DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO ––Gi-awhag ni kanhi Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral nagbutyag nga siya ug pito pa ka kanhi health chiefs, usa ka education secretary, ug uban pang kanhi undersecretaries ug opisyal ang mipirma sa usa ka pamahayag nga nag-awhag sa gobyerno nga pungan ang pagtaas sa paggmit sa tabako, nicotin ug lakip na niini ang […]
4 rescues, 7 missing as pirates hijack a boat loaded with smuggled cigarettes
DAVAO CITY — As of Wednesday, seven of the eleven (11) passengers, of a boat loaded with smuggled cigarettes are still missing after the suspected pirates hijacked their boat on a secluded beach in the town of Datu Blah Sinsuat in the province of Maguindanao del Norte. The survivors told police authorities on Monday that […]
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake shakes off Surigao del Sur
DAVAO CITY — Another magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook off Surigao del Sur Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology in a bulletin announced. The undersea tremor, which was tectonic in origin, occurred 133 kilometers northeast of Hinatuan town at a depth of 29 kilometers. It was initially recorded at magnitude 5.3 but was […]
Residents rescue olive ridley sea turtle
DAVAO CITY –— Residents along the shoreline of Barangay Tag-ulo, Dapitan City in Zamboanga del Norte rescued an olive ridley sea turtle but was later released to the sea on January 18. Aware that the sea mammal was an endangered, the residents informed the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) about the discovery who […]
BARMM describes controversial “Singkil” performance of the CTU during the Sinulog Festival “Inappropriate and culturally insensitive
DAVAO CITY — Here is the statement of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim to the controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival “In the Name of Allah, The Beneficent, The MercifulMay the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be with you. The Bangsamoro Government decries as grossly inappropriate and culturally […]
CTU says sorry over controversial “Singkil” performance during the Sinulog Festival
DAVAO CITY — The Cebu Technological University apologized over the controversial “Singkil” performance during the Launching Parade for the Sinulog 2024 on Friday, January 12, said show sparked anger among netizens, citing cultural insensitivity. This morning the CTU issued the following statement: “To our beloved Muslim Brothers and Sisters, We, the Cebu Technological University (CTU) […]
NPA fighters killed in Zamboanga del Norte clash with military
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – In an encounter with the military on December 28, 2023, three alleged members of the New People’s Army, the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, were killed in Zamboanga del Norte, according to a statement from Western Mindanao Command (Wesmincom). According to the military, combined forces from the […]
BBM assures support for Japan following 7.6 quake
MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed psolidarity with Japan on Tuesday after the country was hit by a massive7.6 earthquake. Marcos assured the public that the government is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Japan. In a statement, Marcos expressed his deep sadness about the earthquake on New […]
294 former MNLF-MILF members now PNP personnel
DAVAO CITY — Vowing to defend the republic against its enemies, some 294 members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) have pledged their allegance to protect the government during the official oath taking and acceptance ceremony On Wednesday, December 28, at PRO BAR Grandstand, Camp BGen Salipada K […]
Fertilizer discount voucher distribution continues in Kapalong, Davao del Norte
KAPALONG, DAVAO DEL NORTE — The local government of Kapalong, Davao del Norte, persistently extends assistance to rice farmers in the city through the ongoing distribution of fertilizer discount vouchers, facilitated by the Municipal Agriculture Office. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Maria Theresa Timbol, unfolded at Kapalong Green Paradise on the morning of December 29, […]
City government employees in Cagayan de Oro participate in earthquake drill
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Employees of the local government actively engaged in an earthquake drill, executing the “Duck, Cover, and Hold” procedure as they proceeded to designated evacuation areas outside the City Hall. The City Government of Cagayan de Oro initiated the earthquake drill following recent seismic activities in the area. The exercise aimed […]
3,000 senior citizens in GenSan receive birthday gift incentive
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — More than three thousand senior citizens celebrating their birthdays in December were granted a special birthday gift incentive from the local government. Each senior citizen received a generous incentive of 2,000 pesos, bringing immense joy to the elderly residents who were grateful for the unexpected birthday surprise. The distribution of the […]
Mayor Dalipe welcomes rower Kristine Paraon for Asian championships triumph.
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe greeted Zamboangueña rower Kristine Paraon at City Hall following her exceptional performance at the 2023 Asian Rowing Junior and U23 Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. Paraon clinched the bronze medal in the Women’s U23 Singles Sculls (BW1X) event. During the visit on Friday, December 29, Mayor Dalipe expressed joy and […]