The City Tourism Office said it recorded an increase of tourist arrivals in the first half of the year compared to 2016 data, an official said.
Ruel Cololot (left) and Ramil Cololot (right) languish behind bars after they were arrested by authorities on August 2 in Quezon town, Bukidnon province. Authorities claimed improvised explosives and firearms were found in their possession and accused them of being members of the New People’s Army. The two however, deny the accusations, saying they were ordinary farmers. (Paulo C. Rizal/davaotoday.com)
Ruel Cololot, 35, admitted he once joined the New People’s Army but denied ownership or expertise in making the improvised explosive devices.
In the midst of continuing threats against their schools in Mindanao, more than a hundred displaced students of Lumad schools who joined the “Kampuhan” will continue their schooling in a state university in Quezon City.
The additional 20,000 troops requested by President Rodrigo Duterte is part of the country’s intensified security posture to guard Philippine territory against continuing security threats.
The University of the Philippines Mindanao University Student Council (USC) lauded President Rodrigo Duterte for signing the free tuition bill but said it will remain vigilant as they continue to campaign for a mass-oriented education for all.
A group of fisher folks on Monday hit the 2018 proposed budget for the Department of National Defense ”because it lacks budget for external defense capabilities.”
The United Coconut Planters Bank reported a 12 percent increase in income during the first month of 2017 due to the surging demand for loans.
Some Mindanao lawmakers have expressed their support for the rehabilitation of the besieged Marawi City through allocation of funds as the Lower House has started deliberating the budget for next year.
The National Democratic Front in Zamboanga said the killing of Ozamiz City Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Jr., his wife Susan and 14 others is an “extra-judicial death sentence.”
