DAVAO CITY (November 6) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte spearheaded the inauguration of the country’s first “landport” in the Southwestern part of Metro Manila – the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), with a maximum daily capacity of 100,000 passengers. Duterte said that PITX is one of the three intermodal terminals to be developed by the […]
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Gov’t to pursue charges against officials involved in Dengvaxia case
DAVAO CITY (November 6)– The government will pursue charges against individuals and officials involved in the controversial Dengvaxia vaccine case, as Malacanang vowed “forceful action” to bring justice to the families of children “whose deaths are reportedly caused by the said vaccine.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a statement said appropriate charges “will be lodged […]
Compostela Valley is second richest province in Ph
DAVAO CITY (November 5) — Compostela Valley here emerged second richest province in the country in terms of assets, says the Commission on Audit (COA) on its 2017 annual financial report. The province accounts to P18.95 billion assets in 2017, showing 406 percent increase compared to its 2016 record of P3.74 billion. Comval was never […]
MIPC joins international community in observance of Int’l Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
DAVAO CITY (2 November)– The Mindanao Independent Press Council (MIPC), an organization of journalists in Mindanao who bonded together to advance press freedom and democracy joined journalists around the world in commemorating the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. “Let us remember those who sacrificed and died while doing a legitimate story […]
Digital Parenting and Divide
“No screentime!” the kasambahay of our two-year-old neighbor screeched early morning Wednesday, awakening me from a deep slumber. It was followed by a brief discussion between the other adults in the household, the parents of the child, who supported the no screentime mode advice. The kasambahay would later explain to the wailing child that this […]
“All hands on deck” for Undas 2018
DAVAO CITY (October 31)– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urges local government units (LGUs) and its attached agencies to place “all hands on deck” to ensure a peaceful and safe conduct of the annual tradition for the departed. DILG OIC-Secretary Eduardo M. Año says that the influx of people going home […]
Oil firms lower pump prices ahead of holidays
MANILA (October 29)— Motorists can expect lower prices of petroleum products ahead of the Nov.1 and Nov. 2 holidays, as oil firms will implement a big-time rollback on pump prices on Monday morning. In separate text messages, oil companies will cut prices of gasoline by PHP1.50 per liter, PHP0.60 per liter for diesel, and PHP0.65 per […]
Cathay Pacific offers direct Davao City-Hongkong flights
DAVAO CITY (October 29)- Good news for travelers as they can directly fly from Davao City to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific. The Hong Kong flag carrier through its regional airline, Cathay Dragon, has launched a four-times-weekly service to Davao City on Sunday, October 28. The flights which will be serviced by Airbus A320 aircraft […]
Bong Go to fight for higher pay for nurses and teachers
DAVAO CITY (October 28)– Former Special Assistant to the President (SAP) and senatorial aspirant Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go will look into the controversial Continuing Professional Development (CPD) law and seek higher pay for nurses and teachers as he promised to uplift the plight of workers. “We will be looking into amending the current Continuing Professional […]
Dureza underscores media role in creating safe environment
DAVAO CITY – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza on Thursday emphasized the role of journalists in building an environment conducive to exercising free speech and protecting human rights. “If journalists can do that, journalists can exercise the basic tenets of journalism – to be truthful and bold in their work,” Dureza said. […]
Bong Go urges youth to get into sports, avoid illegal drugs
NAVOTAS CITY (October 21) – Christopher Lawrence “Kuya Bong” Go has encouraged the youth to focus on sports instead of engaging into illegal drugs. “Sa pamamagitan po ng sports, maaalala ng ating mga kabataan na lumayo na lang sa illegal na droga, maglaro na lang tayo ng basketball. Marami po tayong kabataan na nabiktima ng illegal […]
Making technology work for Peace
I am not a techie, as I consider myself a perpetual learner in utilizing technology and its different platforms in development research and communication. Technology is a force multiplier where anyone can easily access information to assist them in making decisions and access relevant information and resources from other stakeholders. It can foster greater understanding […]
Grounding in Leadership
I remember years back, upon accepting the responsibilities in the union, I was asked. “Are you sure? Are you willing to put up with the difficult? Are you prepared to lose your job?” I said Yes, but actually, deep in my heart, all I knew was that there were not too many who were willing […]