DAVAO CITY (August 1) --- The International Committee of the Red Cross helped the survivors of the Tuesday van explosion in Lamitan, Basilan which killed ten people and wounded eight others including civilian passengers. The ICRC, in a press statement said they sent two health staff to Camp Navarro General Hospital in Zamboanga City to offer its support for those who were … [Read more...] about ICRC helps survivors of Basilan blast
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Congress approves HB 6705 to create Department of Disaster Resilience
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (August 1) – Camiguin Island province representative Xavier Jesus Romualdo said that after a marathon deliberation, Congress has already approved House Bill 6075 that will create the Department of Disaster Resilience (DDR). Romualdo who chaired the Committee on Government Reorganization said that HB 6075 was filed by Albay Congressman Joey Saceda of Albay … [Read more...] about Congress approves HB 6705 to create Department of Disaster Resilience
Sultan Kudarat Town Councilor Survives BIFF Grenade Attack
LAMBAYONG, Sultan Kudarat (July 31) -- A town councilor and his cousin survived a grenade attack here on Saturday morning but two persons were slightly injured, police said. Supt. Aldrin Gonzales said the Army’s 1st Mechanized Infantry Battalion is now helping the police in Sultan Kudarat to hunt down two men who hurled grenades at the house of Mayor Ramon Abalos of … [Read more...] about Sultan Kudarat Town Councilor Survives BIFF Grenade Attack
Laak, Compostela Valley to Open More Caves for Eco-Tourism
LAAK, Compostela Valley (July 31) -- The Municipal Government will open the the town’s caves to tourists and spelunkers to accommodate tourists who want to experience nature's wonders. Laak Municipal Mayor Antonio Libuangan said the town has more than a hundred caves which the tourist could explore. He is planning to open the caving festival to the people from the entire … [Read more...] about Laak, Compostela Valley to Open More Caves for Eco-Tourism
PH to Uphold Freedom of Religion
MANILA (July 30) -- Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella reiterated the country's commitment to uphold the right to freedom of religion, as it is enshrined in the Constitution and reflected in the country's laws, policies and standards. In a Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom, an international meeting hosted by the US Department of State in Washington, DC. … [Read more...] about PH to Uphold Freedom of Religion
