ZAMBO DAILY WIRE

DAVAO CITY --- With the rising concern on global issues like climate change and its impact on biodiversity and marine resources, member countries of the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) are deliberating on a draft framework for joint fisheries development in support of policies that call for the sustainable management of tuna spawning grounds in the Coral Triangle. With the help of the German Technical Cooperation, an initial draft of the MOA prepared by the Philippine EAGA Working Group on Fisheries is now being reviewed and finalized by the member countries. The proposed framework, in the form of a Memorandum of Agreement, will establish the concept of a fisheries consortium among fishing industry stakeholders in the BIMP- EAGA. The proposed consortium is seen as a forum that facilitates discussion of issues on fisheries development as well as opportunities such as access to technology, access to market, access to funding, capaci...

DAVAO CITY—Young Mindanao leaders with a unique experience in the forefront of national policy formulation and lawmaking met here to draft their action agenda in support of peace and development in the region. Alumni of the Congressional Internship Program for Young Muslim Leaders (CIPYML), a partnership project of the Philippine House of Representatives and the U.S. government, gathered for their first-ever reunion to focus on how they can play a more effective role in peace-building and economic growth in their communities. “Community is where it all begins,” said former CIPYML intern Abdelnur Campong. “It’s where we can make a difference, right here, right now.” This is the first reunion for the former interns, who come from different areas of Mindanao and from various Moro tribes. Although they regularly contribute to the CIPYML e-group, this was the first time that alumni from different batches had gathered together under one roof. “This was a chance to see how we can converge ou...

US and Filipino military, and Project Smile provide free cleft palate/lips operation in Jolo, Sulu. (HO/JSOTF-P)