Category Archives: Mindanao Politics
Is Zubiri resigning?
A report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer just this morning announced the expected resignation of Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri after a privilege speech to be delivered late this afternoon. Zubiri expected to announce resignation from Senate By Juliet Javellana, Tony Bergonia Philippine … Continue reading
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Zubiri should consider resignation
In the wake of the revelations of Zaldy Ampatuan and former COMELEC Provincial Supervisor of Maguindanao, Lintang Bedol, it is but the right time for Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri to resign as Senator. The evidence is already glaring. The recount … Continue reading
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“Bishop or Traditional Politician?”
Priests and Bishops of the Catholic Church are looked up to as men of high integrity, morality and spirituality. That is why they command great respect from lay people. Thus, whatever they say carry much weight morally upon the faithful. … Continue reading
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Independent minded
Contrary to the claims of Gloria Arroyo, former SC Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales is the most independent minded magistrate ever to serve under her administration. Carpio-Morales, along with Justice Antonio Carpio, are the only ones standing up to the numbers game … Continue reading
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ARMM elections postponed to 2013
Senate passes bill postponing ARMM polls By Maila Ager MANILA, Philippines—After intense debates, the Senate passed Monday night a bill postponing this year’s Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) elections to 2013. Thirteen senators voted in favor of postponing the elections … Continue reading
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Governor Moreno and allies leaves Lakas for Liberal Party
Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar Moreno, Vice Governor Norris Babiera, some remnants of loyal Board members and some 20 Mayors of Misamis Oriental are leaving the now weakened Lakas CMD party for the new administration party, Liberal Party of President Benigno … Continue reading
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SWS survey on hunger highlights the need to expand Conditional Cash Transfers
The latest SWS survey on hunger incidence showed that there is an increase in the number of Filipinos who considered themselves hungry for the past 3 months. The survey shows that 20.5% of those surveys went hungry once in three months, … Continue reading
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Dinagat Islands is a Province again
SC affirms law declaring Dinagat Island as province By Tetch Torres INQUIRER.netFirst Posted 18:30:00 03/30/2011 BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—The Supreme Court reversed itself anew this time affirming the constitutionality of the law creating the province of Dinagat Island in Mindanao which … Continue reading
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Caraga’s RGIS will help reduce project costs – Butuan Dad
Caraga’s RGIS will help reduce project costs – Butuan Dad By: Robert E. Roperos BUTUAN CITY, March 25 (PIA) — Butuan City Mayor Dr. Ferdinand Amante, Jr is elated over the establishment of the Regional Geographic Information System (RGIS) Network … Continue reading
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