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MINDANAO NEEDS ANOTHER VOICE IN THE SENATE – MANGUDADATU

Senatorial candidate Dong Mangudadatu has vowed to give Mindanao a stronger voice in the Senate to further push the island’s peace and development efforts. Mangudadatu expressed optimism that attaining peace in Mindanao is not far-fetched, banking on the full implementation of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), which he supports to give the south a respite […]

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THERE SHOULD BE MORE MINDANAOANS REPRESENTING THE SENATE – ANDANAR

There should be more Mindanaoans representing the Senate, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said. Andanar made this remark during the recent Piyesta sa Kapitolyo in Surigao City urging Mindanaoans to consider voting for senators who will ensure that their region will not be left behind. The communications chief said Senate should have […]

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I CONDEMN THE BOMBINGS IN ZAMBOANGA AND JOLO – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III has condemned, in the strongest possible terms, the recent bombings in Mindanao. The January 30 Zamboanga mosque blast claimed the lives of two people and injured four others. The victims, most of whom were Muslim religious leaders from Basilan and nearby provinces, were sleeping when the explosion happened at midnight. Our […]

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GO TO ARMM ATHLETES: GAIN FRIENDS, MAINTAIN SPORTSMANSHIP

Participants to the Palarong Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao Athletic Association (ARMMAA) should take advantage of the weeklong sports event to gain more friends and maintain the spirit of camaraderie. This was the advice given by former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Bong Go, who was invited as the keynote speaker in the opening […]

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BOL RATIFICATION FIRST STEP TO FULFILLING ECONOMIC PROMISE OF MINDANAO -PIMENTEL

“A pivotal and historic milestone in Mindanao’s quest for a just and lasting peace.” This was the response of Senate Trade and Commerce Committee Sen. Koko Pimentel III to the Commission on Election’s proclamation that the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) had been ratified with 1,540,017 residents voting in favor of ratification and only 198,750 voting […]

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TAKE CONCRETE ACTION VS DUMPING OF FOREIGN TRASH IN PH – PIMENTEL

“We’re not someone else’s dumping ground. The Philippines should assert its dignity and co-equal standing as a sovereign state in the community of nations. We should not be seen as a recipient, officially or unofficially, of waste material coming from other countries.” Senator Koko Pimentel III made the statement on Sunday after the Philippine government […]

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$4.4B STEEL COMPLEX TO RISE IN MINDANAO – LOPEZ

The country’s largest steel producer, SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp., is partnering with Chinese firms Hebei Iron and Steel (HBIS) Group and Huili Investment Fund Management Co., Ltd. to build an integrated steel complex in Mindanao. The three companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the construction of a $4.4 billion Philippine Iron and Steel Project […]

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MINDANAOANS FEEL SAFER WITH MARTIAL LAW IMPOSED – GORDON

Senator Dick Gordon supported President Rodrigo Duterte’s call for a third extension of martial law in Mindanao following the military’s briefing, in executive session, on the updates on the situation in the South. Gordon said that aside from wanting to ensure the complete rehabilitation of Marawi City which was torn apart by the armed conflict, […]

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DECISION TO EXTEND MARTIAL LAW IN MINDANAO TO BE BASED ON AFP REPORT – PIMENTEL

Senator Koko Pimentel III said he is keeping an open mind on the possible extension of martial law in Mindanao, following announcements from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) that they will recommend to President Rodrigo Duterte another extension of military rule in the region for at least […]

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NEW POWER SUBSTATION, TRANSMISSION LINE TO IMPROVE POWER DISTRIBUTION IN LANAO DEL NORTE – MASONGSONG

In a move aimed to improve power system efficiency and reliability, the Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Laneco) recently commissioned and energized its newly-built 10 MVA (megavolt-ampere) substation and 69 kVA (kilovolt-ampere) subtransmission line. These new facilities were unveiled to the public in a ceremony held last October 27 at the Laneco Energy Center […]