DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 30 Oct) — An official of the Davao City Water District (DCWD) allayed fears among water consumers here that the reported pollution of the Panigan-Tamugan River allegedly caused by a wastewater discharge from a nearby swine
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 29 Oct) — At just 10 years old, Abigail Rose Morrison has already made history. Competing among more than 70 young gymnasts from across the country, she became Davao City’s first-ever gold medalist in gymnastics
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews/28 October)—The gunmen from the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), the armed wing of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), have started to return to their communities after briefly laying siege to the town hall of
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 28 October) — Gunshots rang at the vicinity of the Tipo-Tipo municipal hall early morning Tuesday as gunmen surround the building in an apparent effort to pressure local authorities to give up the suspects in the
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 October) – Despite its being a “soft target” the Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Hall of Justice in Davao City is lacking in security plans, said the Public Safety and Security Office (PSSO). Retired Police Lt.
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 25 October) — Only seven percent or 1,256 out of 17,315 college students in Agusan del Sur in the previous school year enrolled in agriculture-related courses, according to data from the Commission on
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 25 October) – Calling them “shameless” for stealing government funds meant for the Filipino people, Davao Archbishop Romulo G. Valles vented out against politicians and other government officials involved in systemic corruption in the country. During
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 25 October) —Sta. Josefa town in Agusan del Sur has become the first local government in Mindanao to partner with the National Authority for Child Care (NACC) in providing permanent homes for abandoned
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 24 October ) — Kidapawan City Mayor Paolo Evangelista has taken a novel approach to cracking down on illegal drag racing: calling out alleged participants directly on his Facebook page for what he jokingly called
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 24 October) – South Cotabato posted the fastest economic growth in Region 12 or Soccsksargen region last year, with its gross domestic product (GDP) valued at P148 billion, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority showed. Assistant
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 October) – A 14-year-old boy has been identified as the one responsible for a series of bomb threats that disrupted classes in five schools in Davao City on Wednesday and Thursday, according to an official
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 October) – A total of 161 individuals have died of breast cancer from January to September this year, the City Health Office (CHO) said. Of the number, 158 are females, and three are males. Last
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 24 October) – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Agusan del Sur 1st District Engineering Office has received criticisms online for the death of a policewoman who was killed after her
MARAWI CITY (MindaNews / 24 October) — Fifty-two-year-old Johary Naga Pacasum has lived for eight years at the temporary shelter — too long that he has given up hope that he and his family can return to his family’s ancestral
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 24 October) – The International Criminal Court (ICC) has affirmed its jurisdiction in the case of crime against humanity of murder against former President Rodrigo Duterte. In a 32-page decision dated October 23, ICC Pre-Trial Chamber
Last of 2 parts | Read the first part here CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / 23 Oct) — For Romeo Trono, former country director of World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and former director of Conservation International, the
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 23 Oct) — The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 159 of Pasig City has denied the request of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy to be placed under hospital arrest. In a three-page order issued Thursday, the court found
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 23 Oct) — After six days of search, rescuers finally found the bodies of the missing couple in the muddy bottom of the landslide area in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao, Quezon town in Bukidnon Thursday
1st of 2 parts CITY OF MATI, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / 22 Oct) — Just before dawn on a Saturday, Winston Plaza brings out his flashlight and patrols the shoreline of Barangay Dahican in a slow zigzag manner hoping to
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/22 October)– Around 30,000 Catholic faithful are expected to participate in the “Archdiocesan Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass” in Davao City on October 25. During the Davao Peace and Security Press Conference at the Royal
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews/22 October)—The construction of a road to bypass the collapsed portion of the Bukidnon-Davao highway in Barangay Palacapao, Quezon, Bukidnon will take at least five months, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) secretary Vince
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews/22 October)—The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliament is racing the clock on a critical redistricting law for the next election, all while navigating a tense, abrupt leadership reorganization that has exposed deep internal rifts. Senior
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 22 October) – The Bangsamoro Board of Investments (BBOI) has registered two new investments worth ₱1 billion, bringing to ₱5 billion the large enterprises given accreditation by the agency in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in
QUEZON, Bukidnon (MindaNews 21 October) – Traveling 114 kilometers from Davao City to Barangay Palacapao, felt like going back to the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: desolate. Barangay Palacapao is where a portion of the Bukidnon-Davao highway collapsed Saturday night,
MARAWI CITY (MindaNews/21 October)— The armed services and local authorities, in a solemn ceremony Friday, October 17, marked the eight anniversary of the “liberation” of Marawi City from the Daesh-inspired Maute terror group hailing it as a major victory for
