Model ‘Balik Probinsya’ opened in Lanao Norte town

DAVAO CITY: Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) along with government and private sectors has launched the first “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-Asa (BP2)” model village in Kauswagan, Lanao del Sur for returning informal urban dwellers. MinDA chair Secretary Emmanuel Piñol led the ground breaking rites at the 6.8-herctare project site at barangay Tacub on June 24. The… Read More Model ‘Balik Probinsya’ opened in Lanao Norte town

WestMinCom chief dons ranks to Maguindanao gov, mayor

By JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL | Managing Editor BULUAN, Maguindanao: The commander of the Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom) graced the donning of military ranks to two newly-commissioned reserve officers in the province of Maguindanao. Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, the commander of Western Mindanao Command graced the donning of military ranks to two newly-commissioned as reserve officers… Read More WestMinCom chief dons ranks to Maguindanao gov, mayor

NBI probe on deaths of 4 soldiers in Sulu police ops sought

By ALI G. MACABALANG FOUR soldiers in civilian clothes were slain last Monday, June 29 in what initially appeared to be a police operation in Jolo, Sulu. Reports reaching the Philippine Muslim Today said the fatalities were elements of the military’s 9th Intelligence Service Unit of the 11 Infantry Division based in Sulu. The fatalities… Read More NBI probe on deaths of 4 soldiers in Sulu police ops sought

‘They Want to Kill Me’: Many Covid Patients Have Terrifying Delirium

WORLD 🌎 ROUND UP By Maria Fhebie Ortil TENNESSEE, USA: Paranoid hallucinations plague many coronavirus patients in intensive care units (I.C.U.s), an experience that can slow recovery and increase risk of depression and cognitive issues. Kim Victory was paralyzed on a bed and being burned alive. Just in time, someone rescued her, but suddenly, she… Read More ‘They Want to Kill Me’: Many Covid Patients Have Terrifying Delirium

Sec. Piñol’s nephew positive of Covid-19

KIDAPAWAN CITY: A 20-year-old nephew of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Secretary Emmanuel Piñol had tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease, but is asymptomatic and physically well. Reports about the infection of Shane Matthew Piñol spread widely via the traditional and social media here sans his name, but his uncle Sec. Piñol opted to give… Read More Sec. Piñol’s nephew positive of Covid-19

NCMF issues guidelines on the 2020 Hajj refund

By JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL | Metro Manila News Bureau Chief Intending pilgrims to the Makkah in Saudi Arabia may now refund payments they made after the Kingdom has finally cancelled this year’s Hajj due to the dreaded pandemic Covid-19. Quezon City: The Bureau of Pilgrimage and Endowment of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (BPE-NCMF)… Read More NCMF issues guidelines on the 2020 Hajj refund

Lanao del Sur’s Covid-19 lab gets accreditation from DOH

COTABATO CITY: Amai Pakpak Medical Center’s (APMC) Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) laboratory in Marawi City, Lanao del Sur received its License to Operate (LTO) from the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, June 29, 2020. According to Dr. Shalimar Rakiin, Medical Center Chief of APMC, the hospital underwent a series of accreditation processes: (1) application for… Read More Lanao del Sur’s Covid-19 lab gets accreditation from DOH

12 IRA-less towns now receive regular subsidies under BARMM

By Ali G. Macabalang COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro government now provides regular monthly subsidies to 12 constituent towns created over a decade ago by the legislature of its defunct predecessor sans internal revenue allotments (IRA), the Ministry of the Interior and Local Government (MILG) announced. The 12 towns are Shariff Saidona Mustapha, Datu Hofer,… Read More 12 IRA-less towns now receive regular subsidies under BARMM