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Grooming an Iligan village for coffee production »
Rogongon is one of the economically needy communities in the city of Iligan, and the City Government of Iligan is pushing for efforts to groom several sectors to let it become one of Mindanao’s coffee-producing areas. City Councilor Marlene Young has proposed a coffee production program to help uplift the residents’ economic state as a [...]
Mindanao infra budget set on boosting road connectivity »
MANILA—Mindanao, which currently has the lowest ratio of paved roads to overall road infrastructure among the country’s regions, is now set to get a larger allocation from the national government’s proposed annual budget for infrastructure. This was reported by Secretary Rogelio Singson of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), at a roundtable discussion [...]
Forum with civil society orgs, media covering Mindanao set »
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines/24 April 2012 by Frencie Carreon–A 3-day forum among representatives of civil society organizations and journalists covering Mindanao conflicts is set on the 27th to the 29th of April this year. The round table discussion aims to allow involved sectors to “exchange ideas and share experiences in working and reporting on conflict.” Highlights [...]
MinDA, PCCI hold joint consultations for 21st MinBizCon »
ZAMBOANGA CITY—The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development through its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), are holding consultation meetings to identify the pressing issues affecting Mindanao’s economic competitiveness. USAID through the GEM Program provides assistance to business [...]
Mindanao, ASEAN air fares on sale for June-August travel »
CEBU CITY, Philippines/17 April 2012– The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) slashes fares on all its Mindanao routes and ASEAN destinations including Malaysia and Singapore from April 17-19, 2012 or until seats last. This is for travel from June 1 to August 31, 2012. Passengers can buy P288 seats from Cagayan de [...]
