DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/30 August) – Davao Oriental Vice Governor Joel Mayo Almario has written a five-page brief calling for the abolition of the Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) because it is “the popular call” and “it has outgrown safety measures
ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/30 August)—Iligan lone district Rep. Vicente “Varf” Belmonte offered a P300,000 bounty on Friday for the arrest of the killers of radio commentator Fernando “Nanding” Solijon of DXLS-Love Radio. Solijon was killed Thursday night by two men who
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/30 August)– The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Region 12 has established its own drug testing and analytical laboratory here to further enhance its operation against illegal drugs. Aileen Lovitos, PDEA Region 12 director, said the
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/30 August)—As part of the intensified security measures for the city’s upcoming 45th charter anniversary and 15th Tuna Festival, the city government has declared anew the entire city as a “gun-free zone.” Executive Order No. 20, issued
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/30 August)—An improvised bomb allegedly planted by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) exploded in Barangay Nabalawag, Midsayap, North Cotabato at around 7 a.m. Friday, wounding two soldiers, military officials said. Captain Tony Bulao, 602nd Infantry Brigade spokesperson,
Davao City – Urban Poor sector led by KADAMAY, will hold a nationwide day of Protest today (August 30) following the surrender of Janet Napoles to demand transparency from the Aquino government on the ‘pork-barrel’ scam. The group expressed alarm over the
Lumads from different municipalities in North Cotabato Province compete in Bair Te Apoy or fire making using indigenous materials on Thursday, August 29 in Ca rmen town during the Kavurunan, one of the activities for the Kalivungan Festival. MindaNews Photo
Playe rs from different municipalities in North Cotabato Province compete in Sepa sa Mangis, a traditional Maguindanaon game, on Thursday, August 29 in Pikit town. Sepa sa Manggis is one of the activities for the Kalivungan Festival. MindaNews Photo by
Press Secretary Sonny Coloma (right) in a huddle with businessman John Gaisano at the launch of OUR Mindanao weekly newsmag in Davao City on August 28. Coloma said going weekly is a “bold forward initiative” while Gaisano said it is
