Govt awardee says few options for OFW families in Maguindanao

Govt awardee says few options for OFW families in Maguindanao PASAY CITY, Philippines – Maguindanao province, the site of a mass killing last month, is one of the safest places in the country. That is according to Abdilah Malasigan, whose family was recently hailed as the Model Overseas Filipino...

Philippines Needs More Soldiers in Warlord Fight, Teodoro Says

Philippines Needs More Soldiers in Warlord Fight, Teodoro Says Jan. 18 (Bloomberg) — Philippine President Gloria Arroyo ’s vow to dismantle private armies after a massacre that left 57 dead in November is doomed unless more soldiers are added to it, according to former Defense Secretary Gilbert...

‘Give us a chance,’ says member of body vs private armies

‘Give us a chance,’ says member of body vs private armies Let the commission against private armies do its job first, a member said, as it appealed to the public to suspend judgment. Read more on Philippine Daily Inquirer Related Articles: UPDATE ON ILIGAN CITY AFTER TYPHOON SENDONG A Filipino in...

Business in Maguindanao remains bullish, says CGA

Business in Maguindanao remains bullish, says CGA Central Mindanao (Region 12) remained strong despite the infamous November 23 Maguindanao massacre that claimed the lives of 57 people, including 32 journalists, in what has been described as the worst political-related killing in the country to date. Read...

Ampatuan civil registrar’s office says

Ampatuan civil registrar’s office says AMPATUAN, Maguindanao (MindaNews/11 December) — The deputy local civil registrar here said they have not issued any death certificate for the victims of the Ampatuan Massacre of November 23, because no one has come to ask and they have no data to base the...