DAVAO CITY – Persons Deprived of Liberty (PDL) inside the Isabela City Jail will undergo skills training at the Basilan Provincial Training Center of the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA). The program aims to provide detainees with an opportunity to learn various livelihood skills, enabling them to use these skills for a fresh start […]
Gatchalian checks quake damage in Glan, Sarangani
SARANGANI – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian conducted an inspection of the Glan Municipal Townhall, on Sunday, November 26, which suffered damage from the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck some parts of Mindanao on November 17. Accompanying the DSWD chief in the assessment of the town hall were local officials […]
DENR chief says global support needed to boost Philippines’ COP28 position
MANILA – Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga highlighted the importance of global backing as the Philippines seeks to advance its position at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. During a Palace press briefing on Wednesday, Yulo-Loyzaga expressed her hope that the […]
Adolescent sex education conducted for students and parents in CDO
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, November 22, 2023 — A series of educational sessions on adolescent sexuality and reproductive health were conducted by the Community Improvement Division – Adolescent Health and Development Program, with the support of the Department of Education, from November 13 to 18 this year. The purpose of the activity is to strengthen […]
Basileños unite for ceasefire in Gaza strip
BASILAN – Approximately 5,000 Basileños, led by Congressman Mujiv Hataman, congregated on Sunday for a solidarity prayer, urging a humanitarian ceasefire in Israel’s intensified conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The call aimed to prevent further casualties among Palestinian civilians caught in the crossfire. Congressman Hataman, who recently advocated for a Gaza ceasefire in […]
USAID Urban Connect Project Collaborates with VM Nuñez for Economic Growth in GenSan
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Engineer Ginalyn Cachuela, the USAID Urban Connect City Project Officer, engaged in discussions with Vice Mayor Rosalita “Nanay Lita” Nuñez in preparation for the commencement of project activities and the City Improvement Planning (CIP) Workshop. The initiative seeks to foster inclusive and resilient economic growth across the nine host cities of […]
President Marcos grants amnesty to rebels and insurgents
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has taken a significant step in the administration’s peace initiatives, signing Executive Order No. 47 and several proclamations to provide amnesty to rebels and insurgents. The move is part of a broader effort to encourage them to return to the rule of law. Issued on November 22, 2023, […]
Government Allocates P25.2M Aid for Soccsksargen Families Affected by Earthquake
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Philippine government has extended a total of P25.2 million in aid to families affected by the recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Soccsksargen, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Office for Region XII on Thursday. During a situation briefing with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in General […]
VP Duterte calls for respect of sovereignty amid ICC jurisdiction debate
MANILA – In response to the unexpected joint meetings in the House of Representatives regarding the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) jurisdiction over the Philippines, Vice President Sara Z. Duterte issued a stern reminder to lawmakers, invoking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s unequivocal stance on the matter. “Any probe conducted by the ICC would be an intrusion […]
Lending Company Account Officer Fatally Shot in Digos City
DIGOS CITY – An account officer of a lending company lost his life in a shooting on Thursday, November 23. The victim was identified as Glenboy Monday Aldeguer, 42, and a resident of Santo Tomas, Barangay Igpit, Digos City, Davao Del Sur, . The Digos City Police swiftly responded to the incident, finding Aldeguer lying […]
Ampatuan Jr. Convicted on 21 Counts of Graft
MANILA – Datu Andal Uy Ampatuan Jr. was found guilty on 21 counts of graft by the Sandiganbayan’s Sixth Division on Thursday, November 23. The court, in a 96-page decision, ruled that Ampatuan violated the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. For each count of graft, Ampatuan has been sentenced to a prison term ranging from […]
Basilan governor calls for urgent crime fighting measures
BASILAN – Governor Jim Salliman-Hataman of Basilan is urging security forces, notably the 101st Brigade led by BGen. Alvin Luzon, to develop comprehensive, preemptive strategies to address the escalating criminal activities within the province. The governor’s plea came during an emergency meeting with Gen. Luzon at the brigade headquarters in response to the recent upsurge […]
Bangsamoro peace process advances: TPMT’s 8th public report unveiled
DAVAO CITY — In commemoration of the 14th anniversary of the Maguindanao Massacre, a moment of silence was observed to pay tribute to the victims. Concurrently, the 2nd Marine Brigade (2MBde) celebrated its post-73rd Marine Birthday on November 17, 2023, under the leadership of BGen. Romeo T. Racadio PN(M), at the 2MBde Headquarters. Lt. Gen. […]