COTABATO CITY – Members of the Press in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and North Cotabato mourn the demise of a fellow journalist in a vehicular accident Monday afternoon in Matalam, North Cotabato. Manila Times provincial correspondent Mohammad “Moh” Saaduddin, 37, son-in-law of Manila Bulletin scribe Ali Macabalang, figured in a mishap along the national […]
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Davao gets P150-M China donation for school buildings
DAVAO CITY (October 8)- The government of the People’s Republic of China, through its embassy in the Philippines, has donated PHP150 million for the construction of 13 school buildings in this city. The donation was given through the Tapang at Malasakit Alliance, which serves as a conduit between the Chinese government and the Department of Education […]
MVPSF, ABAP donates P1M, boxing equipment to CDO Boxing Team
Cagayan de Oro (October 8)– The Manny V. Pangilinan Sports Foundation (MVPSF) and Association of Boxing Alliances of the Philippines (ABAP) donated P1,000,000 worth of cash and boxing equipment to the Cagayan de Oro City boxing team. The CDO Boxing Team, received Boxing Gloves, Heavy Bags, Boxing Hand Wraps, Boxing Shoes, Punch Mitts, Sparring Headgear, Mouth […]
PhilSys to improve public service delivery; roll-out on March 2019
MANILA (October 6)- The Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) can improve the delivery of government services as it can “open up opportunities especially for the poor and marginalized and will make public service delivery more efficient.” The Republic Act 11055 or the Philippine Identification System (PhilSys) will be the government’s central identification platform. Those who lack […]
MisOr town farmers slam South Korean TV for abuse claim
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY–Farmers from the Misamis Oriental town of Claveria protested took to the streets here Wednesday to denounce what they said was the biased reporting of a South Korean television network. Genevieve Cababarros, secretary of Doalnara Restoration Society Philippines, said the Seoul-based JTBC Broadcasting aired a news segment in its August 25 and […]
MisOr hosts 19th National ATOP Convention; offers immersion tours
Cagayan de Oro (October 3)– The Province of Misamis Oriental offers an experiential learning tour dubbed as, immersion tours to the delegates of the 2018 Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) 19th National Convention, that will be held in this city from October 3 to 6. Arwin Paul Lingat, the chairperson of the […]
Two killed in Lanao Norte encounter with government forces and Maute group
ILIGAN CITY (October 2) -Two were killed in the latest encounter with the government forces and the members of the Dawlah Islamiya/Maute Group, the morning of September 30, at Barangay Upper Dimayon in Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte. One of the fatalities was a soldier of the 4th Mechanized Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army identified as Staff Sergeant […]
Maguindanao eyes more projects in conflict-affected areas
COTABATO CITY – The provincial government of Maguindanao will invest in infrastructure development in four adjoining municipalities being used as a breeding ground for violent extremism. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Maguindanao Governor Esmael Mangudadatu said he was referring to the neighboring towns of Shariff Aguak, Pagatin (Datu Saudi), Mamasapano, and Salibo where the outlawed […]
9th Malasakit Center in Davao to serve Mindanao clients
DAVAO CITY (September 25) —- The 9th Malasakit Center opened here yesterday. Secretary Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, the Special Assistant to the President said the center will cater to all Mindanao’ans needing medical intervention. “This center will also serve the people from all over Mindanao, in our effort to reach out to help our people […]
Itogon holds ritual for guidance as residents told to evacuate
ITOGON, Benguet — The municipal government of Itogon performed on Sunday the “pamakan,” an indigenous ritual calling on the ancestors for guidance, as its order for pre-emptive and forced evacuation in areas declared as danger zones in this mountainous town began on Saturday evening. Itogon Mayor Victorio Palangdan said the two pigs used in the […]
From guns to goods, the other side of Philippine Army
DAVAO CITY (September 21)— When people hear about military operations -war immediately comes into their minds. Soldiers carrying guns and canons. traveling with truckloads of war provisions. But when their Commander-In-Chief ordered them to help in the rescue and rehabilitation of the people hit by Typhoon Ompong-the guns they used to carry turned goods-the truckloads […]
Davao City sends humanitarian aid to typhoon victims
DAVAO CITY — Davao City has once again showed its readiness to help areas devastated by calamities as the city government on Monday pooled resources for 10,000 food packs for the victims of Typhoon Ompong. “Davao City and the Dabawenyos are always willing and ready to help other provinces in times of calamities,” Mayor Sara […]
Five uncommon jobs for OFWs in Japan
FILIPINOS value their families above all else. They will do whatever it takes to make sure their loved ones are well cared for, even if it means traveling to different countries and taking on challenging jobs to earn a living. Japan has long been a popular choice for OFWs because of the high pay and […]