BUTUAN CITY — Despite of the scorching heat of the sun, the personnel from PNP and BFP Caraga unloads 545 bundles of sakoline from OCD Central Office aboard PSI Air 2007 at Bancasi Airport, Butuan City on January 7, 2022 . These bundles of sakoline will be then distributed to the affected families in Surigao, […]
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DDB thanks PCSO for funding their anti-drug drive
DAVAO CITY — The Dangerous Drug Board (DDB) on Tuesday thanked the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for providing support to their campaign against illegal drugs. The drugs board recognized the crucial role of the PCSO as it continuously support their agency, as it turned over on Tuesday the checks representing their financial assistance to the […]
DOTr asks google to include PH bike lanes in their map
DAVAO CITY —The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has requested Google to include bike lane routes in the Philippines in the dashboard of its popular real-time navigation app Google Maps to help cyclists on their daily commutes. Transport Secretary Art Tugade said the DOTr is already coordinating with Google regarding the project. “This will be a […]
Duterte to join US-hosted democracy summit
DAVAO CITY — President Rodrigo Duterte will join other leaders in the Summit for Democracy on December 9-10, 2021, upon the invitation of US President Joe Biden, a Palace statement said. Duterte is among the world leaders and heads of state invited by President Biden, the host, in a summit aimed at strengthening democracy in […]
Abandoned, sick, and maltreated pets found new mom, new home
DAVAO CITY —- She gives food, care, and love to every abandoned, sick, and neglected pet she cries for, and her family gradually accepts her advocacy, to the point where they are now building a multi-million home worth for the joy of their lives. Marites Sia Batacan used to go abroad and dress up in […]
Tangub City lights up 29th Christmas symbols
TANGUB CITY — The city governmetn here lights up the majestic 29th Christmas symbols on December 1. City Mayor Jennifer Tan said the city continuously lit up the Christmas decors to inspire people to be united in the midst of the pandemic as she asked them to strictly observe the health protocol. Tan says she […]
PCSO produce 7th millionaire
MANILA – For three consecutive nights, another lone bettor, this time from Batangas, became an instant millionaire after winning the PHP5.9 million jackpot of the Lotto 6/42 on Saturday night. In an advisory on Sunday, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said the lucky bettor guessed the winning combination of 07-13-05-30-24-12 with a jackpot of PHP5,940,000. […]
CBCP to release prayer for 2022 elections on Sunday
DAVAO CITY — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) will release a prayer for the 2022 elections tomorrow, November 28, 2021. CBCP President Archbishop Romulo Valles in a circular issued Thursday said, the prayer would be launched on the first Sunday of Advent. In the same circular, Valles said the “Prayer for 2022 […]
Ateneo de Davao grad tops Civil Engineering board
DAVAO CITY — A graduate from the Ateneo de Davao University topped the recently concluded Civil Engineering board examinations. Rajiv Nooh Dalagan Amil bested other examinees with a 93.25 grade. Two other Davaoeños are included in the top ten list namely; Gil Lumapas Granada (Top 6), a graduate of the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) […]
Police officer honors ‘wounded’ personnel 5 years after violent dispersal
DAVAO CITY —- You are never forgotten, this best described the gesture of Philippine National Police 12 (PNP-12) provincial director BrigGen. Alexander Tagum when he visited today his retired subordinate at his residence in the town of Mlang, North Cotabato. Tagum visited retired SPMS Rick Magsipoc Untalan at his residence to personally give recognition and […]
New AFP Chief assumes post
DAVAO CITY — New Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief Lt. Gen. Andres Centino assumes post today as Gen. Jose Faustino retires. Centino assumed command of the 140,000-strong AFP after President Rodrigo Duterte signed his appointment. Three Army generals were considered for the post according to military insiders: Centino, Southern Luzon Command chief Lt. Gen. […]
DENR installs landmark for AFP training camp in Mt. Apo area
DAVAO CITY — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) installed Landmarks that determine the boundaries of the 100-hectare ADP Training Camp within Mt. Apo Natural Park. The ceremony was held on October 15, 2021 at Sitio Teril, Barangay Kapatagan, Davao del Sur. The 100-hectare training camp of the AFP has been approved by […]
Mantunao Ecopark in Davao Oriental opens
DAVAO CITY —– The province of Davao Oriental is again opening an eco-tourism destination, it is called the Mantunao Ecopark. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources XI (DENR-XI) announced Mantunao Eco Park in Brgy. Taytayan, Cateel, Davao Oriental, opened on October 27, 2021 which was witnessed by the stakeholders, According to DENR-XI, Mantunao Eco […]