An evening of camaraderie, fun, and recognition brought together Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) and over 470 personnel from its 18 contracted service partners in the 8th Contractors’ Appreciation Night held last February 16, 2024, at the Grand Men Seng Hotel, Davao City. Davao Light contractors are valuable partners in managing and […]
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PAL is ‘most on-time airline’ in Asia-Pacific in Jan: aviation consultancy
DAVAO CITY — The country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) was rated the most on-time airline in the Asia-Pacific in January, this is according to Cirium, a London-based aviation analytics released in February 21. In the report, Ciruim stated Philippine Airlines (PR) “was the regional leader in January with an OTP of 86.85%, a near 4-point […]
Filinvest Land Inc’s 8 Spatial Team first to extend aid to flood-affected families in Davao
Davao City, Philippines – Filinvest Land Inc.’s 8 Spatial Davao team swiftly mobilized through Pusong Filinvest, the company’s corporate social responsibility program, to provide urgent assistance to families impacted by recent flooding in Barangay Ma-a. The gesture was graciously received by Barangay Ma-a Captain Pacito Cañete and esteemed Purok Leaders, underscoring the spirit of solidarity […]
Senators welcome House resolution to amend economic provision of the Constitution
DAVAO CITY –— Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. said “the sooner we conclude this, […]
Marcos asks Congress and, Senate to amend the economic provision of the Constitution
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday urged lawmakers from the Senate and the House of Representatives to focus on amending the economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution to improve the country’s investment competitiveness. In a media interview following his attendance to the 16th Ani ng Dangal Awards 2024, the President said […]
DepEd amends school year calendar to prepare back to pre-pandemic school break
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday released its amended school calendar amid its gradual shift back to the pre-pandemic April-May school break. According to DepEd Order No. 3, series of 2024 dated Feb. 19, the “adjusted end of the school year (SY) shall be May 31, 2024.” The DepEd urged schools to conduct […]
Panguil Bay Bridge project 89% complete
DAVAO CITY — The 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge project in Tangub City, Northern Mindanao is now 89 percent complete, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Saturday. The bridge project requires 54 bored piles for the 32 piers, two (2) abutments at Tangub City, Misamis Occidental and Tubod, Lanao Del Norte, and […]
Service disruptions on February 19, 20, and 25 in different parts of Davao City and Carmen, Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct switching power interruptions on February 19, 20, and 25, 2024, Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday, affecting customers in different parts of Davao City and the Municipality of Carmen in Davao del Norte. The first switching power interruption will be for 1 hour from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. […]
Submarine cable to provide Samal Island stable power supply starting June
DAVAO CITY –— The power woes of the residents in the Island Garden City of Samal will end in June, says Mayor Al David Uy on Friday as the submarine cable will link the Pantukan power grid to his city.. Uy said top officials of National Electrification Administration (NEA) has assured him that the submarine […]
DMW padlocks consultancy firm illegally sending OFWs to Poland
MANILA – A Makati-based consultancy firm was shut down by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Monday after it was confirmed to be illegally sending Filipinos to work in Poland factories. DMW Undersecretary Bernard Olalia said the firm disguised sending of Filipino workers abroad as part of its “global migration training” service. The agency’s Migrant […]
Davao de Oro national highway now passable
DAVAO CITY — The national highway of Km. 74 in Mawab town Davao de Oro is now passable to all types of vehicles, according to a Newsline source who is manning the area. Mawab town Mayor Ruperto Gonzaga Jr, confirmed to newsline “It is passable now after our assessment last night.’ This means only for […]
Death toll in Masara landslide hits 35
DAVAO CITY — The death toll in the Masara landslide has increased to 35. The Municipal Risk Reduction and Management Office of Maco on Saturday released, “as of 6:00 pm. Saturday 35 cadavers have been recovered from ground zero:” While 32 were injured and 77 remain missing based on the blotter of the Philippine National […]
Davao City’s P73.3 billion transport modernization project a game changer-PBBM
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. praised on Wednesday the P73.38-billion Davao Public Transport Modernization Project (DPTMP) calling it a game-changing initiative that could serve as a template for public transport systems in other urban centers. “So once completed, this is certainly, as they call it, a game changer. This project will become […]