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Mayor in Duterte drug list shot dead in South Cotabato
Police are looking into 'personal grudge' as a possible motive for the fatal attack on Mayor Pablo Matinong Jr of Sto Niño, South Cotabato
'Vital witness' in Ampatuan massacre survives attack in South Cotabato
(UPDATED) 'Sangki is a vital witness in the second wave of prosecution for the Maguindanao massacre, and it is not far-fetched that his ambush today had something to do with the horrible case,' says Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
Cotabato City mayor's top aide shot dead
Police are investigating the motive behind the killing of Aniceto 'Boy' Rasalan, the executive secretary and spokesperson of Mayor Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi
Cotabato City hospital gets BARMM funding for coronavirus testing
'We are dealing with an enemy that we cannot see with our naked eyes. Through our cooperation, understanding, and strong faith in Allah, we are confident that we will surpass this challenge,' says BARMM chief minister Ahod Ebrahim
Amid lockdown, Bukidnon imposes, lifts ban on rice export on the same day
(UPDATED) Other provinces in Mindanao – Tawi-Tawi, Davao Oriental, North Cotabato – are also preparing for the heavy demand for rice due to the lockdowns across the country
Due to coronavirus fears, North Cotabato earthquake victims told to go home
The order aims to decongest various evacuation centers in the province of occupants. Evacuees who do not have homes to return to are exempted from the order.
Cotabato City on lockdown
Kidapawan City is also placed under community quarantine
North Cotabato implements 'pre-emptive' lockdown
Tourists are temporarily barred from visiting the Mt. Apo National Park and the Asik-Asik Falls
At least 5 injured in twin IED blasts in Cotabato province
(3rd UPDATE) The twin blasts in Cotabato province on Sunday evening, December 22, follow a grenade attack in Cotabato City
At least 12 injured in Cotabato City grenade attack
(3rd UPDATE) 8 are soldiers and 4 are civilians, says Western Mindanao Command spokesman Major Arvin Encinas
EU donates P28-M for victims of Cotabato earthquakes
The donation is expected to support efforts to deliver emergency shelter, food, clean water, and psychosocial support to victims of the series of strong earthquakes that struck Cotabato in October
IN PHOTOS: Damaged gov't facilities in Cotabato need rehab aid
Mayors of the affected local government units are asking for assistance to restore public facilities
Building back better: QC helps Cotabato assess damage after earthquakes
Instead of extending financial aid and relief goods, the Quezon City government conducts consultations and damage assessment in affected LGUs
DOLE to provide employment aid to victims of Cotabato earthquakes
The Department of Labor and Employment says cash assistance will also be given to families of overseas Filipino workers in affected areas
Why should we alter our course? This week's outlook
We wonder how many stories in the high seas are left untold – whether by Philippine Navy troops who would get into confrontations with Chinese ships or Filipino fishermen who are constantly harassed in our own waters
FALSE: Photos of 'whirlwind, tornado' in Cotabato after earthquakes
The photos are from Mexico, not the Philippines
Foreign leaders send sympathies to Philippines after Cotabato earthquakes
The United States, European Union, and China condole with victims of the strong earthquakes that struck Cotabato and other parts of Mindanao in the span of 16 days
NDRRMC: Cotabato earthquakes death toll rises to 21
At least 16 people were killed in Cotabato
Study shows Mindanao residents don't have 'go bags' for disasters
Money is the biggest barrier to disaster-preparedness for the households in Mindanao, the study shows
'Beyond repair': Dread and anxiety in Kidapawan after strong earthquakes
Like others in earthquake-struck communities, the people of Barangay Ilomavis in Kidapawan City are still coming to terms with the destruction caused by the strong tremors
LGUs send help to earthquake-hit communities in Mindanao
(6th UPDATE) Here are some of the local governments and officials who have extended a helping hand to Cotabato and other affected areas
At least 17 dead in Cotabato earthquakes
(3rd UPDATE) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council says nearly 146,745 people are affected in Soccsksargen and Davao region
'Where do we go from here?' Families flee landslide-buried villages in Makilala
A resident of Barangay Luayon in Makilala, Cotabato, says that after the October 31 earthquake, 'nothing was left of our of village'
After hotel collapse, Kidapawan mayor urges businesses to inspect buildings
(UPDATED) Post-earthquake, Kidapawan Mayor Joseph Evangelista admits the city does not even know how to demolish the 6-story Eva Hotel
FAST FACTS: The destructive earthquakes that hit Mindanao
(UPDATED) Since the 1900s, Mindanao has been hit by at least 35 earthquakes. Here are the 3 earthquakes classified by Phivolcs as ‘destructive.’
