DAVAO CITY (July 16)— President Rodrigo Duterte will turn-over today 300 housing units produced by the National Housing Authority (NHA) to former New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in a village dubbed as Freedom Residences. The Freedom residences, sits in a three-hectare area in Cuambogan, in Tagum City , the first-ever settlement for rebel returnees in the […]
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Seafarer who lost foot for saving 27 passengers of a sinking motorboat given honor
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (July 4) —– The City Mayor and the municipal council of Naawan on Monday (July 1) honored a seafarer who lost his right foot while rescuing the 27 passengers including six crewmen of M/V Mansan which capsized between the waters of Bohol and Cebu City. Rudyard Payusan, 52 years old, was on crutches […]
Duterte to commemorate the 121st Independence Day in Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (June 12) —President Rodrigo Duterte will join people of Mindanao to commemorate today’s 121st Independence Day. Duterte in his Independence Day asked the Filipino people to commit themselves “To ensure that their sacrifices have not been in vain and that their dream of truly independent Philippines-whose people live freely in a secure, stable […]
Duterte declares June 5 regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 5 (Wednesday) a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Duterte signed Proclamation 729 on May 28 to give the entire Filipino nation “full opportunity” to join the Muslim community in observance of Eid’l Fitr. Earlier, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) recommended to declare June 5 […]
PRRD signs law institutionalizing 4Ps
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law an act institutionalizing the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). Duterte signed Republic Act No. 11310 or the 4Ps Act on April 17, a copy of which was released to media on Wednesday (May 22). He signed the law […]
Call to suspend proclamation, fake news: CBCP
DAVAO CITY — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has debunked the reported call or appeal to suspend the proclamation of the winning senatorial candidates, calling it as “fake news.” In a press statement on Friday, CBCP president, Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles, said they have not made a call or appeal or suggestion to […]
Former Senator withdraws from congressional race due to alleged massive vote-buying
DAVAO CITY (May 13) — Former Senator Heherson Alvarez has withdrawn from his bid to represent the fourth legislative district of Isabela due to “massive vote-buying.” Alvarez, in a statement, said he could no longer participate in the congressional race since vote-buying violated the freedom of people to select their own leaders. In a statement, […]
Former Bayan Muna Representative Joel Virador passes away
DAVAO CITY (May 7) — Former Bayan Muna party-list Representative Joel Virador passed away this morning. His son Harvey Rafael Virador in a facebook post stated “The best Tatay in the world. Salamat kaayo sa tanang ka ayo nimu tay. Pasayloa ko sa tanan nakong mga sayop. Amping sa imung biyahe tay. I love you.. […]
Barefoot lady runner wins gold in Palaro 2019
DAVAO CITY (April 29) — The 14-year-old barefoot runner from Bicol wins gold in the 3,000 meter run competition held at University of Mindanao Matina Sports Complex yesterday. Lheslie De lima, upcoming grade 9 of Baao National High School, Camarines Sur, is a member of Bicol Vulcan Team of region 5. Delima said she runs […]
Bombs found inside Sultan Kudarat chapel
DAVAO CITY (April 23) — It was a disaster in the offing but vigilant civilians quickly informed the army and police about the ‘unfamiliar things’ which caught their attention placed inside and outside a chapel it turned out to be an improvised explosive device. Resident of Barangay Pimbalayan, Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat Monday morning, April 22. […]
Comelec seeks better connectivity for SoCot areas with telecom signal problems
DAVAO CITY (April 17) — Citing the telecommunication signal as a challenge, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in South Cotabato has taken contingency measures to avoid delays in the transmission of results in the May 13 midterm elections. In a report published by the Philippine News Agency (PNA), it says Dorothy Losa, Election Officer III […]
DepEd XI, Davao City Government sign MOA for 2019 Palarong Pambansa
DAVAO CITY (April 10) — The Department of Education and the City Government of Davao officially signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on the hosting of the 2019 Palarong Pambansa at the Davao City Hall on Monday, April 8. The 2019 Palarong Pambansa will start on April 27. Around 20,000 athletes and school officials, family […]
Duterte assures veterans of benefits due them
PILAR, Bataan — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday assured World War II veterans of getting full support from the government and that they would receive all benefits due them. “Government will not be able to repay the sacrifices of our veterans but we assure you, we will ensure to give all the entitlements to veterans based […]