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Read more about the article Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs
Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombint’ Adiong Jr. gives a thumbs-up sign while recuperating in a private hospital in Cagayan de Oro City. He survived an ambush on February 17 that killed four of his security staff. (Photo lifted with permission from the FB page of Atty. Allan “Atty. Lanz” Panolong)

Lanao Gov ‘not afraid’ after surviving ambush, urges support in fight vs illegal drugs

Days after surviving an ambush that almost cost his life, Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong Jr. made a statement through social media saying he needs support from constituents in his campaign against illegal drugs.

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Read more about the article Rido not likely motive on Gov Adiong’s ambush, brother says
Authorities secure the site where Lanao del Sur Gov. Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong and his security personnel were ambushed in Kalilangan town Friday afternoon, February 17. Adiong survived the attack but four of his security escorts were killed on the spot. (Photo courtesy of Board Member Jeff Adiong of Lanao del Sur)

Rido not likely motive on Gov Adiong’s ambush, brother says

The brother of Lanao del Sur Governor Mamintal ‘Bombit’ Adiong Jr. brushes off claims that ‘rido’ (clan war) was the motive for the attempt on the governor’s life last February 17 at Barangay West Poblacion, Kalilangan town, Bukidnon.

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Read more about the article MisOr assesses damages from Christmas floods as thousands stay in evacuation centers
Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia (left, wearing black hat) on his way on Tuesday, December 27 to inspect and assess the extent of the damages brought by the Christmas rains and floods that affected Gingoog City and other parts of the province. (Photo courtesy of the Peter “Sr. Pedro” Unabia FB page)

MisOr assesses damages from Christmas floods as thousands stay in evacuation centers

The provincial government of Misamis Oriental is still assessing the extent of the damages from the Christmas rains and floods in some of its cities and towns.

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Read more about the article Shear line rains result to 9 deaths, millions of damages in Northern Mindanao
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Shear line rains result to 9 deaths, millions of damages in Northern Mindanao

Incessant rains brought by a shear line have killed several residents and have damaged millions worth of properties, infrastructures, and agriculture in Northern Mindanao in the last four days.

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