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Peace in Mindanao

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:17:38 +0000

THE time for finger-pointing on the ongoing conflict in Mindanao should end now and what is needed to attain lasting peace is an institution that has the political will to appeal to both parties to sit down and discuss solutions, according to a party-list representative.

This is the gist of Anak Mindanaw Rep. Ariel Hernandez’s House [...]

RP needs P2.9B to tighten borders

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:37:13 +0000

The Philippines is seeking more than P2.9 billion from Congress to acquire helicopters and more boats to prevent Islamic militants slipping into the country from Indonesia, a senior defense official said yesterday.

Australia and the United States have been helping set up a maritime surveillance system in the southern Philippines to stop Muslim militants using porous [...]

Davao bans spitting in public

Archie — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:50:10 +0000

DAVAO CITY — After successfully banning smoking in public places, the city is now prohibiting spitting as well.

The City Council approved on Tuesday an ordinance that prohibits spitting in public places and provides penalties to those found violating it.

Spitting indiscriminately, while looked down on by higher society and those in more developed countries, is a [...]

Not Again

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:38:37 +0000

“This would allow users in the hinterland villages to call and receive calls… blah, blah, blah…”

My goodness, this sounds very familiar. It is used to come from then-mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano. After releasing millions of pesos, we have yet to see the supposed “Telepono ng Baranggay” work. Unfortunately, it didnt. It only made some people [...]