DAVAO CITY — Every local government unit has the autonomy is setting the requirements for traveler in their area, this is the position of the Department of Tourism (DOT) which was released through a statement on February 27. The decision on the discretion of the LGU came up after the Inter-Agency Task Force for the […]
Recruiters have until March 31 to submit report on OFWs condition
MANILA – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has given all Philippine Recruitment Agencies (PRAs) and Licensed Manning Agencies (LMAs) until March 31, 2021 to submit monitoring reports in the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Welfare Monitoring System (OWMS). In an advisory dated Feb. 26 signed by Administrator Bernard Olalia released on Saturday, recruitment and manning agencies […]
Zamboanga Sibugay Vice Mayor, Municipal Engineer shot dead
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY— A lone gunman shot and instantly killed Mabuhay town Vice Mayor Restituto Calonge, of Zamboanga Sibugay province at around 3:00 pm Friday, February 26. Mabuhay municipal Police Station chief PLT. Benjamin Cana, in an interview with Newsline.ph revealed that the Mayor along with municipal Engineer Edgar Pampanga and municipal employee Hadji Abduklhari Gapor, […]
North Cotabato prepares for Vaccine jab
DAVAO CITY — Preparations are underway in North Cotabato for the upcoming vaccination program. On Tuesday, February 23, health stakeholders met and discussed measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. health authorities together with the different line agencies such as the Education Department, Bureau of Fire Protection, religious sector, Non-Government Organizations (NGOs), and […]
BOC seizes Php260M-worth of cigarettes and rice
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs Port of Limay and the composite team from Enforcement and Security Service (ESS), Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), intercepted smuggled cigarettes in master cases bearing the “Mighty” and “Two Moon” cigarette brands and Premium Vietnam Rice loaded onto […]
DILG intensifies vaccine information drive with LGUs, uniformed personnel
DAVAO CITY — Due to misconception and low acceptability among people, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) launched an intensified public information drive in partnership with local government units (LGUs) and the uniformed personnel, in order to generate demand and increase public confidence in the national vaccination program. DILG Undersecretary and Spokesperson Jonathan […]
President has sole power to craft foreign policy-Duterte
DAVAO CITY — Contrary to the claim of Senator Panfilo Lacson that the Senate has a hand in crafting foreign policy, President Rodrigo Duterte has fended off criticisms saying neither the vice president nor senators have function in deals such as the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) arguing only the president has the sole power under […]
Davao de Oro government denies lockdown in the province; its 2 COVID-19 UK variant patients in isolation
DAVAO CITY —CONTRARY to persistent rumors, the Provincial Government of Davao de Oro has assured there will be no lock down in the entire province, and that its two patients earlier declared by the Department of Health (DOH) as positive of COVID-19’s “United Kingdom variant” are asymptomatic and in strict isolation. The COVID-19 UK variant […]
Iligan sikad-sikad drivers undergo surprise drug test, 2 found positive
AT LEAST 128 sikad-sikad drivers went to a surprise drug test conducted by agents of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in Iligan City last February 10. Upon the call of local authorities, the drivers were quick to gather at a gymnasium in Barangay Villaverde here believing that they would be attending just another meeting. […]
PhilHealth to compensate those with Covid-19 vax side effects
MANILA – The state-run Philippine Health Insurance Corp (PhilHealth) will compensate those who may experience adverse events following immunization (AEFI) for Covid-19 while a measure authorizing the creation and administration of an indemnification fund has yet to be passed, Malacañang said Monday. This, after a House of Representatives panel approved the proposed Emergency Vaccine Procurement Act […]
Pulis sa Davao nanghatag og rosas atol sa valentine’s
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW— Nagkadaiyang mga diskarti ang gihimo sa mga sakop sa Davao City Police atol sa pagsaulog sa Valentines Day kagahapong adlawa, Pebrero 14, 2021. Gawas sa pagpatuman sa mga health protocols sa mga quarantine checkpoints, ang mga pulis sa Baguio Police Station nangharana ug nanghatag ug bulak nga dunay mga hugot lines ngadto […]
Davao City starts registration for Covid-19 vaccine recipients
DAVAO CITY — The City government has started the registration of individuals who wants to avail of free COVID-19 vaccines. Dr. Josephine Villafuerte, program head of the Davao City COVID-19 Vaccination Program said Davao residents may now sign up for a slot at their respective health districts ahead of the rollout of local vaccination process. […]
PH remains neutral despite heightened geo-political tension-Duterte
DAVAO CITY –— President Rodrigo Duterte said Friday he is in a tight balancing act insisting, however, that his government will remain neutral and his allegiance will be for the Filipino people in the midst of the tense geo-political environment in the Asia-Pacific region. Speaking during the inspection of newly delivered air assets to the […]