“Wild animals can be natural early detection systems for disasters. (That’s) another reason why we should value them.” – Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim, director of the Biodiversity Management Bureau *** Last April 17, on an early dawn, fishermen swimming off Purok Kiblis in Barangay Lomuyon of Kiamba, Sarangani Province were caught by surprised when they […]
Archives for April 2017
Posthumous medal
Right after President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s arrival from a successful visit to three countries in the Middle East, he goes straight to the wake of the late 2Lt. Estilito Saldua, Jr. in San Jose, Batangas on April 17, 2017. Here the President awards a posthumous medal to Saldua who was killed while thwarting the terror attack of the Abu Sayyaf Group in Bohol recently. REY BANIQUET/Presidential Photo
Four Filipinos die in Abu Dhabi road mishap
Dubai, Uinited Arab Emirates – Four young Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) were killed on their way to Good Friday mass while two others were injured in a freak road accident in Abu Dhabi, morning of April 14. The names of the dead victims are being withheld pending notification of their families in the Philippines. Two […]
Pasalubong
President Rodrigo Duterte is assisted by Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo as he shares his pasalubong of chocolates to the children of the 160 repatriated Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who were granted amnesty after they were found working illegally in the Kingdom Saudi Arabia. The President welcomed the repatriated ‘runaway’ OFWs and provided them with cash assistance upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 on April 17, 2017 following his successful visits to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar. KING RODRIGUEZ/ Presidential Photo
Army to Reds: Fulfill promise release soldiers
DAVAO CITY, Philippines (April 17)– The leadership of the Philippine Army is asking the New people’s Army to stand with their promise to release two abducted soldiers in Sultan Kudarat. Army Capt. Rhyan Batchar, spokesperson of the army’s 10th Infantry Division accused the Communist Party of the Philippines/News People’s Army “For its “double-faced lie” when […]
Mt. Banahaw, surroundings still restricted
MANILA — Several areas of Mt. Banahaw-San Cristobal Protected Landscape (MBSCPL), which hosts Mt. Banahaw that some consider a sacred mountain, will remain closed to the public even during this Holy Week. Such restriction is among measures to help prevent further environmental degradation there, noted Salud Pangan who’s protected area superintendent of MBSCPL straddling Quezon […]
GSIS opens college scholarship program
MANILA — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is currently accepting applications for its enhanced GSIS Scholarship Program (GSP) for Academic Year 2017-2018. The deadline for submission of application is June 9, 2017. This year, GSIS is offering a total of 400 scholarship slots to children or dependents of active members and permanent total disability […]
OFW department established soon
DAVAO CITY –A department which will solely focus on the affairs of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) will be established soon. Speaking before thousands of OFWs at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Bahrain President Rodrigo Duterte announced “In a few months, you will have a Department of Overseas Filipino Workers.” Creating an OFW department […]
All-out war against illegal drugs
“I don’t like people involved in drugs. I don’t care if they are soldiers or policemen. I tell them that drug dealers and criminals in my city have only two destinations – the jail or the funeral parlors.” – Former Davao City Mayor Rodrigo D. Duterte, now the 16th president of the Philippines *** “Drug abuse has ruined many lives,” […]
Filipinos urged to prepare always for impending earthquakes
“We never know when an earthquake will occur. But we should know what to do before, during and after the occurrence of such events. Regular safety drills should be done to familiarize citizens with safety and disaster preparedness measures.” Senator Loren Legarda, United Nations International Strategy Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) Global Champion for Resilience, issued that […]
President Rody with His Royal Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulazziz Al Saud
President Rodrigo Duterte is accompanied by His Royal Majesty King Salman Bin Abdulazziz Al Saud, Custodian of Two Holy Mosques and officials of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after the welcome ceremony at His Majesty’s private residence in Rawdhat Khuraim on April 11, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo
Joint gov’t forces to neutralize remaining bandits in Bohol
DUMAGUETE CITY, April 11 (PNA) -– Joint Government forces prepares for a possible assault to finish off or neutralize the suspected Abu Sayyaf rebels who are believed to be holed out in a house in the interior sub-village of Sitio Ibaya, Barangay Napo in town, Bohol. Five ASG members were reported killed during the encounter. […]
CBCP to Visita Iglesia goers: Prayers first before ‘selfies’
MANILA – An official of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines-Public Affairs Committee (CBCP-PAC) reminded the faithful who will be visiting churches on Maundy Thursday for the Visita Iglesia to refrain from taking pictures while praying in order to preserve the solemnity of the religious activity. Fr. Jerome Secillano, CBCP-PAC Executive Secretary noted that the […]