Mindanao

Workbooks from UnionBank

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 2, 2010) – UnionBank Learning System “As A Filipino” workbooks are piled up by soldiers from the 11th Mechanized Infantry inside the Sarangani Agricultural Company, Inc. warehouse Thursday, September 2. Ferried from Manila through a navy ship, the 17,220 student workbooks will provide 1:1 student-workbook ratio for Sarangani’s Grade II pupils. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Sports supplies

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 1, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon’s representative Asma Akmad (left) delivers sports supplies to GKK President Alejandro Garcira (right) of the Provincial Jail together with representatives of Marian Priest Movement in celebration of their patronal fiesta on August 26. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-bon Quiño)

Maghrib Prayer

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 1, 2010) – Board Members Virgilio Tobias (6th from right) and Abdulracman Pangolima (2nd from left) lead the congregational Maghrib Prayer together with Mindanao State University Chancellor Atty. Abdulracman Canakan (2nd from right), Captain Iqbal of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) (3rd from left), Capitol employees and guests in celebration of 2nd Grand Iftar or breaking of the fast at the Provincial Capitol Tuesday, August 31. (SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE/Bon-Bon Quiño)

MATH AND SCIENCE MAKE ME NERVOUS? NO WAY!

These students at Elisa P. Bernardo Memorial Elementary School in Tacurong City discover the beauty of mathematics and science in the pages of reference books acquired for their school library through a partnership between their parent-teacher association (PTA) and USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program. Approximately 168,000 students from more than 228 schools in Region 12 alone have benefited from mini libraries, home economics centers, science laboratories and other education aids provided through their PTAs’ fundraising efforts. The PTA funds were matched peso-for-peso by the GEM Program through its Education Matching Grant Project (EMGP). GEM is being implemented ...

Atrocities in Agusan del Sur Deprived the Community of Economic Development

August 25, 2010 striker_jem Butuan -A series of combat operations has been launched by the Philippine Army in Veruela, Agusan del Sur following the incidents of atrocities in Brgy La Fortuna, Veruela at 1:45 early dawn of August 24. Elements of Charlie Company, 26IB, Phil Army encountered undetermined number of CT's believed to be members of FC-3 SMRC at forested area of Sitio Tagmanoro, Brgy Sayon, Sta. Josefa, Agusan, del Sur at 7:30AM on August 25, 2010. CT's scattered and fled towards boundary of Veruela and Monkayo, Comval Province after a 25 minutes firefight with no reported casualties. The PNP is now looking into the ...

Mindanao students get financial support to study mining engineering, other disciplines in high demand

PUERTO PRINCESA—Fifteen students from conflict-affected areas of Mindanao are being provided with financial support to enable them to complete college degrees in mining engineering. The groups includes two women who, once they pass the licensure examination, will be among the first Mindanao Muslim women mining engineers in the Philippines. “This scholarship will give me the chance to have a good career in a growing industry, and in my home region,” said Musarapa Insiang, who grew up in Datu Paglas, Maguindanao. The financial support is provided through the Investments in Vocational / Elementary / Secondary and Tertiary Studies (INVESTS) project being implemented by USAID’s ...

ECCD

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 24, 2010) - Mangulo day care pupils render a song to entertain visitors from UNICEF Monday, August 23. UNICEF together with Starbucks funded the construction of their day care center amounting to P1.4 million. UNICEF also donated the early childhood care and development package that includes books, toys and musical instruments. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Day care pupils

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 24, 2010) - Day care pupils of sitio Mangulo eat their snacks prepared by their parents during their afternoon break. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) together with Starbucks funded the construction of their day care center amounting to P1.4 million. UNICEF also donated the early childhood care and development package that includes books, toys and musical instruments. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE)

Mindanao News

Governors Amante, Pimentel Nominated to Chair RDC 13

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RDC endorses expansion of Sta. Josefa Irrigation Project

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Mindanao Investment Forum focuses on region-wide energy projects, agribusiness

MANILA—Mindanao-wide projects in the energy sector were among the investment proposals...