The landslide in Quezon, Bukidnon on Saturday evening carved a big portion of the Zigzag Road in Barangay Palacapao, rendering the highway impassable to all kinds of vehicles. Photo courtesy of LGU-Quezon A DPWH personnel warns motorists not to proceed
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 20 Oct) — Local government units across the province have extended the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels, both in public and private schools, starting Monday until further notice as Rapid Damage
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 19 October) – Maguindanao del Sur is keen on developing an integrated farming system, with the production of Wagyu beef as its centerpiece program. Former Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol revealed this development following a meeting last
CAGAYAN DE ORO (MindaNews / 19 October) — Rescuers are searching for a couple riding a tricycle locally known as “bao-bao” who was cruising the highway in Quezon town, Bukidnon when a portion of the four-lane highway linking the cities
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / 19 October) – Vehicles going to Davao from Cagayan de Oro City and other parts of Northern Mindanao will have to take alternative routes after a portion of the national highway in Barangay Palacapao, Quezon, Bukidnon
MindaNews / 18 October – A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off Cagwait, Surigao del Sur at 8:31 p.m. on Saturday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in an advisory at 8:41 p.m. The quake’s epicenter was located 23
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 October) – At least 100 runners from around the world are set to compete in the 8th Mount Apo Sky and Vertical Race 2025, a sea-to-summit adventure race slated for November 29 to 30. During
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / 18 October) — Asynchronous online classes and work-from-home arrangements of the Davao Oriental State University (DORSU) have been extended beginning October 20 “until further notice.” University president Roy G. Ponce issued a memorandum order
BAROBO, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews / 18 October) – Barobo Mayor Ronnie Martizano said he remains resolute in his stance against large-scale illegal gold mining operations, particularly those using heavy equipment near riverbanks. “My stand is absolute — not to
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 18 October) – A total of 61 films, including five feature-length titles, will be showcased during the five-day 10th Ngilngig Asian Fantastic Film Festival at the Cinematheque Centre Davao. Bagane Fiola, festival director, said during PEP
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / 18 October) – Fourteen school buildings in Mati City have been found unsafe for occupancy after the twin earthquakes on October 10, according to the report Thursday from the City Disaster Risk Reduction and
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 18 October) – Four minors – three girls and one boy – were rescued from a suspected trafficker identified only as “Jay-ar” in Barangay Sunrise in Isabela City, Basilan. Richard Falcatan, Basilan provincial information officer, said
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) – A former police officer from Lanao del Sur was shot and wounded outside his home in Barangay Iponan, Cagayan de Oro City, around 1pm Friday. According to neighbors, the victim, estimated
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (MindaNews / 17 October) – The city government of Mati has cancelled this year’s celebration of the Sambuokan Festival after it was placed under the state of calamity due to last week’s destructive twin earthquakes. The
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) – More healthcare professionals are needed for the close to 1,000 clients at the Davao City Special Needs Intervention Center for Children (DCSNICC). Dr. Melody B. Pardillo, overseer of DCSNICC, said that after the
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) — Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reaffirmed its offer to enter into a joint venture with the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (Socoteco II), saying it is ready to invest
TANDAG CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) – The Department of Education (DepEd) Caraga Regional Office announced a work-from-home arrangement for all its personnel on October 17 as a precautionary measure following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that hit Siargao Island early
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) – Some of the finest OTOP products produced by micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Region 12 (Soccsksargen) are now available for consumers even in the high seas of the Philippines. This
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 17 October) – The first few temporary shelters for quake-hit victims in Davao Oriental are expected to be finished next week, said the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development Davao Region (DHSUD-Davao). This move by the
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur (MindaNews / 17 October) – Classes in all levels in General Luna in Siargao, Surigao del Norte have been suspended until further notice following the magnitude 6.0 earthquake off the island at 7:03 a.m. Friday.
MindaNews / 17 October – A magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit near General Luna in Siargao, Surigao del Norte at 7:03 a.m. on Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said. The tremor’s epicenter was located 13 kilometers southeast
MATI CITY, Davao Oriental (MindaNews /16 Oct) — Ten buildings here have been marked “unsafe” for occupancy due of the “doublet” earthquakes and a series of aftershocks that rocked Davao Oriental since Friday last week, the City Disaster Risk Reduction
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 16 Oct) — The Archdiocese of Davao is calling on Catholics to join a big protest action — dubbed the “Archdiocesan Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass” — on Oct. 25 to denounce the
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 15 Oct) — The Department of Education in the Davao Region (DepEd-Davao) has recorded a total of 918 classrooms in public schools in the region that were totally damaged by powerful twin earthquakes that struck off
ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews/14 October)–Vice-President Sara Duterte said Tuesday, October 14 that she has no control over Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga. “Hindi ko pakawala si Kiko Barzaga (Kiko Barzaga is not doing my bidding),” she said. “I do
