#MINDANAO As of this writing a ceasefire remains in effect between both sides of the Iran and US conflict with long negotiations between high level delegations of both sides ending in Islamabad without any clear agreement. In short, no deal made. This was met by strong words from the US President...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Antonio Tinio is worried over the possibly of Mindanao turning into a "platform for war" for the United States (US). This, as Tinio denounced reports that the US has opened bidding for a Defense Fuel Support Point (DFSP)—a planned military oil depot with 977,000...
The Philippine Navy (PN) said Sunday, April 12, that it has seized an estimated P64 million worth of alleged smuggled cigarettes off Sulu during one of its recent maritime patrol operations in the restive southern waters. Personnel of the Western Mindanao Naval Command’s (WMNC) Naval Task Force...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) clarified on Friday, April 10, that the proposed establishment of fuel storage facilities in Mindanao will remain under Philippine ownership and control. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad said the projects...
Residents of a remote island barangay in Zamboanga City, long surrounded by seawater but with little to drink, are now able to access safe drinking water following the installation of a government desalination system, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said. DENR Secretary...
KIDAPAWAN CITY – Provincial governments in Central Mindanao have stepped up measures to cushion the public and local economy against the impact of the steep fuel price hikes from the conflict in the Middle East. Cotabato Gov. Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza signed on Thursday, March 26, Executive Order...
#MINDANAO Amid the confusing reports straddling between conflict escalation or reduction in the Middle East, the barebones truth remains that the current impact and the aftermath of this conflict between Iran, the US, and Israel has already brought immense uncertainty amid the impact of increased...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has launched a dredging drive in Mindanao to clear a critical Rio Grande de Mindanao choke point in preparation for the rainy season. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the operation aims to speed up the rehabilitation of key waterways and improve...
Heavy rains caused by the prevailing shear line triggered flooding and a landslide in parts of Mindanao early Friday, February 20, prompting the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to place its chapters on heightened alert and deploy emergency response teams. In a statement, the PRC said its Chairman and...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is accelerating the Road Network Development Project in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao (RNDP-CAAM) to link remote communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to new opportunities and lasting peace. Senior...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recommended dredging and renegotiation of rights-of-way for infrastructure projects near Iligan City’s waterways. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon and Iligan City officials inspected bridges and flood-control infrastructure...
At least four major roads in Mindanao remain closed or under limited access after Tropical Cyclone “Basyang” caused widespread damage, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Monday, Feb. 9. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon has ordered Quick Response Teams to fast-track clearing and...
