Brian Baltazar Bingil Cotabato City Mayor Cynthia Frances Guiani-Sayadi and Midsayap, North Cotabato Mayor Romeo Anaña as they sign the accord.  Cotabato City Mayor Atty Cynthia Frances Guiani- Sayadi and Midsayap Mayor Romeo Araña signed the deal for Sisterhood Agreement forging partnership to boost local economy, peace and order among others. Initiated by the City of Cotabato thru the leadership of Hon. Atty. Frances Cynthia Guiani- Sayadi, the sisterhood agreement is perceived to boost the partnership among the two local government units in their desire to promote effective and transparent governance for the benef it of their respective constituencies. The Local Chief Executive of the Municipality of Midsayap, Mayor Romeo Araña and Vice Mayor Manuel Rabara with all membrers of the Sangguniang Bayan believe that this agreement will bare fruits on the five keys areas where both LGUs can strongly benefit from. 1. Intensified Trade, Commerce and Local Economy 2. Stre

Bag-iw an original song by the popular Filipino artist Asin whose lead vocalist is from Korondal,  South Cotabato , Mindnanao. Veteran South Cotabato Musicians "Bandang Timog" lead by Caloy Bengil together with Totong Mendoza, Moking Farupo (one of the Asin's composer) and Rayvee Sisneros the new member of the group give life to the song with the accompaniment of Guitars, Flute and Rain Stick an indigenous musical instrument made of bamboo and pebbles inside it. The group is in the final process of recreating a group reviving OPM Ethnic Song popularized by Asin, Joey Ayala and their own composition.

In general, Year 2019 has opened more avenues for development than destruction. Though several catastrophes hit the 2 nd largest island of the Philippines, it still remained steadfast specifically its government and residents. With high hopes and spirits, Mindanaons withstood the test of times and remained intact despite of the blows it encountered.

Francis Jabido & Brian B. Bingil - December 26, 2019 Photo of the Annular Solar Eclipse Photo Credits: DOST-PAGASA Balut, Sarangani Island in Davao Occidental will be the path of this occasional scientific phenomena known as Annular Solar Eclipse.  It will comm 12:43 until 2:30 pm Philippine Time. This occurrence has never happened for the last 75 years according to Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Administration (PAGASA) in a Press Conference 6 days ago. Location of Balut Island, Photo courtesy of Google Earth Pro. Few might have known that Balut, a magnificent islet is part of the groups of islands in the municipality of Sarangani, province of Davao Occidental located at the northern part of Gen. Santos City. This stunning island is a highly potential tourist destination not only for local tourist but to foreigners as well. Aerial view of Balut Island, courtesy of Balut Island Tour FB Page

By: Francis Jabido Few minutes after the December 16, 2019 - 6.9 magnitude  earthquake that crashed buildings in Padada, and Mantano, Davao Del Sur Municipalities multiple aftershocks send residents in and out of their homes. In Koronadal the neighborhood has been jittery and restless. I felt about seven (7) aftershocks and the closest interval was 3:11, 3:34, 3:50, 3:54 in the afternoon.  While I was organizing my thoughts of another topic to write, I felt another  strong tremor at 3:00 in the morning. In an interview by Noli De Castro via DZMM in the early morning TV broadcas with USec. Renato Sulidum - DOST Officer In-Charge and Philippine Volcanogy and Seismology (PHILVOLCS), he said that there were more than 500 aftershocks as of press time. However, contrary to misinformation being spread in social-media network he never said about stronger earthquake than what was experienced recently.

By: Brian B. Bingil & Francis Jabido PHILVOLC Bulletin # 1, showing the epicenter and magnitude of the recent earthquake. A large portion of Mindanao residents were terrified when another intense earthquake jolted the island for the fourth time since October 11, 2019. According to PHILVOCS , the magnitude 6.9 Mindanao Earthquake was felt at 2:11 PM , with a depth of 030 kilometers, 06.64N, 125.30E - 006 km N 86 o  W of Padada (Davao Del Sur). Reported Intensities are VI in Matanao, Davao Del Sur. (Source PHILVOLCS) After the quake the streets and its surrounding turned back to normal again.. After which. series of aftershocks were felt which reached to about 7 times, that made the affected residents more cautious. Related Videos shared on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cloudhardy1988/videos/2563810690522461/