mj_admin, Author at Mindanao Journal

Thousands of Carlos Hilado Memorial State University students to benefit from BPI’s financial literacy programs

mj_adminSeptember 23, 2025September 23, 202503 mins

In photo (L-R): BPI Foundation’s Manolo Nava, Senior Program Manager, and Carmina Marquez, Executive Director, with Carlos Hilado Memorial State University’s Norberto Mangalubnan, University President, Marissa Quezon, Dean, College of Business Management and Accountancy, and Rhoderick Samonte, Director for Internationalization and External Relations. The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its social development arm,…

Go, Dela Rosa calls for accountability vs corruption in Davao prayer rally

mj_adminSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 202505 mins

PHOTO CAPTION: Davao authorities reported around 7,500 people gathered at San Pedro Square in Davao City as of 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, for the “Pray for the Philippines and for the Release of Former President Rodrigo Duterte” rally, despite intermittent rain. (Photo credit to Ivy Tejano) By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Senator Christopher…

Peace advocates call sober talks over territorial disputes

mj_adminSeptember 20, 2025September 20, 202505 mins

DAVAO CITY – A veteran diplomat-turned-peace advocate cautioned the Marcos administration, on Friday, September 19, against policies in the South China Sea that he said could entangle the Philippines in a major power confrontation. Speaking at the Media Forum on Peace in Asia, Asian Century Philippines Vice President Adolfo Quizon Paglinawan described the government’s approach…

Romualdez, Gabonada Linked to Flood Control Project Issues

mj_adminSeptember 20, 2025September 21, 202502 mins

Reports of corruption in flood control projects have placed House Speaker Martin Romualdez and his aide, Deputy Secretary General Sofonias “Ponyong” Gabonada Jr., under the public spotlight. According to sworn statements from contractors, names of high-ranking officials were allegedly mentioned in connection with demands for commissions or kickbacks in infrastructure contracts, including those for flood…

Globe Brings 917 GDay Closer to Communities through Nationwide Pop-Up Festivities

mj_adminSeptember 20, 2025September 23, 202503 mins

As it celebrates the 10th year of 917 GDay, Globe is taking the festivities beyond Metro Manila with nationwide GDay Pop-Up booths that bring joy, rewards, and meaningful experiences straight to communities nationwide. Earlier this month, Globe kicked off the celebration with pop-up booths in Bulacan (Tanglawan Fest), Manila (U-Belt), Dasmariñas, Davao, and Naga City,…

Pay your water bills through Davao City Water District’s convenient payment channels!

mj_adminSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202501 mins

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Sara dubs HoR leadership change “just for a show”

mj_adminSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202504 mins

* Rep. Polong: “Change of face but the same rotten system” By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte cast doubts Thursday, on the recent leadership change in the House of Representatives, pointing out that incoming Speaker Rep. Faustino Dy III belongs to the inner circle of former Speaker Martin Romualdez and President…

Ombudsman dockets charges vs Remulla, et al.

mj_adminSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202505 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – The Office of the Deputy Ombudsman for Mindanao has officially docketed the affidavit-complaint filed by acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte against Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla and other officials over the alleged kidnapping of former President Rodrigo Duterte and several other offenses linked to a March 11 incident. In…

Rep. Paolo Duterte demands transparency in DPWH projects

mj_adminSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202506 mins

By Ivy Tejano DAVAO CITY – Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte called on Filipinos to demand transparency from the Department of Public Works and Highways, stressing that accountability should not rest solely on lawmakers. Rep. Duterte said in a statement on Monday evening, September 15, that genuine oversight must involve the public, not…

Resignation Is Not Redemption (THE THIRD EYE by Carlo Manubag)

mj_adminSeptember 19, 2025September 19, 202503 mins

The sudden resignation of Speaker Martin Romualdez, after being implicated as the key conspirator in the billions lost to flood control projects—alongside congressman-contractors and his close ally, former House Appropriation Chair Rep. Zaldy Co—raises more questions than it answers. By stepping down and endorsing Rep. Bodjie Dy, a staunch ally of presidential son Zandro Marcos,…