DAVAO CITY — Another victim of the gory Dagamo massacre on March 4 died on Sunday. On the Facebook page of Governor Roel Ragay Degamo page, it identified the 10th fatality as Fredilino Cafe, Jr., also known as “Putok,” from the Provincial Engineering Office, a resident of Umanod, Santa Catalina. The post stated that Cafe […]
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Bangsamoro government opens hospital in Sulu
DAVAO CITY —The Bangsamoro government inaugurated on April 29, the Maimbung District Hospital in Sulu which is aimed at serving the residents from the far-flung villages. The newsly opened district hospital is funded under the Health Facilities Enhancement Program (HFEP) of the central office. Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang led the inauguration ceremony with the […]
OWWA-BARMM gives cash assistance to 65 returning OFWs
COTABATO CITY – Some 65 returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) received financial assistance during the 41st founding anniversary celebration of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA-BARMM) held on May 3 at the Mall of Al Nor here. “The event provided immediate financial aid to returning OFWs as a start-up or additional capital for livelihood projects, […]
DA to farmers group: Submit proposal on P15k El Niño subsidy
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Agricluture urged the Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas to submit to them a proposal on their request for a P15,000 subsidy for agricultural workers and fisherfolks to cushion the impact of the impending El Niño as projected by PAGASA. Danilo Ramos of KMP claimed some 13.6 million farmers, fisherfolk, and […]
Hedcor @45 : Reaffirms envinronmental sustainability campaign
DAVAO CITY — In an effort to further sustain the environmental sustainability campaign, the Hedcor highlighted its 45th year anniversary conducted a series of river clean-up drives and reforestration in various parts of Luzon and Mindanao. The company has been at the forefront of promoting renewable energy and environmental sustainability in the country. “At Hedcor, […]
20 structures near danger zones demolished in Davao
DAVAO CITY — To prevent any untoward incident occuring during calamity, the city government of Davao ordered the demolition of about 200 structures mostly constructed near the danger zones and waterways. Angel Sumagaysay, the chief of the city’s Public Safety and Security Office-River Patrol Monitoring Team (PSSO-RPMT) said about 200 illegally built structures near and […]
Engkuentro sa sundalo ug rebelde, 3 ka armas nailog sa sundalo
BUTUAN CITY – Igo lang girespondihan sa mga sundalo nga miyembro sa 29th Infantry “Matatag” Battalion ang report sa mga sibilyan sa presensiya sa mga miyembro sa Communist Terrorist Group nga NPA sa Sitio Mandalayag, Barangay Pianing, Butuan City nga nagapangayo og pagkaon ug ubang supply sa mga tawo. Pag-abot sa pwersa sa mga sundalo […]
Phil. Army, DSWD-11 sign MOU to hasten disaster response
DAVAO CITY – The Philippine Army’s 10th Infantry (Agila) Division (10ID) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Region 11 (DSWD-11) signed on May 2 a memorandum of understanding to jointly provide immediate support to disaster-affected areas in the Davao region. The ceremonial signing was held at the Camp General Manuel T. Yan […]
Alleged mastermind in ambush of Gov Adiong killed, soldier wounded in firefight
DAVAO CITY — Combined government forces killed the alleged mastermind in the February 17 ambush of Lanao del Norte Governor Mamintal Adiong. In a press statement, Lanao del Sur Provincial Police identified the suspect as Oscar Tacmar Capal Gandawali was killed after he resisted arrest and reportedly put up a fight with the police and […]
PNP Chief vows transparency and accountability with the media
DAVAO CITY — Newly installed Philippine National Police Chief, Police General Benjamin C. Acorda, Jr. reaffirmed his commitment to transparency and accountability during a meet and greet event with the PNP Press Corps on May 2, 2023, held at Maringal Hall, Forensic Building, Camp Crame, Quezon City. Acorda invited members of the PNP press corps […]
Marcos directs gov’t agencies, LGUs to prevent crimes
DAVAO CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a memorandum circular directing all government agencies and encouraging local government units to support the 2023 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP). Under Memorandum Circular No. 19, signed by the President on Tuesday, the directive is in line with the adoption of a “whole-of-government” approach in addressing […]
Ombudsman suspends MIAA manager, Co is OIC chief
DAVAO CITY — After receiving the preventive suspension order from the Office of the Ombudsman, Manila International Airport Authority’s general manager Cesar Chiong stepped down to serve his suspension and senior assistant general manager, Bryan Co, was immediately name officer-in-charge (OIC). Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista said the MIAA board in a meeting approved the appointment […]
Community press still in a lockdown mode
As the world celebrates the 30th Press Freedom Day today, it is worth looking at how the community press survives given the threat and the competition between the mainstream media organization and the media organizations sponsored by the state. Moving around Mindanao which according to many is a region hostile for journalists, I can say […]