DAVAO CITY — The Office of the President has dismissed Maria Belen Acosta as the chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), citing a "loss of trust and confidence" on the part of the appointing authority. In a two-page letter signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin dated May 22, 2024, the Palace responded to Acosta’s claim that she had security of … [Read more...] about Acosta terminated due to Loss of Trust and Confidence: Palace
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Acosta defies Malacañang, seeks legal remedy to stay as MinDA Chair
DAVAO CITY — Maria Belen Acosta, the beleaguered Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), has announced she will not vacate her post despite the Palace appointing Leo Magno as the new chair to replace her. In a 48-minute staff meeting broadcast on social media, Acosta emphasized her belief that her term, which is supposed to end in 2028, cannot be legally … [Read more...] about Acosta defies Malacañang, seeks legal remedy to stay as MinDA Chair
Magno assumes the role of MinDA Chair
DAVAO CITY — Leo Tereso A. Magno, the newly appointed Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), was sworn in on Tuesday morning, May 21, by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin at the Palace. Magno replaces Secretary Maria Belen Acosta, who had been serving in the position. Acosta is questioning Magno’s appointment, citing the provision of Republic Act No. … [Read more...] about Magno assumes the role of MinDA Chair
El Niño Threatens P4-Billion Shrimp Industry in Southern Mindanao
GENERAL SANTOS CITY --- The ongoing El Niño phenomenon is posing a significant threat to the P4-billion shrimp industry in Sarangani and General Santos City, leading to a gradual decline in production. This crisis has prompted the SARGEN Shrimp Stakeholders Association to seek assistance from industry experts to help salvage their industry. Challenges Faced by the … [Read more...] about El Niño Threatens P4-Billion Shrimp Industry in Southern Mindanao
Acosta opposes Marcos’s appointment of a new MinDa chair
DAVAO CITY --- Maria Belen Acosta, Chairperson of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), opposed President Ferdinand Marcos's appointment of Leo Magno as the new MinDA Chairperson, citing that the position is currently not vacant. On May 13, Marcos signed Magno's appointment, but Acosta argued that the position is officially not vacant, thus deeming a replacement … [Read more...] about Acosta opposes Marcos’s appointment of a new MinDa chair
