Thousands petition vs Zambo Norte ban on open pit miningSunday, February 05, 2012 08:47:16 PM  | | People’s initiative gathers multi-sector support; Lumads, Muslims, Christians voice strong opposition. Over 50,000 voters sign petition rejecting Zamboanga del Norte Mining Ordinance...
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 5, 2012) - Calls rejecting the Ordinance banning open pit mining in Zamboanga del Norte got a boost this week as petitions signed by more than 50,000 registered voters from the municipalities of Siocon, Baliguian, Sibuco, Kalawit, Labason, Tampilisan, and Liloy were filed with the office of Vice Governor Francis Olvis.
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Filipino farmers set nationwide protest campaignsSaturday, February 04, 2012 08:35:58 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 4, 2012) An organization of farmers and farm workers called Task Force Mapalad (TFM) said it would hold a nationwide campaign in Negros province starting on Monday to urge the Aquino administration to complete the government’s agrarian reform program.
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Aquino peace adviser wins 2011 Metrobank Professorial Chair AwardSaturday, February 04, 2012 05:33:03 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 4, 2012) - President Benigno Aquino's peace adviser, Secretary Teresita Deles, received Friday the prestigious 2011 Metrobank Foundation Professorial Chair for Public Service and Governance Award for her notable contributions in the fields of peace and development as a civil society member and a government official.
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Security heightened in Sulu after strike on JI, Sayyaf targetsFriday, February 03, 2012 11:04:11 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 3, 2012) – Philippine authorities on Friday tightened security in the southern province of Sulu where over a dozen terrorists had been killed in a US-led military air strike on a Jemaah Islamiya base.
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LPG price hike, binira!Friday, February 03, 2012 10:50:57 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 3, 2012) - Muling nag-martsa sa mainit na lansangan ang mga kababaihan upang ihayag ang kanilang pagkadismaya sa palagiang kawalan ng aksyon ng gobyernong Aquino sa walang humpay na pagtaas ng preso ng produktong petrolyo, lalo na ng liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) na mula noong Miyerkules ay bumulusok na sa P6.50/kg ang presyo nito at pinakamalaki nang naitalang pagtaas sa ilalim ng kasalukuyang administrasyon.
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Attacks on homosexuals worry human rights groups in the PhilippinesFriday, February 03, 2012 10:41:49 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 3, 2012) - Filipino gay activists in the Philippines are raising the alarm over the sudden hike in robberies, attempted killings and murders against transgender and gay group members in the Philippines.
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Reflections on the Peace Process By Secretary Teresita Deles Friday, February 03, 2012 08:47:20 PM  | | Metrobank Professorial Chair Lecture
Delivered on 3 February 2012 at the Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
By Teresita Quintos-Deles, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process
Salutations.
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TVIRD presents accomplishments as responsible miner in MindanaoFriday, February 03, 2012 08:16:27 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 3, 2012) - Mining firm TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc. said it has developed a "responsible miner scorecard" that shows its "award-winning" record in environment management and protection, community development, indigenous peoples' relations and economic support to local government and host communities in the southern Philippines.
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Filipino atheist to speak on national televisionThursday, February 02, 2012 10:37:49 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 2, 2012) - Discover the life without a God this Saturday in “The Bottomline with Boy Abunda” as it features the controversial atheist and ‘Filipino Freethinker’ Red Tani.
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Brouhaha over pirated DVDs By Perry Diaz (California)Thursday, February 02, 2012 09:48:00 PM FROM THE TIME President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III appointed Ronald Llamas as presidential adviser on political affairs, Llamas has become the lightning rod for criticism against P-Noy’s administration. But P-Noy doesn’t seem to be bothered with the attacks directed at Llamas. Indeed, nobody could touch Llamas… unless his critics could produce incontrovertible evidence of malfeasance.
The latest “torpedo” launched at Llamas was an allegation that he purchased pirated DVDs. As a result of this controversy involving one of P-Noy’s despised – and envied – shooting buddies, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. issued a memorandum instructing Llamas to explain within five days – by February 1 -- why no administrative disciplinary case should be filed against him for buying pirated DVDs.
In his memo, Ochoa said that Llamas was “seen buying a stack of pirated DVDs worth P2,000.” Llamas responded to the memo immediately to which Ochoa’s office said that it would make a recommendation. According to deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, the recommendation could be administrative sanctions or dismissal.
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Edwin Martinez's Mickey and Minnie Mouse inspired art collection at Warehaus GalleryThursday, February 02, 2012 09:44:42 PM  | | EDWIN MARTINEZ has undertaken a series of paintings with topics ranging across the span of Disney characters. Martinez did an interpretation of everyone’s favorite Disney characters Mickey Mouse alongside with his girlfriend Minnie Mouse.
