May 23, 2025

Tag: Mindanao

  • Philippine Agriculture Department Greenlights Import of Breeder Goats and Sheep to Enhance Livestock

    The Philippine Department of Agriculture has given the go-ahead for importing breeder goats and sheep, aiming to elevate the quality of livestock and fortify the agricultural sector, with a special focus on Mindanao. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. announced this move, emphasizing its goal to enhance genetic quality and promote sustainable meat production. The initiative…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison

  • New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Leadership Among Mindanao’s Indigenous Women and Girls

    The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing leadership and economic opportunities for indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), will be executed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in…

    Written by

    Imelda Bautista

  • New Zealand Backs UNDP Initiative to Boost Indigenous Women’s Leadership in Mindanao

    The New Zealand government has committed PHP247 million (USD4.5 million) to a new four-year project aimed at enhancing the leadership skills and economic prospects of indigenous women and girls in Mindanao. The project, named Indigenous Women and Girls – Leadership and Empowerment in Ancestral Domains (I-LEAD), is set to be executed by the United Nations…

    Written by

    Ria Lacson

  • Philippines and U.S. Enhance Maritime Security Through Joint Training in Davao

    In a significant move to bolster maritime security, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducted a collaborative Boarding Officer Course in Davao City. The training, which took place from January 13 to 24, 2025, aimed to enhance the skills and cooperation of maritime law enforcement agencies across the region.…

    Written by

    Erwin Magbanua

  • Easterly Winds to Cause Scattered Showers in Mindanao Regions

    MANILA – According to the latest forecast from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the easterly winds combined with the northeast monsoon are set to bring varying degrees of rainfall across the Philippines. The Davao Region, Caraga, and Soccsksargen are expected to see cloudy conditions with scattered rains and thunderstorms, influenced by…

    Written by

    Jose Cruz

  • Rainy Weather Forecast for Luzon and Majority of Mindanao

    MANILA – The weather bureau announced on Friday that the northeast monsoon and easterlies will bring rain to Luzon and most parts of Mindanao. According to Benison Estareja from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the easterlies are causing cloud clusters east of Mindanao, leading to widespread rain across the island. Residents…

    Written by

    Homer Pangilinan

  • Rainy Weather Forecast for Luzon and Majority of Mindanao on Friday

    MANILA – The weather bureau has forecasted rainy conditions for Luzon and a significant portion of Mindanao on Friday, influenced by the northeast monsoon and the easterlies. According to Benison Estareja from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the easterlies are responsible for the cloud formations east of Mindanao, suggesting that residents…

    Written by

    Ramon Diaz

  • Mindanao Transport Federation Aims to Slash Fuel Costs with P500-M Fund

    In a strategic move to alleviate the financial strain on its members, the Mindanao Federation of Transport Cooperatives (MFTC) has announced plans to amass a PHP500 million fund aimed at reducing fuel expenses. This initiative, disclosed on January 23, 2025, in Cagayan de Oro City, is set to benefit public utility vehicle operators throughout the…

    Written by

    Rodel Jacinto

  • NGCP Aims to Finalize Key Mindanao Substation Projects and Upgrades This Year

    CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to wrap up multiple interconnection and enhancement initiatives across Mindanao this year, with significant projects slated for completion in Misamis Oriental and beyond. In a recent announcement, NGCP expressed confidence in completing the 230-kilovolt (kV) substation in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental,…

    Written by

    Jericho Flores

  • Mindanao Development Authority and Tourism Department Boost Collaboration to Promote Region as Safe Travel Destination

    The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is set to strengthen its partnership with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to enhance the promotion of travel packages throughout Mindanao, following a positive shift in the region’s safety status. This decision comes after the Consulate General of Japan in Davao revised its travel advisory, now classifying several key areas…

    Written by

    Bryan Farnacio