MANILA, Philippines — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines-Episcopal Commission on Migrant and Itinerant People (CBCP-ECMI) has supported the effort of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in releasing the names of 207 barangay (village) officials reportedly involved in illegal drugs trade in the country. Bishop Ruperto Santos, CBCP-ECMI chairman, said the electorate needs to […]
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Fostering a culture of safety
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — For years, Mindanao has been the hotbed of conflict and peace issues ranging from political atrocities, ideological clashes between the government and rebel groups, terrorism, extremism to land conflicts among farmers, Indigenous communities and company owners. Even the world’s worst single attack of journalists took place in the promise land nine […]
‘Science of Addiction’ now in DepEd-11 curriculum
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — – Starting June, students in formal education from Grades 4 to 12 in both public and private schools and the Alternative Learning System (ALS) will take lessons on drug education. The enhancement of school curricula with the inclusion of the “science of addiction” is part of the Davao city government’s campaign […]
Davaoena bar topnotcher is a graft investigator
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The Davaoena who ranked third in the 2017 bar examinations is a graft investigator at the Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao. The Office of the Ombudsman Mindanao, shared the joy of Attorney Camille B. Remoroza, who placed third in the 2017 Philippine Bar Examinations with a rating of 90.7%. Remoroza is […]
Clothing brand penalized for bastardizing IP traditional clothing by pairing it with a bikini
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Malungon Municipal Mayor Mayor Tessa Constantino cried and was fuming mad after seeing a Tagakaulo traditional blouse, disrespected and used as summer promotional material paired with a bikini. Malungon Municipal information officer Isagani Palma, in an interview with Newsline.Ph revealed, Constantino raised strong objection over a feature which was photographed and […]
Mary’s Cathedral in Marawi City up for demolition
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The 84-year-old St. Mary’s Cathedral in Marawi City, will be among the structures up for demolition should the government start to rehabilitate the war-torn city. The Catholic Bishop Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), website reported that Bishop Edwin dela Peña of Marawi, has given his consent for the demolition of […]
Davao City’s new IP rep from Bagobo-Klata tribe
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – — Davao City has a new Indigenous Peoples’ Mandatory Representative (IPMR) after members of the Bagobo-Klata tribe chose their representative to the city council. The 31-year-old registered nurse Bae Cherry Ann Ortiz-Codilla was selected by the majority of her tribe to represent the IP sector in the city council. Codilla bested […]
ARMM sends over 400 delegates to Palarong Pambansa 2018
Cotabato City,, Philippines — The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, through the region’s Department of Education (DepEd), sends over 400 student-athletes in this year’s Palarong Pambansa to be held in Vigan, Ilocos Sur on April 15-21. DepEd-ARMM Secretary Rasol Mitmug, Jr. said that the department is giving importance to sports as it is another way […]
“I first hold a Bible inside the Dapecol”- Christina
Davao City, Philippines — Living a life in luxury and ending inside a penitentiary, this was how Cristina, a 55-year old mother of five described her life. Cristina used to enjoy five nannies around her plus the dozens of workers in her clothing and fruit business in Metro Manila. Life for her before was easy. […]
Bico, Binignit and Champurado for Biernes Santo
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — When Catholic faithfuls observe the tradition of fasting during the Semana Santa or Holy Week, you can see delicacies like biko, Binignit (ginataan) and Champurado on top of the table these days. Those observing the Holy Week, go for alternative food to fill their stomach. The Holy Week is observed to […]
Mexican triathlon star Mauricio Mendez wins IRONMAN 2018 Davao
Davao City. Philippines — Mexican triathlon star Mauricio Mendez bested hundreds of participants to win the IRONMAN 2018 Davao . At 10:03 in the morning Sunday, March 25, 2018, the 23 year old triathlon star reached the finishing line at the Azuela Cove Soccer Field in Lanang, Davao City. Mauricio achieved first big successes on […]
Work loss threatens DAPECOL inmates
PANABO CITY, Philippines — Inmates they are officially called, either at the minimum or medium prison cells, but back home, they are working to send their children to school. Wonderful stories of the inmates serving their penalty at the Davao Penal Colony (Dapecol) are less written as it involves security and it should be treated […]
PH divorce bill passed on second reading
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — The House of Representatives passed on second reading Wednesday, March 13, the proposed Absolute Divorce Act of 2018. The proposed law authored by Albay Congressman Edcel Lagman states that an absolute divorce is judicially pronounced after a permanently broken marital union or marriage. It states “Once the absolute divorce becomes effective, […]