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6.9 quake hits Negros Oriental, Cebu, and Mindanao areas »
CEBU CITY, Philippines/06 February 2012—A 6.9 magnitude tectonic earthquake hit Negros Oriental and Cebu and other parts of southern Philippines shortly before noon today, as authorities here are still gathering data as to the possibility of any casualty in affected areas. This was reported by the National Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) in [...]
TV Crew Harrased while Investigating Mining Activities in Iponan River »
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines/02 February 2012–A TV crew of GMA Network based in Cagayan de Oro City has reported being threatened by an official of Tuburan, a rural barangay (village) of Cagayan de Oro City near the Iponan River. Reporter Nef Luczon said he had gone to the barangay with cameramen Micheal Tolang and [...]
Sendong takes lives of 2 Iligan journos »
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines/20 December 2011–Two media men based in this city died in attempts to rescue their families, when Typhoon Sendong whiplashed northern Mindanao recently. Among the death toll in Iligan are broadcasters Mikel Kundiman of DXRJ and Ernie Alsonado of RMN DXIC. A team from the Peace and Conflict Journalism Network (PECOJON) visited the [...]
The NorMinVeggies Experience: Finding Strength in Consolidation »
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines/15 November 2011– The Northern Mindanao Vegetable Producers Association (NorMinVeggies) is implementing a groundbreaking farming and marketing system that has boosted the stock of hundreds of small-hold farmers across Mindanao in the southern Philippines, and revolutionized vegetable production in the region. Starting with only 15 producer-members in 1999, NorMinVeggies’ core membership [...]
Lobregat gets honored: RP’s Outstanding City Mayor »
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines/29 September 2010 by Sheila Covarrubias—Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat is awarded last night as the country’s Gawad Parangal Awardee for Most Outstanding City Mayor by Vice-President Jejomar Binay. Lobregat is cited for his “excellent support to the implementation of social welfare and development programs in the locality.” In his response, [...]
