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VOL. XXXII • NO. 354 • 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P18 • MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2019 • www.manilastandard.net • mst.daydesk@gmail.com
TO THE RESCUE. A government evacuation team at Andrew Airbase attends to wounded soldiers in Zamboanga City after an intense firefight between military forces and the Abu Sayyaf Group that saw five soldiers and three Abu Sayyaf killed in Patikul, Sulu. Mark Navales
Bombs rain on ASG lair; 8 die
State forces swoop down on IS-linked bandit group
Duterte: Rumors about my death exaggerated By Nat Mariano
By Francisco Tuyay
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ILITARY forces launched air strikes and artillery fire against a terrorist lair in Maguindanao Saturday, killing eight Islamic State (ISIS)— inspired fighters and destroying bunkers and foxholes. Maj. Arvin John Encinas, spokesman for he 6th Infantry Division, said the assault was launched at 6 a.m. in Sitio Tatak, Barangay Tugal, Sultan sa Barongis, Maguindanao. Two Air Force FA50 bombers dropped eight 250-pound bombs on the lair of the ISIS-linked Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). Encinas said surgical air, artillery and ground operations were launched against
the identified and confirmed location of BIFF sub-leader Salahuddin Hasan alias “Orak.” “He (Hasan) is under the BIFF-Abu Toraife faction, which is believed to be behind the two separate bombings in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat in September last year,” he said. The air and ground bombardment could be heard by residents in Tulunan Next page
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday made fun of critics for believing rumors that he was dead after being out of the public eye for three days. In a Facebook video posted by his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña, Duterte was seen sitting at the table reading newspapers, Region III, also known as Central Luzon, plays a significant role in the Philippines. It holds the distinction of being the largest rice producer and is one of the leading growth regions in the country, thus allowing Filipinos to benefit from its strengths. The region is 66 kilometers from Manila, making it the gateway to Northern Luzon. It has seven provinces: Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac, and Zambales. Central Luzon also has a vibrant history, including an established rapport with seasoned lady legislators who led their constituents to greater heights by providing them with their wants and needs through proper representation in Congress. These lady lawmakers remain an inspiration and beacon to the Filipinos. In the meantime, the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) boasts of its rich, ancient culture and thriving communities. It also has several agricultural and mineral products that benefit Filipinos’ everyday lives. CAR has six provinces, Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province. The vibrant heritage interweaves with modern elements, creating a hub for continuous growth through tourism and other activities. HON. GERALDINE B. ROMAN (Bataan, First District) “As the first transgender woman elected to Philippine Congress, I will use my voice and platform to protect members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination and fight for the rights of women, children, and other marginalized and underserved sectors, and work tirelessly to ensure that they have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive. I will continue to address the challenges faced by these communities, and push for legislative measures that will expand access to healthcare, promote equal rights and opportunities, and improve education and job opportunities to create a more inclusive and equitable society.” As the first transwoman p THE country’s first ItaloFilipino joint venture has taken aim at the country’s growing housing shortage with its latest affordable housing project. Inspired by William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet which is set in Verona, Italy, Ar. Romolo V. Nati, said he is particu larly proud of this project because it’s the first Green economic development of Italpinas Development Corporation(IDC). “Every unit will have a French balcony, and while the units range from 21-26 square meters, they will be livable, “Green” (with increased fresh natural ventilation typical of all IDC Projects), and very affordable which are ideal for the economic market,” Ar. Nati said in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the November 13 sales launch held at a local hotel. A French balcony is also known as a “Juliet” balcony, a reference to Shakespeare’s play, where he wrote how Juliet looked out of her bedroom window to talk to Romeo. It means a balcony without a floor. Instead, a large window or double MANILA – A party-list PHP26 billion in revenue is lost each year by the government to the illicit trade of tobacco products, which deprives the country of much-needed funds to support various government programs. CAGAYAN de Oro 2nd District Rep. Rufus Ro driguez filed House Bill No. 4195 or the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital Act that aims to establish a hospital with at least tertiary level care. Under the bill, the OFW Hospital is expected to pro vide comprehensive and total health care services to all migrant workers in cluding Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) contributors and their dependents. It is also mandated to complement the existing package of services under the Health Care Program to include preventive, promo tive, diagn .Lady legislators lead the charge for Central Luzon and CAR
Mindanao Daily News (November 17, 2022)
Italpinas targets affordable housing with Verona Green Apartments
By MIKE BAÑOS Editor at largeRodriguez files bill seeking to create hospital for OFWs