Soldiers unload workbooks

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 2, 2010) – Soldiers from 11th Mechanized Infantry...

GTZ Brings ‘Sports for Peace 2010’ in Butuan

September 1, 2010 BUTUAN CITY – The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit...

Vice Governor’s message

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 1, 2010) – “I wish that this month of Ramadan has...

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Mindanao Safety

Can I travel to Mindanao – Is it safe?

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AFP Security Awareness Campaign against NPA’s Strengthened in Barangays August 19, 2010

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With high morale

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon gives...

Send off ceremony

ALABEL, Sarangani (July 23, 2010) – Vice Governor Steve Chiongbian Solon joins...

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Mindanao Features

Workbooks from UnionBank

Sports supplies

Maghrib Prayer

MATH AND SCIENCE MAKE ME NERVOUS? NO WAY!

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Mindanao Ecology

MRDP to help conserve Davao ’s “pygmy forest”

San Isidro , Davao Oriental — Mt. Hamiguitan , known for its bonsai forest...

First Mindanao-wide forum on mariculture to be held in CDO

CAGAYAN DE ORO—To meet the growing consumer demand for live food fish, more international...

SIOCON GOES GREENER

Residents of Brgy. Tabayo in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte, listen as an instructor...

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Mindanao Travel

Tourism Congress’ Issued a Statement on the Hostage Crisis

August 25, 2010 striker_jem This is the entirety of Tourism Congress’ statement...

Rep. Pacquiao and fellow solons dive in Sarangani

MAASIM, Sarangani (August 16, 2010) – Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao...

Sarangani Rep. Pacquiao promotes river tubing adventure

MAITUM, Sarangani (August 15, 2010) – Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao...

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Mindanao Festivals

Fishermen deploy fishing nets in Lake Mainit

Fishermen deploy fishing nets in Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan, Del Norte. Lake Mainit is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao. Ruby Thursday More / AKP Images Read More →

Production number

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – Candidate number 10 Shanyr Perez shows her best in a production number in the search for Miss Bay Body 2010 Friday night, May 28, at Coco Beach in celebration of the 5th Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →

Sand sculpture

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – This human-turtle sculptured by a contingent from Glan wins 1st prize in the sand sculpture competition at Rosal white sand beach Friday, May 28. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →

Last lap

GUMASA, Sarangani (May 29, 2010) – A flagman gestures as a hit of banca racers approaches a buoy during the Bancarera competition sponsored by Bombo Radyo General Santos at White Haven Resort Saturday, May 29, as one of the major events of the 5th Sarangani Bay Festival. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI INFORMATION OFFICE) Read More →

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Mindanao Education

Workbooks from UnionBank

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 2, 2010) – UnionBank Learning System “As A Filipino”...

Workbooks for Sarangani school children

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 2, 2010) – Alcantara Foundation (AF) executive director...

MATH AND SCIENCE MAKE ME NERVOUS? NO WAY!

These students at Elisa P. Bernardo Memorial Elementary School in Tacurong City discover...

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Muslim & Lumad Issues

Maghrib Prayer

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 1, 2010) – Board Members Virgilio Tobias (6th from...

2nd Grand Iftar

ALABEL, Sarangani (September 1, 2010) – Governor Migs Dominguez gives his message...

6000 IPs in Mindanao benefit from DA’s antipoverty program

Davao City — Indigenous peoples (IPs) are the majority beneficiaries of the...

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Mindanao Photoblog

New school bag

MALUNGON, Sarangani (June 24, 2010) – A Blaan lass takes home a new school bag loaded with school supplies under the adopt-a-child program of Indigenous People’s Development Program of the Provincial Governor’s Office in partnership with Smart Communications Wednesday, June 23, at the community living museum in Sitio Lamlifew. (Cocoy Sexcion/SARANGANI... [See full sized photo]

A villager leads his pig

A villager leads his pig out from the water following a brief dip at Lake Mainit in Jabonga, Agusan, Del Norte. Lake Mainit is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Northern Mindanao. Ruby Thursday More / AKP Images Read More →