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President Aquino says Mindanao to have energy surplus by 2015
DAVAO CITY, Nov 7 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday said Mindanao is looking at full recovery in terms of power, with the region set to have an “energy surplus” by 2015. “In fact, the region might even have power security ahead of Luzon,” the Chief Executive said during his speech at the Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro held here. He noted that by next year, several major power plants will finally come […]
PNoy: Mindanao, on the cusp of profound transformation
DAVAO CITY, Nov 7 — President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday said that Mindanao is “on the cusp of a profound transformation,” as he cited the major developments in the region. In his speech during the 2014 Philippines Development Forum on Bangsamoro here, President Aquino said the people of Mindanao had been deprived of opportunities and had suffered injustice for many years. “Now, however, as Mindanao is becoming an increasingly stable environment, we can […]
EU supports Bangsamoro Basic Law
European Commission President Manuel Barroso expressed his support on the peace process in Mindanao. Barroso expressed his support during his meeting with President Aquino in the European Commission headquarters in Belgium. EU will give 106 million euros or 6, 148, 000, 000 billion pesos for the development of Mindanao. Barroso also commended Aquino on the signing of the final peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front as well as the creation of the draft […]
3 die; 1 missing due to flash floods, landslides in Mindanao — NDRRMC
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — At least three people died while one is missing due to flashfloods and landslides caused by heavy rain in different parts of Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. The NDRRMC said the flashflood and landslide incidents were caused by the incessant heavy rains brought about by a low pressure area (LPA) since Aug. 30 over Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and […]
At least 3 people killed in flash floods, landslides in Mindanao
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that at least 3 were killed in flash floods and landslides in parts of Mindanao, with hundreds fleeing to evacuation centers due to incessant rains brought by the low pressure area.
LPA in Mindanao
According to the PAGASA, Glenda is well on its way to depart from the Philippine area of responsibility but a new low-pressure area was spotted and will enter the Philippine area of responsibility within 24 hours. The habagat continues to affect the country.
‘Glenda’ out but potential cyclone spotted off Mindanao
MANILA, July 17 (PNA) — Typhoon “Glenda” is expected to exit the country this morning while another weather disturbance has been monitored east of northern Mindanao which may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the day, according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday. In an interview, PAGASA weather forecaster Buddy Javier said as of 4 a.m. the eye of typhoon “Glenda” was spotted at 380 km west southwest […]
Canada gives additional humanitarian assistance to Mindanao
Canada has announced that it is providing Cad$ 800,000 (PhP 32 million) in new humanitarian assistance funding for those impacted by conflict in Mindanao. The amount will go to a project of the International Organization of Migration, which aims to address the immediate needs of the thousands residing in the areas of MIndanao affected by the conflict. In a statement, Canada’s ambassador to the Philippines Neil Reeder said, “Canada’s support will ensure that conflict-affected families […]
ITCZ brings moderate rains in Palawan, Visayas and Mindanao
According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), most parts of the country will experience partly cloudy skies with possible isolated rains in the afternoon or evening due to localized thunderstorms or convections, except in Visayas and Mindanao, PAGASA weather forecaster Aldczar Aurelio said Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) will be the dominant weather system affecting Visayas and Mindanao. ITCZ, which is the thick clouds coming from the south of Asia, is considered […]
Rotating brownouts in Mindanao will lessen starting June 1
According to Department of Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, the rotating brownouts in Mindanao will be reduced to two hours starting June 1 as a power plant goes back to operation.
Bangsamoro Transition Commission hopes Congress will agree to new political entity in Mindanao
COTABATO CITY, April 14 (PNA) — The Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) tasked to draft a proposed bill that will replace the current Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is hoping Philippine Congress will give its long awaited nod for the creation of the new political entity for muslims in Southern Philippines. Mohaqher Iqbal, BTC chairperson, said the commission will submit this afternoon to Malacanang the proposed bill that will legalize the establishment of the Bangsamoro […]
