Politics

Read more about the article Customs Normin destroys P50M worth of misdeclared cigarettes from China anew
Photo shows the pile of imported and misdeclared cigarettes estimated to be worth P50 million that were destroyed by the Bureau of Customs in Northern Mindanao at a facility in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon on July 28. (Photo courtesy of BOC-10)

Customs Normin destroys P50M worth of misdeclared cigarettes from China anew

The Bureau of Customs in Northern Mindanao has assured it will continue to be on the lookout for illegally shipped goods that enter local ports following the seizure and destruction of wrongfully declared imported cigarettes anew.

Continue ReadingCustoms Normin destroys P50M worth of misdeclared cigarettes from China anew
Read more about the article Unfazed, church leaders push for peace talks resumption beyond 2022 polls
PEACE ADVOCATES. Panel speakers during the Mindanao Peace Forum held at the Homitori Inn in Davao City on Wednesday, March 15 share light moments with the media and the participants who are mostly religious leaders. (From left to right) Fr. Rex Reyes, convener of the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform; Atty. Antonio Arellano, government peace panel member; Bishop Felixberto Calang, convener of the Sowing the Seeds of Peace Movement; Satur Ocampo, independent cooperator for the National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace panel; and Sr. Luz Mallo of the Sisters Association of Mindanao. (Zea Io Ming C. Capistrano/davaotoday.com)

Unfazed, church leaders push for peace talks resumption beyond 2022 polls

According to the Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform, they will work for the revival of the peace talks and will continue to do so beyond the 2022 local and national elections when the country will have already chosen its new set of political leaders.

Continue ReadingUnfazed, church leaders push for peace talks resumption beyond 2022 polls
Read more about the article Green’ group underscores Duterte’s gains, lapses on implementation of PH envi policies
President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his speech during the 9th anniversary of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the 25th anniversary of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) at the SMX Convention Center in Davao City on February 19, 2019. (Malacañang photo)

Green’ group underscores Duterte’s gains, lapses on implementation of PH envi policies

A few days after President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his final state of the nation address, environmental group EcoWaste Coalition looked back on the achievements and failures of the government on environmental issues during his presidency as he steps down from office a few months from now.

Continue ReadingGreen’ group underscores Duterte’s gains, lapses on implementation of PH envi policies