A man sells monitor lizards (locally known as “halo” or “ibid,” or “bayawak” in Tagalog-speaking areas) along the highway in Kabacan, North Cotabato on Wednesday (24 Sept 2013). The bigger one is priced at P600 while the small one is
Laborers work on the canal for the second phase of the Malitubog-Maridagao (Mal-Mar) Irrigation Project in Barangay Takepan, Pikit, North Cotabato on Wednesday (26 Sept 2013). The Mal-Mar Project is expected to irrigate around 16,957 hectares of ricefields in North
Policemen conduct paraffin test Thursday morning on captured Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) rebels involved in the standoff in Zamboanga City. Police said a total of 185 MNLF rebels have already been captured and 24 have surrendered as of Thursday
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 26 Sept) – Most projects funded and implemented in Region 12 through the pork barrel or Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allocation of lawmakers are difficult to monitor due to the lack of available established
MAKATI CITY (MindaNews / 26 September) – A United States-funded grant facility worth $24 million is set to be rolled out to strengthen initiatives in five key development areas, including promoting entrepreneurship, in the country. US Ambassador Harry Thomas Jr.
First responders simulate an emergency evacuation of a bomb victim during a drill exercise organized by the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) at the port of Cagayan de Oro in Barangay Macabalan on Sept. 26, 2013. MindaNews photo by Froilan Gallardo
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 26 Sept) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 12 is targeting to draw more investments on agricultural processing and manufacturing as it moves to sustain an 8- to 10-percent economic growth rate for
SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 Sept) – The Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region, Inc., (CMCRI) will hold the 2nd Mining Symposium and Safety Competition at the Grand Convention Center of Philippine Gateway Hotel here starting Friday (Sept. 27) Dulmar M.
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 September) — President Benigno Simeon Aquino III flew to Zamboanga City on Friday, September 13, vowed to talk peace with those who want peace, said ending the then five-day old standoff without additional loss of
Surfers and guests get a free taste of local bread called “pan de surf” at Cloud Nine in General Luna, Siargao Islands on Monday, September 23, 2013 during the opening of two International surfing competitions. MindaNews photo by Roel N.
