COTABATO CITY (October 10) — A long-standing family feud (rido) between a town mayor and a Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) commander in Maguindanao del Sur has been peacefully resolved after several rounds of negotiations led by the military. Gov. Datu Ali Midtimbang and Brig. Gen. Edgar Catu, commander of the 601st Infantry Brigade, on Wednesday convinced Mayor Rasol … [Read more...] about Peace pact ends feud between mayor, MILF commander in Maguindanao Sur
Northern Mindanao pushes SDG ‘catch-up plan’ to close development gaps
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10) — With uneven progress across key development targets, Northern Mindanao is ramping up efforts to meet its commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through a new strategy aimed at catching up on lagging indicators. Regional planners and statisticians are pinning their hopes on the SDG Catch-Up Plan, a roadmap designed to … [Read more...] about Northern Mindanao pushes SDG ‘catch-up plan’ to close development gaps
Senate strips DPWH of TIKAS funds over P15B unfinished projects
MANILA (October 10) — Around P15 billion worth of military infrastructure projects under the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) were found incomplete or unusable, prompting the Senate to halt the agency’s Tatag ng Imprastraktura para sa Kapayapaan at Seguridad (TIKAS) program and transfer its P3-billion 2026 budget directly to the Department of National … [Read more...] about Senate strips DPWH of TIKAS funds over P15B unfinished projects
Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (October 10) — The Iligan City Government is ramping up its disaster preparedness with new equipment and modernization programs aimed at strengthening emergency response. On Wednesday, Mayor Frederick Siao led the turnover of a ₱1.5-million Type 1 ambulance to the Bureau of Fire Protection – Iligan City Fire Station to boost its emergency … [Read more...] about Iligan City boosts disaster response with new ambulance, upgraded gear
Strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental
DAVAO CITY (October 10) – A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental on Thursday morning, October 10, 2025, according to Earthquake Information No. 1 released by authorities. The quake occurred at 09:43 AM with a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 07.09°N, 127.09°E, approximately 62 km south 77° east of Manay, Davao … [Read more...] about Strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Oriental
