General Santos News

Antonino replaces Dureza in MinDA
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- President Benigno C. Aquino III has appointed former South Cotabato Rep. Lualhati R. Antonino to head the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), replacing Jesus G. Dureza who is on a holdover capacity from the Arroyo administration.

Sustainability a concern
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The annual national tuna congress, now on its 12th year, kicked off here yesterday with discussions on prospects and sustainability of the industry.

ICRC to swamp Liguasan Marsh with tilapia fingerlings
GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is targeting to release 13 million tilapia fingerlings into the Liguasan Marsh to help families affected by the war in Central Mindanao make money and bring normalcy to their lives.

Quezon fishermen find new ways to earn money after typhoons
GENERAL NAKAR, QUEZON – For the fishermen in this far-flung province, the typhoons that struck their main livelihood in 2004 opened other opportunities.

Jose: Celebrating 8th year in Davao
HOW does a business keep afloat and stay on top even in a competitive market? "Innovation and quality services" according to Donna Mae Congson. read more

Olympic champ Kitajima to represent Japan at Asian Games
TOKYO — Four-time Olympic breaststroke champion Kosuke Kitajima has been named in Japan's team for the Asian Games.

Football: Torres still one month away from full fitness
Fernando Torres is still one month away from reaching full fitness although he is ahead of schedule in his ongoing rehabilitation.

PABA Super Baseball tournament hahataw
Gugulong ngayon ang Philippine Amateur Baseball Association (PABA) Super Baseball Tournament sa pagdaraos ng dalawang laro sa Korean Baseball Field sa Carmona, Cavite.

Cesafi football starts today at USC-TC
THE much-anticipated Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. football tournament kicks off today at the University of San Carlos (USC)-Technological Center. read more

Django wants billiards in Olympics
Francisco "Django" Bustamante is out for what could be his toughest mission. The reigning world 9-ball champion plans to lead a group of world-class players in a campaign to include billiards in the Olympics. "I think it's time," Bustamante, 46, said during an interview in his house in Parañaque City. "The Filipinos are the best in the sport and we have to grab that opportunity." For the past ...