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Groups join call for aerial spray ban in Mindanao
Protesters continue to barricade a national highway in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur to prevent mining trucks from passing through. The rallyists are blaming the government for allowing mining firms to operate in protected areas in the province. GMANews.TV

Groups join call for aerial spray ban in Mindanao

More groups have joined the call for Malacañang to issue an executive order banning aerial spraying in Mindanao farming communities.
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Mindanao traders find greener pastures in Greenhills
Mindanao traders find greener pastures in Greenhills
When the Cotabato barter trade closed in the 1980s, businessman Abdul Macabantog went to Manila to look for business opportunities. He landed at the Greenhills Shopping Center, where he set up exhibits for antiques and jewelry. Read more
Mining turns Zambales river into color of blood
Mining turns Zambales river into color of blood
Zambales has rare pine forest, rich rice lands, and deep rivers -- all are being sacrificed because of the province's mixed blessing of also being rich in minerals, which are being mined like there is no tomorrow. On paper, some of the mining... Read more
Blast damages poll exec's home in Nueva Ecija - report
11/19/2009 | 12:05 PM
A grenade explosion damaged the house of an election officer in Nueva Ecija in northern Philippines Wednesday night, even as authorities are determining whether the incident is related to the... More
US-bound rebel returnee killed in Bataan ambush
11/18/2009 | 08:02 AM
A former communist rebel who left his comrades and was about to migrate to the United States was shot dead in broad daylight in Bataan province Tuesday, a radio report said Wednesday. More
Group launches hunger strike vs mining project in Mindoro
11/17/2009 | 06:02 PM
Residents of Mindoro Oriental have launched an indefinite hunger strike in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Quezon City to protest a mining project in the... More
Cops secure witnesses in killing of Isabela poll exec
11/17/2009 | 01:31 PM
Witnesses to the killing of a provincial Commission on Elections (Comelec) official in Isabela province have surfaced to help authorities file criminal charges against the suspected killers of... More
Ex-mayor of San Quintin, Abra shot dead
11/17/2009 | 12:42 PM
Jovito Baldos Diaz, former mayor of San Quintin town in Abra province was gunned down in Brgy. Labaan Monday night. More
Measles resurgence noted in Iloilo province
11/15/2009 | 10:53 AM
Health officials have noted resurgence in measles cases in Western Visayas, with the province of Iloilo topping the list with 33 out of the 41 confirmed measles laboratory results. More
Fire kills 16 people in Bacolod City - official
11/02/2009 | 08:00 AM
(Update 11:46 a.m.) An official said 16 people, including children, have been killed in a fire that swept through a residential building as people slept in a slum community in the central... More
Suspects in Greenbelt 5 robbery killed in Cebu
10/30/2009 | 07:39 AM
(Updated 11:10 a.m.) Four suspected members of the notorious Alvin Flores Gang, including its supposed leader, were shot dead in an encounter with government agents in the central Philippine... More
Report: Teacher probed for having pupils eat paper
10/16/2009 | 06:58 PM
An elementary school teacher in Negros Oriental province is being investigated for allegedly ordering pupils to eat small pieces of paper inside the classroom. More
Cebu dancing inmates dance to Korean hit song ‘Nobody’
10/14/2009 | 03:34 PM
After becoming a cyberspace sensation in 2007, the famous "dancing inmates" of Cebu once again gained popularity after dancing to “Nobody," a hit song sung by the all-girl Korean pop group Wonder... More
Groups join call for aerial spray ban in Mindanao
11/21/2009 | 05:53 PM
More groups have joined the call for Malacañang to issue an executive order banning aerial spraying in Mindanao farming communities. More
Abu Sayyaf commander killed in Basilan
11/20/2009 | 02:27 PM
A sub-commander of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf linked to various kidnapping and bombing incidents in the past was killed in a special military operation in the southern Philippine province of... More
Don't pay P10M ransom, Basilan hostages' kin told
11/20/2009 | 12:20 AM
The military on Thursday appealed to the families and superiors of the three abducted factory workers in Basilan not to give in to the ransom demand of the kidnappers. More
Abductors ask P10M for Basilan hostages
11/18/2009 | 07:57 PM
Police investigators are verifying information that the abductors of three plywood factory workers in Basilan province are asking for a P10-million ransom in exchange for the freedom of their... More
2 militiamen killed in Davao City NPA attack
11/18/2009 | 03:32 PM
Suspected communist rebels on Tuesday shot dead two government militiamen in Davao City in southern Philippines, the military reported on Wednesday. More
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SM Prime eyes overseas listing of China malls
2009-11-20 10:25:45
SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest owner and operator of shopping malls, is studying...
Suicide bomber kills 13 in western Afghanistan
2009-11-20 16:21:57
KABUL – A suicide bomber riding a motorcycle killed 13 people, including a police officer, and...
iGMA: StarStruck V aspirants to be revealed on Saturday
2009-11-19 18:45:32
After several months of action-packed worldwide auditions, StarStruck V will announce on...
Alleged burglar warms up bottle for crying baby
2009-11-20 12:22:12
INDIANAPOLIS – An 18-year-old is in police custody after he warmed up a bottle for a crying baby...