DAVAO CITY —The Ata-Manobo youth of Sitio Kamingawan, Talaingod, Davao del Norte were overjoyed with the gifts they received from the Revitalized-Police Personnel in Barangay Kamingawan under the leadership of PLt. Vizmart R. Ricohermoso on Sunday, October 10. With the support from the PNP Officers’ Ladies Club, the R-PSB Kamingawan distributed slippers and toys to […]
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Tokyo Olympic medalists Paalam, Petecio visit their NHA houses
DAVAO CITY — Tokyo Olympic medalist Carlo Paalam of Bukidnon and Nesthy Petecio of Davao del Sur, visited the housing units awarded to them by President Rodrigo Duterte after they won in their respective games. The two visited their units on October 7, 2021. The housing unit is among Duterte’s commitment to the athletes who […]
Surigao fisherman catches Blue Marline
DAVAO CITY — Fisherfolks of Surigao del Norte het the surprise of their lives when Eduard Lupay showed up at the shoreline with 407 kilos of Blue Martine. The huge fish was caught by his fishing net while sailing in the island of Isla Gen. Luna, in Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte on October 5, […]
Rizal’s favorite dishes featured in ‘Pista Turismo de Dapitan
ZAMBONGA DEL NORTE — Six associations competed in the cooking contest organized by the City Tourism Office during the celebration of the ‘Pista Turismo de Dapitan’ (Dapitan’s Tourism Track) held this week. Among the dishes cooked by the entrants were Chili Miso Soup, Sauteed Mung Bean and Salted Milkfish, all favorites of national hero Gat […]
Bonsai hobbyist compete in North Cotabato
DAVAO CITY —Sixty (60) students of Bonsai master Marcel “Bebot” Calungsod showcased their masterpiece in a three-day competition at Pacific Bonsai Garden in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Midsayap, North CotabatoSeptember 24-26, 2021. All the sixty entries comprise one variety, the bougainvillea, but they outsmart each other in terms of structure, design, and presentation, said Calungsod. Ian […]
63 students receive cash aid
TAGUM CITY — A total of 63 students will receive P3, 780 each as additional wage through the Special Program of the Employment of Students (SPES) of the municipal government of Sto. Tomas town in Davao del Norte. Mayor Ernesto Evangelista and Municipal Administrator Atty. Elisa Evangelista-Lapiña has scheduled the distribution of the remaining wage […]
Bonsai is life
DAVAO CITY — “Bonsai is Life” This how Asia’s multi-awarded Bonsai master Marcel “Bebot A. Calungsod described his life. His journey to Bonsai world started when his family went to Japan for a vacation “I started to appreciate Bonsai at the age of 14,” says Calungsod and until now it remains his world. “I was […]
House panel pushes for virtual marriage bill
MANILA – A measure seeking to allow virtual marriage using video, audio, and data transmission devices has hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. In an online meeting on Thursday, the House Committee on Revision of Laws approved the substitute bill to House Bill 7042, or the proposed Virtual Marriage Act. The bill provides that […]
Mahilak falls in Davao del Sur opens
DAVAO CITY — With the tribal dance highlighting the culture of the indigenous peoples in Davao del Sur, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) XI allowed the opening of Mahilak Falls in Sitio Manikan, Brgy. Goma, Digos City, on Wednesday September 1, 2021. The opening of the falls to tourists was not easy, […]
Bangsamoro Parliament commends Hidilyn Diaz
COTABATO CITY – Recognizing the pride Hidilyn Diaz brought to the country, the Bangsamoro Parliament has adopted consolidated resolutions commending her historic victory for winning the first gold medal for the 32nd World Olympics. Diaz, a 30-year-old Mindanaon, competed and won in the women’s 55-kg weightlifting event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 26, […]
Matigsalug tribe freed from NPA; holds 1st flag raising rite
MANILA – For the very first time, the Matigsalug tribe in Marilog, Davao City held a flag-raising ceremony after being freed from the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF). It was indeed a historic day on July 30 for the elders and tribe members of the Matigsalug as the whole community attentively […]
Sobejana out, Faustino in at AFP
DAVAO CITY –— Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Cirilito Sobejana has bowed out from military service following his retirement, he was replaced by Lt. Gen Jose Faustino. Soberjana relinquished his post in a Retirement and Change of Command Ceremony today, July 31, as he bowed out of service as he reaches the mandatory retirement […]
PH-US agree to strengthen alliance through greater cooperation
DAVAO CITY —The Philippines and the United States made a renewed commitment to strengthening their partnership in various areas of mutual interest following a meeting between President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Malacañang on Thursday. President Duterte and Secretary Austin had “an open and frank discussion” on the status and […]