Mindanao Railway Project will proceed – gov’t

Che Palicte 11/20/2024

The Mindanao Railway Project would push through, the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) said, dismissing speculations of cancellation. In a press briefing, Secretary Leo Tereso Magno clarified that the project is moving forward, confirming strong interest from private…

Kristine triggers flash floods in Central Mindanao

Edwin Fernandez 10/22/2024

COTABATO CITY — The torrential rains spawned by Tropical Storm Kristine over the past two days have triggered flashfloods in several areas in the provinces of Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, and Sultan Kudarat, affecting thousands of…

Pagasa monitors 2 LPAs outside PAR

Faith Argosino 09/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau is monitoring two low-pressure areas (LPA) outside the Philippine area of Responsibility (PAR), which have a low chance of developing into tropical cyclones in the next 24 hours. In a…

2 reported dead in Mindanao due to habagat – NDRRMC

Faith Argosino 07/15/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Two individuals in Northern Mindanao and Davao Region reportedly died due to the southwest monsoon, locally known as habagat, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). In a situational report…

Mindanao fishers seek protection as China ships spotted off region

Adrian Parungao 06/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Mindanao fisherfolk expressed fear that they “will be the next to suffer from crossing the sea or catching fish resources from our waters” following the reported sighting of Chinese ships off the region. The…

DOT wants more tourists to discover Mindanao

Bobby E. Lagsa 04/29/2024

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is doing everything it can to attract tourists, both from within the country and abroad, to visit Mindanao. The peace and security situation in the region…

Power supply nationwide thins, red and yellow alerts up

Jordeene B. Lagare - @inquirerdotnet 04/24/2024

National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), power grid operator, said that they were forced to raise to all regions — Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao — the red or yellow alerts today, April 24, due to the…

6 coastal areas in Visayas, Mindanao test positive for red tide

Adrian Parungao 04/14/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Six coastal areas in the country have tested positive for red tide, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said. BFAR said in its advisory on Friday, April 12, that the affected areas…

Hayco: PSC-PRISAA grassroots program earns SCUAA support in Mindanao 

Glendale G. Rosal 02/21/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), headed by Commissioner Edward Hayco, was welcomed with a resounding support in a recent joint orientation activity held in Cagayan de Oro City. Hayco, along with PSC consultant…

Rama: ‘I only want one Philippine archipelago’

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 02/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The proposed separation of Mindanao from the Philippines was unnecessary, according to Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. Rama, who is also the national president of the League of Cities of the Philippines, said that he…

‘Toxic relationship’ is why Mindanao should secede from sinking PH – former lawmaker

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 02/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — A  “toxic relationship” between Mindanao and the Philippines was the reason why the former should break up with the latter. Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, a former House speaker, said this…

At least 7 killed, dozens missing in Mindanao mining landslide

Frinston Lim 02/08/2024

MACO, DAVAO DE ORO —Authorities here say seven people are dead and at least 40 others remain missing after a landslide in a gold mining village in this town. Mayette Bagaan and her husband, Robernant, were among…

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