Mindanao’s first sanitary landfill nears completion
DAVAO CITY -- Mindanao's first and most modern category 4 sanitary landfill is at least 97% complete and is hoped to be operational by June this year. Engineer Joy Espina,…
Group calls BDS recruitment of minors a gross violation of children’s rights
Child rights groups expressed concern on the recruitment of minors for Barangay Defense System (BDS) in the rural areas of Southern Mindanao. This concern was based on findings of the…
Grassroots groups back alternative mining bill (HB 6342)
DAVAO CITY - House Bill (HB) 6342 or Alternative Mining Bill (AMB) continues to draw support even among grassroots organizations and church formations in Southern and Central Mindanao. Leaders of…
Port workers picket vs non implementation of CBA provisions
DAVAO CITY -- Around 50 workers picketed in front of Filipinas Port Services Inc. (Filport) to condemn the management of Filport Inc., which has many times violated workers' rights. Alex…
Arab investors keen on Mindanao agri prospects
Davao City -- The Minister of Agriculture from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is excited by business opportunities in Mindanao. Heading a 23-member delegation composed of representatives from the…