NGCP Tower 168 in Km 14, Barangay Madia, Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao was bombed around 9 p.m. on September 1, 2013 causing a total blackout in Cotabato City and nearby areas. This photo was taken on September 2, 2013.
Media workers in Iligan City stage a rally Monday afternoon (2 September 2013) condemning the killing of radio commentator Fernando “Nanding” Solijon. The broadcaster was slain by motorcycle-riding assailants last Aug. 29. MindaNews photo by Bobby Timonera
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/02 September) — I can see that the surrender of Ms. JANET NAPOLES to President Noynoy himself, no less, is now creating some controversy. The way things were handled from what I read in the news; I am
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/02 September) – A transmission line of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in Sultan Kudarat town in Maguindanao was toppled Sunday night by an improvised explosive device (IED) made of four 60mm mortars connected to each
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/02 September)— Here comes the brownouts again in some parts of Mindanao. Daily rotating brownouts lasting up to six hours are once again back in South Cotabato and Sarangani provinces and the cities of General Santos and Koronadal
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews/02 September) – The city government’s unpaid electricity bills since 2010 have reached P8 million and its offices may face disconnection from the Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco) if it could not settle its obligations by Sept. 15. City
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/02 September) — In a bid to offset the worsening power shortage in parts of South Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces, distribution utility South Cotabato I Electric Cooperative (Socoteco I) will fully install before end-September its leased
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/02 September) — Environment personnel in Region 12 have adopted the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach to ensure the survival and proper growth of trees planted in pa rts of the region under the ongoing National Greening
Contingents from different municipalities in North Cotabato Province compete in the street dancing showdown at the provincial capitol grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2013. The competition is one of the highlights of the Kalivungan Festival. MindaNews Photo by Ruby Thursday
Contingents from different municipalities in North Cotabato Province compete in the street dancing showdown at the provincial capitol grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2013. The competition is one of the highlights of the Kalivungan Festival and the 99th Foundation Day
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/02 September) — The city council here is set to launch an inquiry over the supposed “excessive” local pump prices of gasoline and other petroleum products. City Councilor Brix Tan, chair of the council’s committee on commerce,
SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews/02 September) — Surigao del Norte 1st District Rep. Francisco T. Matugas has denied downloading part of his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) or pork barrel to dubious nongovernment organizations. In a press conference Friday at his residence
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/02 September)—The Department of Agriculture (DA) has earmarked P12 million this year to further strengthen the banana industry in Region 12, officials said. Amalia Datukan, DA-12 director, said that banana is among the high value crops given focus
Local tourists try the new zipline in Barangay New Israel in Makilala, North Cotabato Province on Saturday, August 31, 2013. The provincial government claims it is the longest zipline in Asia with a total stretch of 2. 3 kilometers. MindaNews
Dog is said to be man’s best friend, but seemingly not for these men in Barangay Lumbocan, Butuan City who butcher two dogs for food on September 1, 2013 as children watch. MindaNews photo by Erwin Mascarinas
North Cotabato Governor Emmylou Mendoza (in blue) and Senator JV Ejercito Estrada (second from left) lead the capsule laying for the Centennial Museum on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at the provincial capitol in Kidapawan City. The province will celebrate its
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, September 1, 2013 – President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III has gambled on Janet Lim-Napoles at the risk of his credibility and the dignity of his office. He can lose both! The Palace is now in damage