The Mickey and Minnie Mouse inspired art collection is showcased until February 29, 2012 at W@reh@uz Gallery, 2111 F. Fernando St. Santa Clara, Pasay City (near LRT Gil Puyat Station).
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'Heart-Operated' Individuals Embark on Mission to Give Free ECG/Heart Check to Poor in the PhilippinesThursday, February 02, 2012 09:18:01 PM  | | QUEZON CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 2, 2012) - Two non-government organizations ran and supported by people living on their “bonus lives” following their heart operations held a medical mission giving free ECG (electrocardiogram) tests and heart medicines to people suspected to have heart problems in a slum area in Quezon City in the Philippines.
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Fashion in Kidapawan CityThursday, February 02, 2012 09:00:19 PM  | | Filipinos shop for fashion accessories which are being sold in many stalls in the southern Philippine city of Kidapawan.
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Unified universities to aggravate Davao youth’s poor access to college education (Media Statement - NUSP)Thursday, February 02, 2012 08:37:26 PM A Statement In Light of Davao Rep. Ungab’s Davao Regional State University System (DARSUS) or HB 5311.
Read More JI, Sayyaf terrorists killed in US-led military ops in the PhilippinesThursday, February 02, 2012 05:17:27 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 2, 2012) – The Philippine military, aided by a US spy plane, bombed a terrorist hideout early on Thursday in the southern island of Sulu and killed as many as a dozen gunmen, among them two Jemaah Islamiya bombers and a senior Abu Sayyaf leader, officials said.
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Philippines mounts rescue ops to recover abducted Dutch, Swiss photographersThursday, February 02, 2012 03:01:07 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 2, 2012) – Security forces continued Thursday searching for a Dutch and a Swiss wildlife photographers abducted by Filipino gunmen in the southern Tawi-Tawi province, police and military said.
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1st Placer Best Marine Protected Area 2011, Nakab-ot sa Tungawan, Zamboanga SibugayWednesday, February 01, 2012 09:08:55 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 1, 2012) - Padayon karon sa pag-awhag ang lokal nga kagamhanan sa musipyo sa Tungawan sa Zamboanga Sibugay sa iyang mga katawhan, ilabi na ang mga lumulopyo sa mga kadagatan nga mabantayang hingpit ang maong mga lugar nga giilang Best Marine Protected Area sa atong nasod.
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Philippines raises alert level in IraqWednesday, February 01, 2012 08:58:13 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 1, 2012) – The Philippines on Wednesday raised its alert level over Iraq because of surge in terror attacks and sectarian violence in the country.
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2 European wildlife photographers, Filipino guide abducted in Southern PhilippinesWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:12:42 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Feb. 1, 2012) – Philippine gunmen seized 2 European wildlife photographers and their Filipino guide on Wednesday in the southern province of Tawi-Tawi, police said.
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'Propaganda' ginamit na pananggalan sa kasoWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:06:44 PM  | | DAVAO CITY – Patuloy umano sa pagkalat ng propaganda ang ilang mga leftist organization at human rights groups ukol sa nadakip na suspek sa pambobomba at bigong pagpatay kay Sulu Gov. Sakur Tan sa naturang lalawigan.
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Philippine social program successfulWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:04:46 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 31, 2012) – The Aquino government said the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey taken on December 3-7 last year showed that “self-rated hunger” was statistically identical to the results of the September 2011 survey.
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Philippines, World Food Programme sign MOA on Logistics Information System for Disaster Response PreparednessWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:04:07 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 31, 2012) – The Philippines signed an agreement with the World Food Programme to strengthen the government’s response capacity during disasters.
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‘Shelters of Hope’ rebuild lives in MindanaoWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:03:03 PM  | | NORTH COTABATO (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 31, 2012) - For almost two years, the gently sloping terrain of this once ancient seat of Islamic civilization in southern Philippines had been a picture of lost dreams and uncertain future.
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1 killed in NPA explosives training; 11 others woundedWednesday, February 01, 2012 07:01:56 PM  | | CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 31, 2012) – A grenade explosion at a clandestine explosives training by the communist rebel New People’s Army killed one person and wounded 11 others, including seven minors, in the southern Philippines, officials said on Tuesday.
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Freedom Fund for Filipino Journalists hails UNHR declaration (Media Statement)Wednesday, February 01, 2012 07:00:54 PM STATEMENT OF THE FREEDOM FUND FOR FILIPINO JOURNALISTS (FFFJ) ON THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE’S VIEW THAT THE PHILIPPINE LIBEL LAW IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL COVENANT ON CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS.
