PGMA says peace will bring new era of economic development to Mindanao
Sultan Kudarat officials want lone college converted to State U
Teng Garcia, Sultan Kudarat's political affairs assistant for information and special concerns, said Sultan Kudarat First District Rep. Datu Pax Mangudadatu has joined hands with several local officials to lobby for the immediate passage of House Bill (HB) 1362 or the Act converting the Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC) into a state university.
CDO mayor Jaraula renews 435 casual appointments
Adriano Lumagsao, chief of the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO) disclosed that of the 598 casual and job order employees whose contracts have ended last December 31, 2007, 387 casual employees and 48 job order employees were approved by Mayor Jaraula for renewal.
Davao investment up by 44% last year; 46,000 jobs generated
Jenny Grace Molbog-Mendoza/DTI XI
DAVAO CITY (DTI XI/07 February) –The Davao region generated a total of P9.18 billion of investments last year, 44 percent higher compared to 2006 figure of P6.36 billion.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 11 reported that the 2007 accomplishment is 56 percent above its annual target.
DENR halts kaingin in Maitum
Provincial Information Officer
Sarangani
MAITUM, Sarangani (February 7, 2008) – Environment authorities yesterday stopped a kaingin or slash-and-burn operation in a barangay where burning of a wooded area barely started.
In a letter-complaint coursed thru the office of Mayor Elsie Perrett, Barangay Captain Wanan, two barangay kagawads and a landowner adjacent to the kaingin area alleged that "one Mr. Noli Peralta under the instruction of Mr. Mamerto Cardenas was cutting trees" in the forest area of barangay Ticulab.
Kadamay protests barangay ID system
Lumads: The fight against Hedcor’s hydro power plant is never over
GMA attends peace summit in Davao Norte
Sumilao farmers meet with students in Mendiola and CDO
Tagabawa lumads up against Hedcor’s hydropower plant
Fr. Paul Cunanan, 68
Lumads flee as military operations in Talaingod heighten
Remember Mendiola Massacre
Farmers critical of jathropa planting, Biofuels Act
22 de Oro scholars graduating in March
Pag-asa celebrates 16th hatchday at the Philippine Eagle Center
SMI thankful for Tampakan project stakeholders’ steadfast support
NASSA Bishop visits Sumilao farmers
“Consequences of Mindanao war have been very painful – and costly”
WMSU, DepEd to run “floating school” for Sama, Badjao
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/09 January) -- If they can't go to school, let the school go to them.
The sea-based indigenous tribes of Sama and Badjao here will finally receive free education after the state-run Western Mindanao State University (WMSU) and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) program of the Department of Education (DepEd) agreed to jointly run the “Floating School.”
Task Force Sumilao prepares to launch simultaneous actions
Gov’t committed to MILF peace process, cites gains
Presidential Peace Adviser Secretary Jesus Dureza said the national government’s stance in the peace negotiations with the MILF remains rooted in the upholding of the constitutional process.
Dr. Muslim is the new MSU president
President Arroyo named Muslim, chancellor of MSU General Santos for 11 years and concurrent member of the MSU Board of Regents, as the new MSU president vice retired police deputy director-general Ricardo de Leon who served as interim president of the university system since September 2005.
Volunteers not only help Iligan kids read, they also learn from them
Moro Human Rights Violations 2007 Report
DNA studies affirm rarity of Philippine Eagle
At least this is what a recent study of the Philippine Eagles’ DNA suggests.
Bukidnon public schools go online soon
Hope for the Eagles: new chick hatches at Eagle Center
pairs, Tsai and Princess Maasim, the chick is the 22nd eagle bred and hatched in captivity by the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF).
Malanyaon, GMA witness signing of $200M investment for Davao Oriental
Sumilao farmers dialogue with DAR’s Pangandaman
USAID Mission Director impressed by Davao City’s efforts to protect marine turtles
Cagayan de Oro earns P949-M in 10 months
Sarangani opens mediation center
DAR Sec. Pangandaman to visit Sumilao, Bukidnon
Davao Oriental Gov Malanyaon joins GMA in Spain
Day 42 of the Sumilao farmers’ journey to Malacanang
20 November 2007
At 5:20 AM, the Sumilao Farmers left Tara, Sipocot and started to walk towards Ragay.
