Hundreds of residents from Aleosan and Pikit in North Cotabato fled their homes on Monday (August 20, 2012) due to the reported presence of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). They feared getting caught in the crossfire should clashes erupt
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/26 August) – Peace negotiations between government and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will resume in Kuala Lumpur in September instead of August 27 to 30, in deference to the state funeral for Local Governments Secretary Jesse Robredo.
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/26 August) — State universities and colleges must coordinate with local government units on human resource development “in order to mitigate the pervading poverty incidence” in their regions, the Dean of the College of Teacher Education at the
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/26 August) – The local government has allocated P100,000 as cash reward for anyone who can give information leading to the solution of the recent twin bombings here. Seven people, including a seven-year-old boy, were injured when a
NAGA CITY (MindaNews/25 August) – Naga City is still reeling, coming to grips, with the big and untimely loss of one of its best and beloved sons in former long-time Mayor Jesse “Jess” M. Robredo. So much has been said
MALACANANG (MindaNews/25 August) — “They always say that ARMM’s problems are too difficult to solve. But we believe ARMM’s transformation can be the perfect template for the entire country. The battlecry will soon be, “if it can be done in
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/25 August) — What started as an ordinary day for me turned out to be extra special when I received an inspiring message from Sr. Arnold Maria Noel, a Catholic nun whom I highly respect and admire for
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/26 August) — Five members of the New People’s Army (NPA) were reported killed in an firefight with government troops in Sitio Mangani, Barangay Tapak in Paquibato District at 5:45a.m. Sunday, the military reported. Major Jacob Thaddeus Obligado,
PIKIT, North Cotabato(MindaNews/25 August) – Most villagers in a refugee camp here are no longer strangers to evacuation. They have “mastered” the art of evacuation even if tensions are still brewing, knowing where to go for temporary shelter to avoid
A caretaker waters bonsai plants sold at the Agri Trade Fair in SM City Davao on Friday, August 24. The fair, which lasts until August 27, is part of the month-long Kadayawan Festival celebration.[] MindaNews Photo by Ruby Thursday More
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews/25 August)—Grieving over the death of Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo, Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. has vowed to continue the fight against illegal logging operations in the area. “The death of Secretary Robredo should be a reminder to
