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'Mothers for Peace' tackles issues affecting women

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:11:17 +0800

SOME 30 members of "Mothers for Peace" core group and women leaders in General Santos City convened in a two-day activity entitled "Orientation and Workshop on Pro-Women Laws and Bills."

Tonton confirms mayoralty bid

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:09:35 +0800

LAWYER Loreto "Tonton" Acharon revealed last week that he is definitely running for mayor against Representative Darlene Magnolia Antonino-Custodio in 2010.

Conal Holdings accused of playing 'dirty tactics'

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:08:59 +0800

ACCUSATIONS of bribery and intimidation have hounded the Alcantara-led coal-fed power project in nearby Maasim, Sarangani province as opposition to the venture gets wider.

20T-hectare cassava expansion area eyed

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:08:20 +0800

SOME 20,000 hectares of cassava farm lands are targeted as expansion areas this year in Central Mindanao with corporate giant San Miguel Corp. as the buyer.

City concludes Yaman Gensan

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:07:00 +0800

THE City Government of General Santos, in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Smed Council, concluded the month-long Yaman Gensan celebration at the Gaisano Mall Atrium on

Central Mindanao economy slows down in 2008

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:05:45 +0800

THE global economic crisis, security problems and flooding pulled down the economic performance of Central Mindanao region last year, officials said.

Armm to declare Polloc as 1st special ecozone

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:00:52 +0800

EFFORTS have shifted to high gear to proclaim a coastal portion in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) as its first special economic zone.

Thrilling episodes as Zorro nears end

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:58:06 +0800

THE swashbuckling crusader Zorro further unmasks high-adventure sequences and thrilling plot twists in the series' much awaited finale.

Growing own fertilizer, feeds

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 19:51:59 +0800

THEY are not given much attention by farmers. In fact, some people consider them as wastes and of no value at all.

Local tuna producers brace for 2-month ban on fishing

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:08:15 +0800

PURSE seine operators fishing in international waters are bracing themselves for a major cut in tuna production beginning next month.

RP biggest malls step up rivalry

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:07:31 +0800

GENERAL Santos City is getting the bonanza and the upside as a result of the rivalry between the country's two biggest mall operators.

Sarangani prepared vs H1N1

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:07:07 +0800

SARANGANI provincial health officer Dr. Antonio Yasaña has confirmed one case of influenza A (H1N1) in Malapatan town but said the patient has fully recovered.

C. Mindanao investment opportunities identified

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:05:40 +0800

NEW investment opportunities were identified in Central Mindanao in a bid to accelerate economic growth in the area, officials confirmed on Thursday.

Dev’t package for Armm to become transparent

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:05:29 +0800

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- Regional officials broke a tradition by enlisting, for the first time ever, local newspapers, radio and television networks to disseminate the details and fiscal allocation per proje

Cotelco retains status as non-stock cooperative

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:04:56 +0800

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- The general membership of the Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco), one of the biggest power cooperatives in Central Mindanao, has passed Resolution Number 01-2009, which adopted

Acharon opens veggie gab

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:04:14 +0800

THE 7th National Vegetable Congress held on July 14-16 in General Santos City was a success, having been participated by at least 700 participants from different regions nationwide.

Sarangani advocates 'negosyo'

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:03:13 +0800

ALABEL, Sarangani -- Sarangani officials cited the strong partnership between government and the private sector in making successful communities to engage in entrepreneurship.

1.28M PPV buys

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:00:36 +0800

By Edwin G. Espejo

Shining bright at 25

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:59:51 +0800

GENERAL Santos City is where I finished my pre-school, elementary, and secondary education. Nine years ago, I stepped out from this institution after high school.

Growing cassava for food, profit

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:58:48 +0800

LOCALLY known as kamoteng kahoy or balinghoy, cassava (scientific name: Manihot esculenta) ranks second only to sweet potato in hectarage among root crops produced in the country.

Malungon wins allies in 'education for all' drive

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:02:37 +0800

MALUNGON, Sarangani -- The town's performance and implementation of Quality Education for Sarangani Today (Quest) project has been gaining more assistance from the private sector.

Teachers to join electoral reforms' campaign in Armm

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:01:51 +0800

KIDAPAWAN CITY -- Public school teachers in Sulu province have signified their commitment and interest to support a poll watchdog in its campaign for electoral reforms.

Armm gets P1B infra fund

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:00:49 +0800

KIDAPAWAN CITY--- Mayors and governors in five provinces comprising the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) received Tuesday a total of P1 billion infrastructure subsidies earmarked for variou

Coal plant to boost Sarangani's ecozone

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:00:05 +0800

PROSPECTIVE locators to the proposed special economic zone in the western part of Sarangani will enjoy reliable and cheap power supply once a huge coal power plant becomes operational in the area, a t

Gadgets, machines show opened at Gaisano Mall

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:59:18 +0800

THE Techie IT Business '09, a gadgets and machines show for 2009, recently opened at the Gaisano Mall Atrium in General Santos City.