DAKABAYAN SA ZAMBOANGA — Gitadtad hangtud namatay sa iyang kaugalingong anak ang usa ka 72-anyos nga inahan didto sa Alas-as drive, barangay Purok -1 Brgy Sinunuc, kagahapon. Nakit-an na lang sa mga residente ang patayng lawas ni Alona Nur del Birut nga gilabaya sa kasagbutan nga gisulod og dakong plastik bag. Sumala sa mga testigo, […]
Council sets probe on rise of investment scams in Gensan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The City Council is set to launch a legislative inquiry into the continuing proliferation of fraudulent investment schemes that have already scammed thousands of residents here. City Councilor Jose Edmar Yumang said Wednesday the probe aims to uncover various illegal investment practices in the area and facilitate proper interventions by the local […]
Bong Go supports Duterte’s order to re-arrest all freed convicts thru GCTA
DAVAO CITY — Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says he already sounded off of the impending dismissal of a top official which President Rodrigo Duterte himself revealed on Wednesday. Here is the statement of Go, “Monday pa ako nagsabi na heads will roll. Ngayon, nag-order na si Pangulong Duterte na ipahuli ulit ang mga prisoners […]
Garuda sets initial Manado-Davao flight on September 27
DAVAO CITY–The Garuda Indonesia has scheduled on September 27, 2019 its initial flight from Manado to Davao. This was disclosed over the weekend by Indonesian Consul General Dicky Fabrian, who said Garuda has already sent a letter of intent to Davao Airport Authority for the airline’s maiden flight using a 70-seater ATR 72-600 aircraft. Initially, […]
Measles claim 16 lives in Davao Region
DAVAO CITY — A total of 16 deaths from the 1,299 cases of Measles and Rubella in Region 11 have been recorded by the Department of Health in Davao Region (DOH 11) from January to September 2 this year, a health official said on Tuesday. Dr. Janis Olavides, DOH-11 national immunization program manager, said the number […]
Baste lauds Dabawenyos’ ‘bayanihan’ spirit
DAVAO CITY — After the onslaught of massive flooding last week, acting Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte lauded Dabawenyos for proving that the spirit of “bayanihan” is still alive especially in times of disaster. In a statement on Monday, the young Duterte thanked Dabawenyos for helping each other and showing their readiness to help during last week’s […]
Navy confiscates P1.7-M seashell shipment in Zamboanga
DAVAO CITY — Personnel of the Philippine Navy in Zamboanga City on Saturday, August 31, intercepted a watercraft loaded thirteen (13) sacks of prohibited seashells worth P1.7 million at the vicinity of Baliwasan, Zamboanga City. Rear Adm. Erick Kagaoan, Navforwem commander in a statement said, elements of under command was conducting maritime patrol when it […]
Bag nga dunay dakung kantidad sa kuarta nadiskobre sa Pulis ug Auxilliary sa Sta. Ana
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW — Wala damha sa mga sakop sa Sta. Ana pulis nga ang usa ka sakyanan nga gibiyaan abri daplin sa karsada dunay sulod nga dakong kantidad sa kuarta ug mga importanteng dokumento. Nag-roving ang kapulisan kuyog ang mga auxiliary sa Cabaguio Avenue sayong buntag kaganina sa sa dihang ilang nabantayan ang usa […]
Westmincom gets twin-engine speedboat
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) got a boost in terms of maritime interdiction after receiving a speedboat funded by the former governor of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). This after Mujiv Hataman, Basilan congressman and former ARMM top executive, turned over Sunday a twin-engine speedboat for Westmincom’s seaborne patrols. Lt. Gen. […]
Mga mag-uuma nag-antos sa ubos nga presyo sa humay
MAGSAYSAY, Davao del Sur— Ting-ani a apan wala gihapoy kalipay ang mga mag-uuma ug humay dinhi tungod sa ubos nga presyo sa ilang produkto, ug layo ra kaayo kini sa presyo sa bugas sa mga palengke. Si Critino, 65, mag-uuma ug humay, bag-o lang nahuman ug papisar sa iyang abot didto sa sentro sa lungsod, […]
Two Pinoy seafarers killed in Mexico bar fire
DAVAO CITY— Two Filipino seafarers were killed in Mexico after the bar they were in was set on fire, reportedly by gang members, on August 27, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported on Friday. Philippine Ambassador to Mexico Demetrio Tuazon reported that 26 others were killed during the incident in the Port of Coatzacoalcos, […]
Progress in PH-Bahrain cooperation hailed
MANILA— Bahrain Prime Minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa has sought to further enhance the Philippine-Bahrain ties as he hailed the growing engagement between the two nations’ governments. The Bahraini official said this during the visit of President Rodrigo Duterte’s special envoy to the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries Amable Aguiluz last August 28 in […]
Duterte invites Chinese to invest in PH, vows corrupt-free business environment
BEIJING, China — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte encouraged Chinese businesses to invest in the Philippines and made an assurance to protect their investments by providing corruption-free business environment. “Let me thank our Chinese friends for the interest to be part of the Philippines’ growth story. We are encouraged by your vote of confidence in our economy,” […]