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Day: July 29, 2011

‘South Cotabato open-pit ban review not urgent’

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/29 July) — Plenary action on requests to amend the controversial environment code that bans open-pit mining may drag longer as members of the South Cotabato Sangguniang Panlalawigan “are not rushing their judgement. ” “There’s no sense of

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Seven Marines killed in Sulu

AMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/28 July) – Seven Marines were killed while 21 others were wounded in an encounter against suspected Abu Sayyaf bandits early Thursday in the hinterlands of Sulu, a military official disclosed. Lt. Col. Randolph Cabangbang, Western Mindanao Command

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NEW LIFE. Flood-stricken victims rebuild a house at the Arroyo Compound in Barangay Matina Crossing in Davao City. The compound was among the hardest-hit during the June 28 flash flood that devastated parts of Davao City, killing 30 persons. 17 of those who died were residents of the compound. MindaNews photo by Ruby Thursday More

Life goes on for Davao’s flood victims

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/29 July) – It’s been a month since the flood that hit five barangays here, and the victims particularly those in Arroyo Compound, Barangay Matina Crossing have rebuilt their houses and are trying to slowly get back on

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Rep. Rodriguez mum on Emano-Moreno rivalry

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/29 July) — Second district Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez has refused to comment on the rivalry between City Mayor Vicente Emano and Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar Moreno that has finally come out in the open. Rumored

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COMMENT:The Issue: Not Separation

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (29 July) – While, as reported in media, the bishops were “happy” and the Senate hearing ended in conciliatory mood, the “Pajero 7” two-week drama generated inappropriateness, improprieties and challenges involving all actors that should not be swept under the rug.

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COMMENTARY: Spring Once Again

QUEZON CITY (MindaNews/29 July) — Of all the names being given to the current unrest in the Middle East, one of the most interesting is the “Arab Spring.”  It is a phrase that evokes optimism and youth—quite fitting, given the

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Long Wait

LONG WAIT. Recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program form lines to get their ATM cards outside the LandBank branch in Malaybalay City. MindaNews photo by Walter Balane

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Gov’t seeks Brunei help to develop halal industry

ALABEL, Sarangani (MindaNews/28 July)  — The national government is seeking the help of Brunei in to penetrate the lucrative halal global market which is currently valued at  trillion, a Cabinet official said.[]/a> with ||| Zenaida P. Laidan, Department of Science

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SOMEONE ELSE’S WINDOWS: Math and coffee

MALAYBALAY CITY (28 July) – Efraim Genuino, former chair of Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, tried to explain the whooping P1 billion the state-run firm spent on coffee reportedly served to casino players during the whole term of the Arroyo

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Saudi firm eyes agri venture in Region 12

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/28 July) — A Saudi Arabian company plans to invest in Southwestern Mindanao in the field of agriculture while a Japanese aid agency showed interest to help in the livestock sector, Agriculture regional director Amalia Datukan, said. Datukan

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Dengue downs 7th victim this year in GenSan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/28 July) —  Health authorities here confirmed Thursday another death from dengue hemorrhagic fever, bringing to seven the number of fatalities in the city due to the mosquito-borne disease since January. Dr. Corazon Rodaje, malaria and dengue

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