Muslim researchers receive German-supported grants
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, June 30 – Four Muslims from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) were awarded short-term fellowship grants recently by the Manila-based Philippine Center for Islam Democracy (PCID) in ceremonies at a hotel here.
Abducted 2 CAFGU men released in Surigao del Sur
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
CAMP RAFAEL C. RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City, June 30 -– The communist-New People’s Army (NPA) released their two hostages at Greenfield in Tagbina town, Surigao del Sur province, a belated report received at police regional command here on Wednesday stated.
AFP orders investigation on grenade blast that killed teener, critically injured 2 others in Southern Mindanao city
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
TAGUM CITY, June 30 –- The Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division (ID) on Wednesday ordered field unit to conduct investigation on grenade blast that killed a 15-year-old boy and critically wounded two others, including his mother in a village of Apokon in Tagum City in Davao del Norte province at 12:55 p.m. Tuesday.
Preparations to launch 3rd Balangay Boat, 2-day river cruise steps up in Butuan City
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
BUTUAN CITY, June 30 -– The Butuan Global Forum (BGF) Inc. on Wednesday stepped up preparations for the launching of the 3rd Balangay Boat on July 9, and the two-day river cruise scheduled on July 10-11 this year.
426 Mindanao schools to benefit from PCPS 4
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, June 30 – A total of 426 schools in Mindanao will benefit from the Personal Computers for Public Schools (PCPS) Project-Phase 4 this year.
SBMA adopts new scheme for release of LGU share from corporate taxes
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, June 30 –The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) will soon be collecting the two percent share of contiguous local government units (LGUs) from corporate taxes paid by business locators in this free port, instead of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Sarangani guv urges Pacquiao to put aside differences to achieve progress, development
June 30, 2010 12:24 pm· Comments Off
DAVAO CITY, June 30 — Sarangani Governor Dominguez urged newly-installed Congressman Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao to “rise above political and ideological differences to ensure that peace will reign in order for progress and development to come in,” in the province.
Duterte takes oath before RTC judge
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DAVAO CITY, June 30 – Vice Mayor-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte took his oath Wednesday before Judge Ridgway Tanjili of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 at 11 a.m. at the city council.
Sarangani guv declares marriage plans on Dec. 29
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DAVAO CITY, June 30 — Sarangani Governor Miguel Rene Dominguez formally declared Monday his marriage plans a few hours after he took his oath of office for his second term as governor.
Obama, Saudi King discuss Iran, Middle East peace
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WASHINGTON, June 30 — U.S. President Barack Obama and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia met at the White House on Tuesday, holding talks on issues including Iran's sanctions and Middle East peace process.