From the start of their walk, the marchers immediately faced heavy rains. But, having walked for more than 5 days with the rain pouring hard on their tattered raincoats, they seemed to get used to such situation that they looked not bothered by the hardship that it entails.
Subanons picket NCIP office
Families flee San Agustin homes
November 19, 2007
SURIGAO DEL SUR (Karapatan Surigao del Sur/19 Nov) – On November 18, 2007 around 40 families from Magkahunao, San Agustin fled their homes and farmlands and evacuated to Hanipaan Elemetary School out of fear for their lives.
Sarangani’s MunaTo trade fair positions to increase investments
ALABEL, Sarangani (Sarangani Information Office/21 Nov) - This year's MunaTo Festival is expected to provide a better venue to support the aggressive promotion for the province's investment and tourism potentials, organizers said.
Army entrance exam on Nov. 23 and 24
DAVAO CITY (Army 10ID Public Affairs/21 Nov)- -- We would like to announce the final schedule for the Army Entrance Examination (AFPATB) for dissemination.
Date: 23-24 November 2007
Time: 0500H
Venue: UM Matina Campus Gymnasium
US gives $50-M more for education of Mindanao’s out-of-school youth
ESPERANZA, Sultan Kudarat (MindaNews/20 November) -- Education for out-of-school youth in Mindanao is getting a boost with $50 million (estimated P2.1 billion at P42 to a dollar) assistance from the United States Agency for International Development, an American education specialist said here late Monday afternoon.
CDO COMCENTER responds to 280 emergency calls in October
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (City Information Office/20 Nov) -- The Cagayan de Oro Emergency Assistance and Communication Center (COMCENTER) has responded to a total of 280 calls for help in October, this year.
Petron fuels hope with village school
GLAN, Sarangani (Sarangani Information Office/20 November) – "I was a non-reader. However, I came to learn this so-called reading intervention program. As a result, I have learned how to read and gradually, to comprehend," Grade IV pupil Rosalia Gampung narrated.
Mayor Jaraula positive of city’s tax collection efficiency
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (City Information Office/20 Nov) -- City Mayor Constantino G. Jaraula is optimistic that the city government will be able to hit its target income of P1.4 Billion for Fiscal Year 2008.
Mothers for Peace’s “Global Cooling” song competition announces top 12 winners
DAVAO CITY (Mindanao Commission on Women/19 November) -- Mothers for Peace's first singout and songwriting competition entitled "Global Cooling" has finally chosen its top 12 winners out of 18 entrants.
Supporters of Sumilao farmers picket DAR, press for Pangandaman’s intervention
MANILA (Lakaw Sumilao!Walk for Justice!/19 November) -- As Higaonon farmers seeking to recover the controversial Quisumbing property in Sumilao, Bukidnon reached their 6th week of their walk, their supporters set a picket at the Department of Agrarian Reform central office to press for Secretary Nasser Pangandaman’s intervention in the land case.
Cagayan de Oro Medical Center’s Ob-Gyne: A complete wellness center for women
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (COMC/19 November) -- Women's health care is among the wide range of top-notch services the Cagayan de Oro Medical Center (COMC) has been known to cater for decades.
ARMM to hold Sports Festival on 18th anniversary
Bayan Muna blames Arroyo’s corrupt regime for Manette’s death and worsening poverty
DAVAO CITY (Bayan Muna-SMR/10 November) -- Bayan Muna blamed here today the Arroyo regime for its immoral and corrupt practices which have condemnably pushed Manette’s suicide and millions of other Filipinos to risk their own lives for survival.
Saudi pledges support for Sulu’s peace, develoment projects
JOLO, Sulu (Sulu Provincial Media Desk/09 November) – Saudi Arabia has pledged to support peace and development projects in Sulu in southern the Philippines.
Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan said they are preparing several proposals for infrastructure and other development projects after Saudi Ambassador to Manila, Mohammed Ameen Wali, assured him of his country's support.