Intex partners with Chinese firm to develop Mindoro Nickel Project
Intex Resources ASA has partnered with with MCC8 Group Co Ltd., a major Chinese state-controlled engineering and construction company, to develop the Mindoro Nickel Project. Read Story
LATEST STORIES
- Calapan now totally bans plastic bags
- 300 urban poor families soon to have their own homes in Calapan
- 5 groups get P300,000 in livelihood aid in Oriental Mindoro
- Philippine economy stable amid world crisis–BSP
- DOE launches E-Trike design contest
Around the Island
- Bridge soon to link Mindoro and Batangas
- Vintage bomb found in Calapan City
- Calapan City distributes boat engines to fishermen
- Roxas school among PH’s eco-friendly schools
- Umali, Dolor get awards from Oriental Mindoro journalists
Region
- Puerto Princesa river among new 7 wonders
- Definitely no mining for Puerto Princesa–Hagedorn
- Palawan NGOs oppose limestone quarry in Bataraza
Nation
- NEDA to pursue 2012 economic growth target
- DILG creates 25 more Tourist Police Units
- Tobacco ’dust’ can help provide food, curb pests in fishponds
Global Pinoy
- Immigration to foreigners: Report immediately
- Teenage migrants more adaptive to foreign cultures
- Tell-tale signs of human trafficking
Technoloy
- BBC World News features Philippine innovation Liter of Light
- GILAS connects 75 Negros Occidental schools to the Internet
- Dell unveils new bing maps boulder microsite
Feature & Commentary
- Rustic beauty of Mimaropa
- Positive child discipline through visual arts
- Mt. Halcon climb moratorium: Who really benefited?
ON YOUTUBE
San Jose, Occidental Mindoro during World War II.
ISLAND BLOGGERS
PAMATOK (YOKE): by Norman A. Novio
Finally, Mangyans as Municipal Legislators
November 20, 2011 was a red-letter day for the Tau-Buhid and Alangan, two of the biggest ethic groups of Mangyans in Occidental Mindoro, specifically those who dwell in the upland communities of Sablayan. Municipal Mayor Eduardo B. Gadiano signed Executive Order No. 2011 – 014 creating the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the preparation and adoption of local guidelines on the mandatory representation of the indigenous cultural communities/indigenous peoples in policy-making bodies and local legislative councils. Read Blog
Between Honesty and Hope: by Edicio Dela Torre
Martin Luther King on the Corona Impeachment
That day, I briefly Googled for quotes from this modern day prophet, as a simple way of honoring him, and to serve as my “liturgy of the word” for the Sunday. And since Monday was to be the start of the impeachment proceedings against Chief Justice Corona, I hoped I might find some relevant words from Dr. King. Read Blog
AROUND MINDORO
BANCURO RUINS. The Bancuro Church Ruins, or the Simbahang Bato, is located in Brgy. Bancurro in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro. It was built in the 17th century by the Augustinian priests to serve as house of worship and a place of refuge against the Moro invaders. But in 1824, the Moros conquered the area and burned the fort.
Photo by Josemari
