Unicef concerns about boy killed by stray bullet in Maguindanao school

Unicef concerns about boy killed by stray bullet in Maguindanao school

COTABATO CITY — The United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) is deeply concerned about the killing of a five-year-old kindergarten pupil in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur due to a stray bullet, allegedly from warring armed groups in nearby villages. “Schools are zones of peace. The death of a child in a place meant for learning and play is tragic and unacceptable. Unicef expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved family,” Kyungsun Kim, Unicef Philippines Representative, said in a statement released on Friday, Feb. 13. The child, Farhadin Ludtia, a kindergarten pupil of Damabalas Elementary School in Datu Piang, […]... Keep on reading: Unicef concerns about boy killed by stray bullet in Maguindanao school

P370M earmarked for Zamboanga del Sur farm-to-market roads

P370M earmarked for Zamboanga del Sur farm-to-market roads

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced some P370 million in funding this year for farm-to-market roads in Zamboanga del Sur as part of efforts to further cultivate the province’s capacity for agricultural production. According to the President, the funding for Zamboanga del Sur is part of the P33 billion under the Department of Agriculture (DA) intended for the construction and repair of farm-to-market roads nationwide. The President on Thursday inaugurated the rehabilitated Mahayag Dam, pointing to his administration’s push to expand irrigation and farm-to-market infrastructure as part of efforts to secure food supply and uplift […]... Keep on reading: P370M earmarked for Zamboanga del Sur farm-to-market roads

De Lima to Chinese envoy spox: ‘You are not in China’

De Lima to Chinese envoy spox: ‘You are not in China’

MANILA, Philippines — The spokesperson of Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan has been reminded that he is in the Philippines, and not China, after he dangled economic sanctions in response to several government officials’ criticisms. In a statement on Friday, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima poked fun at Chinese Embassy spokesperson Ji Lingpeng for seemingly enjoying the Philippines’ gift of free speech so much, because he cannot practice such in mainland China. However, de Lima said that there are limitations to diplomatic officials’ abuse of immunity — although she admitted that such reminders may be futile because the […]... Keep on reading: De Lima to Chinese envoy spox: ‘You are not in China’

Kung naniniwala kayo sa malas tuwing Friday the 13th gaya ngayong araw, wala nang mas imamalas pa ang love life ng ilang Pilipino.

Lumabas kasi sa survey na marami ang nakakaranas o nakakasaksi pa nga ng panloloko ng kanilang karelasyon.

Pero marami rin ang nagsabing kaya pa

Kung naniniwala kayo sa malas tuwing Friday the 13th gaya ngayong araw, wala nang mas imamalas pa ang love life ng ilang Pilipino. Lumabas kasi sa survey na marami ang nakakaranas o nakakasaksi pa nga ng panloloko ng kanilang karelasyon. Pero marami rin ang nagsabing kaya pa

Kung naniniwala kayo sa malas tuwing Friday the 13th gaya ngayong araw, wala nang mas imamalas pa ang love life ng ilang Pilipino. Lumabas kasi sa survey na marami ang nakakaranas o nakakasaksi pa nga ng panloloko ng kanilang karelasyon. Pero marami rin ang nagsabing kaya pa

Cebu City, Mandaue police arrest 5 alleged unauthorized escorts of Banilad hit-and-run suspect

Cebu City, Mandaue police arrest 5 alleged unauthorized escorts of Banilad hit-and-run suspect

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Five alleged security escorts of Sean Andrew Pajarillo were arrested inside a private hospital in Mandaue City on Wednesday afternoon, February 12, and underwent inquest proceedings on Friday, February 13, at the Mandaue City Prosecutor’s Office at the Mandaue City Hall of Justice. Pajarillo is under hospital arrest in connection with a hit-and-run incident in Barangay Banilad, Cebu City, which killed young entrepreneur Kingston Ralph Ko Cheng. Police said the five men reportedly attempted to enter Pajarillo’s hospital room while he was under police guard. Attempt to enter hospital room Police Lieutenant Colonel Jose Los Baños, […]... Keep on reading: Cebu City, Mandaue police arrest 5 alleged unauthorized escorts of Banilad hit-and-run suspect