May 23, 2025

Tag: Mindanao

  • PAF Fighter Jet Vanishes During Operation Against Rebels

    Manila, Philippines – A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet and its two-man crew have gone missing while providing support to ground forces engaged in combat against communist rebels in the southern Mindanao region, according to a military official. Colonel Consuelo Castillo, the Air Force spokesperson, revealed that the jet was flying over land on…

    Written by

    Manny Foz

  • Philippine Army Hails Death of NPA Leader as Step Toward Peace in Mindanao

    In a significant development for peace in the Philippines, Lt. Gen. Roy Galido, the Philippine Army commander, announced that the demise of high-ranking New People’s Army (NPA) leader Myrna Sularte, known as Maria Malaya, is a crucial step toward achieving peace and development in Mindanao and beyond. Galido emphasized that Sularte’s elimination brings justice to…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • MinDA and OCD Join Forces to Enhance Disaster Readiness in Mindanao

    DAVAO CITY – In a significant move to improve disaster preparedness across Mindanao, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) are collaborating closely. MinDA Secretary Leo Tereso Magno recently announced that a meeting held on February 11 with the OCD was centered around the creation of the Mindanao Disaster Resiliency…

    Written by

    Oliver DelaCruz

  • Department of Education Demands Quick Justice Following Assassination of Sulu Education Official

    In the wake of the brutal murder of Dr. Sonatria Gaspar, the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of Sulu, the Department of Education (DepEd) has issued a strong statement demanding swift justice and accountability. The incident, which occurred on February 7, has been described by DepEd as an assault on the nation’s educational framework, emphasizing that…

    Written by

    Eliza Pascual

  • BPI Foundation and Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao Partner to Boost Financial Literacy in Davao

    In a move to enhance financial education, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) through its BPI Foundation (BPIF) has joined forces with Mapúa Malayan Colleges Mindanao (MMCM) to roll out a comprehensive financial literacy program in Davao City. This initiative, named ‘FinEd Unboxed,’ is designed to empower students and local communities with essential financial…

    Written by

    Mark Salazar

  • Rainy Conditions to Persist Across the Philippines

    MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has forecasted that rain will continue to dominate the weather across much of the Philippines on Friday. The shear line is expected to cause scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms in the Visayas, Bicol Region, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, Dinagat Islands, and Surigao del Norte. Meanwhile, the…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Easterlies and ‘Amihan’ to Bring Rain Across the Philippines

    MANILA – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced on Wednesday that various regions of the Philippines will see rainfall due to the influence of the easterlies and the northeast monsoon, known locally as ‘amihan’. In Luzon, the ‘amihan’ is expected to cause rain in areas including Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region,…

    Written by

    Jerald Castaneda

  • Japan Boosts BARMM Fisheries with $4.7 Million Investment

    In a significant move to enhance the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Japanese government has committed a grant of USD4.7 million, equivalent to around PHP273 million. This initiative, set to commence in April and span two years, aims to support approximately 4,000 small-scale aqua farmers…

    Written by

    Tessa Santos

  • Japan Boosts BARMM Fishery Sector with $4.7 Million Investment

    In a significant move to enhance the sustainability of fishing and aquaculture in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Japanese government has committed a grant of USD4.7 million, equivalent to around PHP273 million. This initiative, set to commence in April and span two years, aims to support approximately 4,000 small-scale aqua farmers…

    Written by

    Dahlia Umali

  • DPWH Urges Local Support for Major Road Projects in Conflict-Affected Mindanao

    MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has called upon local government units in Lanao del Sur to back the multi-billion peso Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas of Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM). This appeal was made by DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, who chairs the RNDP-CAAM Steering Committee, during a meeting in…

    Written by

    Salvador Versoza