Passage of Islamic Burial Act lauded Lanao del Sur officials lauded the passage of Republic Act 12160 or the Philippine Islamic Burial Act, a measure that mandated prompt and proper burial of deceased Muslims, with or without a death certificate
A young man ventures into a pop-up motorcycle café that offers cold and hot drinks, including coffee, near the Korondal City Hall on Wednesday (23 April 2025). MindaNews photo by BONG S. SARMIENTO
NAAWAN, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 23 April) — Our planet is appropriately called Mother Earth because it provides and nourishes our survival. Sadly, the planet suffers from human relentless drubbing expressed in the over-extraction of natural resources and their conversion
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — Following a recount, Datu Armando Mastura Jr. has emerged victorious by a razor-thin margin of eight votes against rival Zulficar “Doc Bong” Panda in the 2022 mayoral race in the municipality of Sultan
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — A total of 12,411 teachers will be deployed across the Davao Region to serve in various capacities during the upcoming May 12, 2025 national and local elections. Jenielito Atillo, spokesperson of the Department
KIDAPAWAN CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — Despite the hectic schedule, I managed to find time last month to meet Rita Gadi, Kidapawan’s poetess. It was our second meeting. Although currently based in Manila, Ms Rita has deep roots in
BERN, Switzerland (MindaNews / 23 April) — News of Pope Francis’ passing came as a shock to the family, to us who had encountered the Pope up close a few times that the loss already seemed personal. The family had
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — Many respondents in a recent election survey by the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) here admitted they would accept money from candidates, but the majority said this does not mean they would vote
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — Despite the pending Supreme Court petition to halt the Samal Island – Davao City (SIDC) bridge connector project, it will still push through for now. “It’s a go … because … the bridge
Pope Francis has passed away. The whole world mourns his passing. Acclamations and expressions of grief continue to pour in from dignitaries of different religious faiths and persuasion, sovereigns and national political leaders. He responds in silence. He now prays
