echoes the RH bill debate in the country as it cites the strong opposition… »
House to probe irregularities in royalty payments to Mamanwa tribe
By Rico Biliran on February 3 2011 5:24 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/2 Feb) – The House of Representatives will conduct an inquiry on the alleged irregularities concerning the multimillion-peso royalty payments made by a mining company to the Mamanwa… »
MGB-11 to purge inactive mining applications
By Rico Biliran on February 2 2011 12:01 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/01 February) – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region 11 is optimistic of meeting the deadline set by the Department of Natural Resources (DENR) to cleanse… »
DepEd pushes for creation of Special Education Center in Samal
By Rico Biliran on January 30 2011 12:01 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 January) — The Department of Education (DepEd) is eyeing the Penaplata Elementary School to be the Special Education (SpEd) center to serve children with special needs in… »
Caraga public high schools post zero dropout rates
By Rico Biliran on January 22 2011 12:01 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/21 Jan) – The Department of Education’s effort to reduce the number of high school dropouts in three divisions in the Caraga Region is paying off, the DepEd… »
VM Duterte’s disappointment on arrest of NPA: ‘twas a question of principle’
By Rico Biliran on January 17 2011 12:08 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 January) – His disappointment over the arrest of an alleged New People Army (NPA) leader on New Year’s Day was “nothing personal” but “a question of principle,”… »
Duterte son, SK chief elected VP for Mindanao in respective feds
By Rico Biliran on January 17 2011 12:05 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/16 January) — Davao City’s Liga ng mga Barangay chief Paolo Duterte and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) president Jashera Gonzales were elected Vice President for Mindanao in their respective… »
Davaoeño artists honored in the Vatican
By Rico Biliran on January 15 2011 12:09 am
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/14 Jan) – Davaoeño artists were honored in the Vatican for making the Nativity Scene displayed in Saint Peter Square during the last Christmas celebration. The Nativity Scene,… »
Davao councilor proposes ‘dengue ordinance’
By Rico Biliran on July 29 2010 11:55 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 July) – Alarmed by the year-round threat of dengue, the head of the City Council Committee on Health is proposing to enact an ordinance aimed at reducing… »
Sara increases aid to dengue patients as number of cases rise
By Rico Biliran on July 24 2010 7:59 pm
Davao City helps SMEs with financing difficulties
By Rico Biliran on July 24 2010 7:57 pm
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/24 July) –Small and medium enterprises in Davao City have a hard time to gain access to financing, a study showed. Half of the SMEs want to access… »