Tulunan officials seek help for earthquake victims
(UPDATED) Municipal officials have asked provincial officials and the national government for more tents, food packs, and trauma healing for earthquake victims
LOOK: Buildings destroyed by magnitude 6.5 quake that struck parts of Mindanao
This happened just two days after a stronger magnitude 6.6 tremor rocked the same area that killed at least 6 people and injured hundreds in the region
Village chief killed by falling debris in Cotabato
Barangay Batasan Chairman Cesar Bangot of Makilala town was in the village hall when a magnitude 6.5 earthquake knocked down the structure
'We were screaming.... Everyone was crying': Tulunan residents recall earthquake
Residents are reeling from two massive earthquakes that hit Tulunan, Cotabato, in a span of two weeks. They say the latest earthquake was 'scary' and 'traumatic.'
[OPINION] We need an earthquake early warning system in the country
We should emulate the way Japan warns its citizens of earthquakes
At least 6 dead as magnitude 6.6 earthquake rocks Mindanao
(5th UPDATE) Dozens of people in various parts of Mindanao are hurt following the tremor, the second strong earthquake to hit Mindanao in just two weeks
Magnitude 6.6 earthquake strikes Cotabato
(10th UPDATE) The earthquake strikes Tulunan town and affects other parts of Mindanao just two weeks after a strong earthquake hit the same area
Comelec suspends special elections in South Cotabato, Southern Leyte
This follows a Supreme Court decision directing the poll body to proclaim Shirlyn Bañas Nograles as the duly-elected representative of the 1st district of South Cotabato, including General Santos City
NDRRMC: At least 6 dead, 93 injured in Mindanao earthquake
(UPDATED) The NDRRMC reports 1,699 infrastructure damaged following the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Cotabato
Magnitude 5 aftershock strikes Cotabato
This is an aftershock of the magnitude 6.3 earthquake that struck the same area and affected parts of Mindanao on October 16
IN PHOTOS: Mindanao earthquake's trail of damage
Local officials in affected areas are still assessing the total cost of the damage inflicted by the magnitude 6.3 earthquake
1 dead as magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits Cotabato
(4th UPDATE) Local officials say a child died in a house collapse in the town of Datu Paglas, Maguindanao
SC to Comelec: Proclaim Shirlyn Nograles as South Cotabato representative
The Supreme Court nullifies the Commission on Elections' order to suspend the election for representative of South Cotabato's 1st District
20 dead as truck plunges down ravine in South Cotabato
The South Cotabato Provincial Police offices says 15 victims died on the spot, while 5 others died in hospitals
3 dead, 2 missing in Cotabato City sea collision
Two motor bancas collide at Rio Grande de Mindanao in Cotabato City
At least 16 dead from dengue in Cotabato
The province has recorded 3,788 dengue cases from January 1 to July 19, much higher than the 1,253 cases recorded in the same period in 2018
Elderly woman killed, 2 others wounded in North Cotabato air strike
The military says the air and ground assault at dawn was in an area controlled by the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
Comelec to hold elections in Southern Leyte, South Cotabato on October 26
The Commission on Elections says polls in the areas were suspended to a later date due to 'operational and logistical constraints' as the new districts were created only months before the May 13 polls
2 soldiers killed in North Cotabato clash with NPA
Police say the soldiers were conducting a community support program in Arakan town when they were attacked by communist rebels
Court junks drug charges vs North Cotabato state college president
Kidapawan City Regional Trial Court Judge Henelinda Diaz says the search warrants used to conduct the raid on the home of then CFCST president Samson Molao are invalid
Magnitude 5.6 earthquake hits North Cotabato
(UPDATED) The earthquake is strongly felt in Makilala town in North Cotabato, Kidapawan City, Koronadal City, and Santa Cruz in Davao del Sur
Members ask Duterte to reconsider closure of Kapa-Community Ministry
At the Acharon Sports Complex, Joel Apolinario raises the hopes of thousands of members of Kapa-Community Ministry. Meanwhile, at the nearby Lagao Gymnasium, Duterte orders the arrest of Kapa officials.
Piñol's brother, daughter win posts in Cotabato province
Piñol has three other brothers who lost their election bids
Dynasty members, old names capture new districts in 2019
Meanwhile, in two areas where there will be new districts after 2019, political dynasties and prominent politicians grab important local posts
BARMM human rights worker shot dead in Cotabato City
BARMM human rights investigator Archad Ayao is killed by a suspect riding a motorcycle
