DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 20 March) — Opinions about the ‘Moro Problem’ often start by outlining the historical injustices committed towards the Bangsamoro people in their struggle to self-determination. These injustices were committed by the waves of colonizers and by
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/20 March) – Seventeen suspected members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap-for-ransom group were transferred Friday from the Basilan provincial jail to Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City. Abdulhusin Atalad, Basilan provincial jail warden, said the transfer was in
(This takes off from the previous column on the same topic, dealing with the need to empower citizens in their own community. It is offered here in anticipation of the nationwide conduct of Barangay Assemblies scheduled on Saturday, March 28,
DATU ODIN SINSUAT, Maguindanao (MindaNews/20 March) – Local government and education officials in Maguindanao have asked the military for a three-day suspension of the “all-out offensive” against the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters to allow the holding of graduation ceremonies in
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/20 March) — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region 12 has allotted an initial P11.[] 57 million in grants to various micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in South Cotabato province as part of
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/20 March) — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has allocated an additional P30 million in scholarship grants for this year for “poor but deserving students” from various parts of Mindanao. TESDA Director General Joel
(Privilege speech delivered by Anak Mindanao Rep. Sitti Djalia Turabin Hataman on the 47th Jabidah Massacre commemoration, 18 March 2015. Hataman is from Basilan. Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem. Mr. Speaker, distinguished colleagues, honorable members of the House of Representatives, ladies and
