MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines seeks international collaboration on better protecting two migratory birds under threat and passing through this country while traveling along East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). There’s urgency for such protection as population of the Christmas Island frigatebird (scientific name ‘Fregata andrewsi’) and Yellow bunting (scientific name ‘Emberiza sulphurata’) is declining due to habitat […]
Archives for October 2017
Ombudsman indicts two ex-immigration commissioners for plunder
MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Conchita Carpio Morales has ordered the filing of charges for Plunder against Bureau of Immigration (BI) Commissioners Al Argosino and Michael Robles, together with Wenceslao Sombero, Jr., president of the Asian Gaming Service Providers Association, Inc. (AGSPA), after they were found to have extorted P50 million in exchange for the release […]
New AFP chief vows to eliminate remaining security threats
MANILA, Philippines — Newly-appointed Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff, Gen. Rey Leonardo Guerrero, on Thursday vowed to neutralize all the remaining security threats in the country during his term. Guerrero replaced Año who is due to retire on October 26. He will be serving the AFP until December as he is due for […]
Briones signs order ensuring P4K take home pay for teachers
MANILA, Philippines — Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones on Thursday signed DepEd Order (DO) 55, ensuring that teachers will have no less than PHP4,000 net in their monthly take home pay. The move aims to help teachers manage their finances after data showed that many teachers avail of various loans, even from loan […]
Mayor Inday wants IDPs from Marawi to stay in Davao while rehab is ongoing
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio wants the internally displaced persons (IDP) from Marawi City to stay in the city while the rehabilitation is still ongoing. Duterte-Carpio explained that she wants to make sure that these people will be stable upon their return to their city. “Sa pagka-karon, wala pay na put-up nga […]
Presidential daughter thanks Davao Occidental for supporting her father
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Sixteen months after his father’s victory, Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio thanked the people of Davao Occidental for spending their own money to show support to his father. In her speech during the 2nd Founding Anniversary of the province in the town of Malita, She emphasized “Many of […]
Duterte’s 2nd visit to Japan to enhance bilateral relations
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte’s working visit to Japan on October 29 to 31 is intended to further enhance the strong bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said Duterte will discuss matters of mutual interest to both countries with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. He said […]
MinDA chief underscores construction players’ role in rebuilding Marawi
PARAñAQUE CITY, Philippines —-Mindanao Development Authority Chairman Datu Abul Khayr Alonto urges the construction industry players of the country to be the government’s partners in the reconstruction of the city. In a speech delivered during the recently concluded ASEAN + 6 Construction Forum, Alonto said that one of the agency’s priorities for the long-term development […]
Gardenia bakery expanding food business
MANILA, Philippines — Gardenia Bakeries Philippines is expanding its product portfolio with the introduction of the Gardenia Malaysia’s Delicia chocolate spread. In a statement Tuesday, Gardenia Philippines President Simplicio Umali Jr. said the company’s introduction of Delicia spreads in the local market is its initial step to expand to other food business. “We are gradually […]
PH chairs 14th BIMP-EAGA tourism meet in Malaysia
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippines through the Department of Tourism (DOT) chairs the 14th Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Joint Tourism Development (JTD) Cluster Meeting on 23-27 October 2017 in the Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. “We are now on our second year of Chairmanship of the Cluster and the meeting will provide us an […]
CAAP to spring back Davao airport to Top 10 list
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has vowed to work harder to spring back the Davao International Airport (DIA) to top ten list of best airports in Asia. Last week, DIA, which is officially named as Francisco Bangoy International Airport, was among the four Philippine airports in the list […]
Mayor Sara Leads Launch of Bantay Dagat
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mayor Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio lead the launching of ‘Bantay Dagat’ with a coastal clean-up at Times Beach, Davao City on Saturday. “Kining Bantay Dagat is a project of the City Government of Davao, complimentary project ni siya sa atong Bantay Bukid (This Bantay Dagat is a project of the City Government […]
Prelates urge faithful: Remain vigilant vs terrorism
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Catholic Church officials called on the faithful to remain vigilant despite the government’s declaration that Marawi City is free from terrorists. Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on the Laity (CBCP-ECL) Chairman Bishop Broderick Pabillo said the fight against the extremists are not only with the Maute group but other groups […]