DAVAO CITY — The country’s flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) was rated the most on-time airline in the Asia-Pacific in January, this is according to Cirium, a London-based aviation analytics released in February 21. In the report, Ciruim stated Philippine Airlines (PR) “was the regional leader in January with an OTP of 86.85%, a near 4-point […]
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Indigenous forest guards trained on environmental laws, processes
DAVAO CITY — Citing the need to empower the members of the indigenous people in communities to protect the forest, a comprehensive training on environmental laws and processes was conducted to eighteen (18) Tonggo nang Kagul’langan (Forest guards) from the ancestral domains of Mati City and Tarragona town in Davao Oriental. The primary objective of […]
Marcos to soldiers in Caraga Region: Be a peacemaker
DAVAO CITY — Soldiers should not always use guns to attain peace, they must also be a peacemaker to attain peace, this was the message of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. Speaking before the Troops at the Philippine Army’s 401st Infantry Brigade headquarters in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur, President Marcos said his […]
Child-Friendly Space established for children from Masara’s ground zero
DAVAO CITY — The provincial government of Davao de Oro has established one of the most important places at the evacuation center, the Child-Friendly Space (CFS) Governor Dorothy M. Gonzaga and Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Gatchalian along with other agencies visited the Child Friendly Space (CFS) yesterday to see the area where […]
Bangsamoro women highlights World Hijab Day showing ‘strength in wearing veil’
DAVAO CITY—Bangsamoro women commemorated the World Hijab Day by showcasing ‘strength in wearing a veil’ in Cotabato City. By wearing a hijab or veil, Muslim women sent a message that fortitude and courage stemmed from wearing it. The celebration on February 1, according to Bainon Karon, Chairperson of the Bangsamoro Women Commission (BWC), showed unity […]
Davao City officials snub the inauguration of the city’s P12 billion Bulk Water Project
DAVAO CITY— About 20 seats reserved for the city government officials were left vacant until the last minute of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s arrival for the formal inauguration of Davao City’s P12 billion Bulk Water System Project on Wednesday. A source told Newsline that a city official had informed them about the inauguration but were […]
Army top brass visits Agila troopers to boost morale
DAVAO CITY — Philippine Army Commanding General on Monday visited the troopers of the 10th Infantry (Agila) Division, Philippine Army at Camp General Manuel T. Yan Sr. in Mawab, Davao De Oro, purposely to boost the morale of his men who spent their Christmas and the New Year in the hinterlands to fight against the […]
Korean group honors 3 PH Coast Guard for protecting the marine environment
DAVAO CITY –— Three officers of the Philippine Coast Guard received honors from Korean World Green International Award Committee (KWGIAC) on 25 January 2024. KWGIAC Chairman, Mr. Park Kwang Young, graced the awarding ceremony at the National Headquarters, Port Area, Manila. Young bestowed the Top Excellence Award to PCG Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Vice […]
Filipino Para Athletes bring honor to PH
DAVAO CITY —Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. lauded Philippine delegates to the 4th Asian Para Games medalists in a reception at the Palace early this week. “You embody the spirit of the Bagong Pilipino, proving that excellence is more than a goal— it’s part of who we are,” says the President. He added “We will […]
Secretary Magno walks beyond Mindanao
DAVAO CITY — Silent, simple and workaholic, that’s how people of Davao City describe Secretary Leo Tereso Abella Magno, the man of President Ferdinand R, Marcos Jr. for Eastern Mindanao, who is also serving as Southern Mindanao Coordinator of Cabinet Officers for Regional Development and Security (CORDS). Since the administration of Presidents Ferdinand Marcos Jr. […]
PSG justifies PBBM’s heli ride to watch Coldplay concert
DAVAO CITY — The Presidential Security Group justified that the monstrous traffic and the unexpected influx of crowd to the Philippine Arena has prompted them to allow President Bongbong Marcos Jr. to use the chopper to watch the Coldplay concert. President Marcos Jr. was criticized for using the helicopter to attend the Coldplay band concert […]
Marcos Jr. declares Feb. 9 as special non-working day for Chinese New Year
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared Feb. 9 a special non-working day in the country, in observance of Chinese New Year. In signing Proclamation 453 on January 18, Marcos declared a nationwide holiday to allow Filipinos to celebrate Chinese New Year and enjoy a longer weekend. “The declaration of 09 February […]
Davao Archbishop Capalla laid to rest
DAVAO CITY — Davao ArchDiocese Archbishop Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla D.D was laid to rest this morning on the crypt below the altar of San Pedro Cathedral. Capalla, 89, died on January 6. Fourteen bishops from different archdiocese in the country and 21 priests joined in the concelebrated the mass held at the Cathedral. Capalla […]