GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) — The local tuna industry here has disputed statements by Secretary Romulo Neri, of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), that the Mindanao has made a mistake by partnering with fellow poor areas in the Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines – East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA)
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) – "It is most likely that a scenario of prolonged ceasefire without the signing of a peace agreement will persist for quite sometime," a government official said citing the concern on top of six other issues that he expected will heavily impact on the peace and development efforts in Mindanao.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) – An adhoc committee set to submit a report next month is investigating allegations of ceasefire violations committed by both the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the chief of the government's ceasefire committee said.
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) — The Oblate Media Ministry all over Southwestern Mindanao will help educate the voting public with a series of election-related radio spots starting in March.
MARAWI CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) — Poor Muslim Mindanao has some wealth, its young professionals, which include opposition spokesperson and Harvard law graduate Adel Tamano. They are idealistic, passionate, political and hobnob with Manila’s elite, but distance themselves from traditional leaders and politicos.
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/27 Feb) – Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, the boxing idol, should not be questioned for “graduating” from high school, an occasion that Education Secretary Lesli Lapus celebrated as a media event honoring someone of national importance.
DAVAO CITY (Feb 27/MindaNews) – The Duterte Agilas edged Montana Pawnshop Pawnrokers, 87 – 75 to win the open division of the Edsa Sports Unity Basketball tounament Sunday night at the Davao City Recreation Center here.
DAVAO CITY (Feb 27/MindaNews) – Holy Cross of Davao College and University of Mindanao continue to dominate the Davao City Private Schools Athletic Association (DC-PRISAA) with Holy Cross bagging the title in women’s volleyball and UM winning the men’s basketball crown.
