Philippine Muslim Today

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Privatization of Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric Complexes: A Sinister plan

VACCINES AND LEADERSHIP, SINOVAC AND TRANSPARENCY

Julmunir I. Jannaral | A7

Ali G. Macabalang | A8

Homobono A. Adaza | A8

A culture of nepotism and repaying favor stir instability

HOW DO VACCINES WORK?

Abdul Hannan M. Tago | A10

Muslim today PHILIPPINE

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Vol. I, No. 35 | February 12-18, 2021 (Jumad ‘ul Akhir 30 — Rajab 6, 1442) | 2 Sections | 12 Pages

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BARMM urged to oppose privatization of Agus-Pulangi Hydroelectric complexes UP Islamic Studies to feature Prof. Sadain in a Webinar on February 14 By JULMUNIR I. JANNARAL Bureau Chief, NCR News Bureau

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A2 BANGSAMORO

By ALI G. MACABALANG

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OTABATO CITY: Organized power consumers have urged the Bangsamoro autonomous officialdom and other government authorities in Mindanao to oppose a planned privatization of the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complexes (APHC) in what was described as another attempt by business oligarchs for control of the industry in the guise of public welfare betterment. The Lanao Power Consumers Federation (LAPOCOF), which has initiated the dissenting campaign, was hoping that the leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) led by Chairman Manny Piñol, and local government

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A3 MINDANAO

A5 PHILIPPINES

B1 TOURISM

Chief Minister Ebrahim speaks with CSOs for inclusive moral governance

SPDA strengthens role for Mindanao economic development

Sobejana’s rise to AFP top post draws plaudits

The Chinese Entrepreneurs: A Huge Factor in the Economic Development of Tawi-Tawi

Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod “Al-Haj Murad” Ebrahim personally spoke with various stakeholders from sectors across the Bangsamoro region through the first edition of „Mushawarah: A Dialogue Towards an Inclusive Moral Governance‟ on Friday.

CONDUCIVE TO CORRUPTION. Above photo is culled from a video footage by MinDA Chairman Manny Piñol showing long queues of big cargo trucks parked on both sides of the road leading to the ports of Sorsogon-Samar along the Maharlika highway.

Various sectors have expressed bright prospects for more cohesive campaign against terrorism, organized crimes and for better military backing in civil governance, with the designation of Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana as new AFP chief-of-staff.

From a sleepy town to a bustling business center in the Province of Tawi-Tawi, Bongao is a microcosm of „business district‟ that is widely happening in rich regions of the country like Metro Manila, Cebu City, Davao City and down south in Zamboanga City.


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