Read More Fish kill hits Mindanao’s Lake SebuWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:59:39 PM  | | KIDAPAWAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 31, 2012) – Some 49 tons of fresh water fish were found dead in South Cotabato’s Lake Sebu and Philippine fishery authorities blamed pollution and overcrowded cages and pens as the cause of the kill.
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Ukay-ukay' in Kidapawan CityWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:56:25 PM  | | Filipinos buy used clothes from thrift shops like these in Kidapawan City in the southern Philippines.
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Philippines lowers alert level for YemenWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:55:40 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 30, 2012) – The Philippines has lowered the alert level in Yemen as the political situation improves in the strife-torn Middle East country.
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Philippine soldiers, cops finish training program to 'win peace' in SuluWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:55:08 PM  | | SULU (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 30, 2012) – Over two dozen soldiers and policemen have recently finished a 10-day community relations training program in the southern Philippine province of Sulu.
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NPA rebel killed in Sarangani clashWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:54:11 PM  | | KIDAPAWAN CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 30, 2012) – Government troops clashed with communist rebels on Monday and killing one insurgent in the southern Philippines, officials said.
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PAJERO FIELD MASTER FOR SALE (Zamboanga City)Wednesday, February 01, 2012 06:52:22 PM  | | FOR SALE P720K: Pajero Field Master 2003, powerful 2.8 turbo inter-cooler diesel engine, 88k mileage only, auto tranny, all-power windows, all-power side mirrors, key-less entry, centralized locking system, all original, open deed, tools, DVD player, DVD monitor with remote control, new burglar alarm, Mitsubishi license plate holders, Pioneer DVD stereo radio with remote control, in excellent condition, wrapped-around air con, registered, all-original, mag wheels, chromed mags, brand new tires, reserved tire with genuine Pajero wheel cover, commercial, five doors, leather seats, electronic control front seat adjuster, great suspension, air shock selector, step boards, fog lamps, carpet, matting, Sun Guard tint, complete papers.
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North Cotabato pinasabugan!Wednesday, February 01, 2012 06:50:08 PM  | | COTABATO CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 30, 2012) – Sa kabila ng paghihigpit ng mga awtoridad kontra terorismo sa North Cotabato province ay nalusutan pa rin ang pulisya at militar at isang bomba na naman ang sumabog sa bayan ng Pikit.
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Headless body, abandoned fishing boat recovered off Sulu provinceWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:22:14 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 29, 2012) – Police recovered Sunday a headless body of a man and an abandoned fishing boat near the island town of Banguingi in the southern Filipino province of Sulu, officials said Sunday.
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Philippine bank unions rejoining trade groupWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:16:02 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 29, 2012) – The Philippines’ largest federation of labor groups in the financial services sector - the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) - to rejoin Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP).
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3 timbog sa PDEA buy-bust ops sa ZamboWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:14:31 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 29, 2012) – Natimbog ng Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) ang tatlong katao, kabilang ang isang teenager na bebot, matapos ng “buy-bust” operation sa Zamboanga City.
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Mindanao riders band to help survivors of deadly stormWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:12:37 PM  | | CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) – Mindanao motorcycle riders have banded to provide manpower in assisting relief efforts in the storm-ravaged cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.
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UP Open University Accepting Applicants for SY 2012-2013Wednesday, February 01, 2012 06:11:02 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) - The UP Open University is now accepting applicants for the coming semester to its three undergraduate programs, 24 post-baccalaureate diploma and master's programs, and two doctoral programs.
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Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of 'New Seven Wonders of Nature'Wednesday, February 01, 2012 06:10:14 PM  | | MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) – The Philippines’ underground river in Puerto Princesa City in the province of Palawan has been chosen as among the world’s New Seven Wonders of Nature.
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No foul play in death of Australian priest in the PhilippinesWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:09:22 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) – The Philippine police ruled out foul play in the death of a well-known Australian priest found floating in a river in the central Filipino province of Cebu.
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TVI Pacific Inc. Advances Permit Approval for Near-Mine PropertyWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:07:45 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) - TVI Pacific Inc. announced that its Philippine affiliate, TVI Resource Development (Phils.), Inc. (TVIRD), has completed the Free Prior Informed Consent (FPIC) process for a new Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) in proximity to the producing Canatuan mine.
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Anti-US sentiment lumalakas sa MindanaoWednesday, February 01, 2012 06:06:49 PM  | | ZAMBOANGA CITY (Mindanao Examiner / Jan. 28, 2012) – Lumalakas ang sigaw ng mga aktibistang at leftist organizations kontra sa umano’y balak ng US na damihan ang mga tropa nito sa bansa bilang paniguridad sa Asya.
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