DAVAO CITY — Three persons were killed while two others were wounded in a shooting incident at Barangay RH-12, Cotabato City Monday night. The incident happened eight (8) days before the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE). Cotabato City Police Director PCol. Querubin Manalang Jr. in an interview reporters early Tuesday said they received reports […]
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City adds 2 mini-buses to its fleet
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe led the inauguration of two new mini-buses acquired by the local government earlier this morning. This initiative is part of the city’s ongoing program to upgrade its equipment and facilities to enhance the comfort of government employees and the public. Each of the mini-buses carries a price tag of […]
3 tourists from from Bansalan town die in Bohol
BOHOL – A group of tourists, all residents of Bansalan, Davao del Sur, met a tragic accident when the van they were traveling in collided in Buenos Aires, Carmen, Bohol earlier this morning. According to a report from the Carmen Police in Bohol, three individuals lost their lives in the accident. They were identified as Abelardo Cagampang, […]
Emergency service disruptions on October 25 in Davao del Norte
Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct emergency switching power interruptions on October 25, Wednesday, affecting customers in Davao del Norte. These power interruptions are necessary after the preventive maintenance works at San Vicente Substation and DICT Switching Station. The first power interruption will be for 1 hour from 12:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. […]
Beauty cream contaminated with toxic mercury
DAVAO CITY — All that glitters is not gold. It could be toxic to human health, as well as the environment, revealed EcoWaste Coalition after detecting mercury on two samples of Goree Gold 24K Beauty Cream that it ordered from an online seller based in Makati City last October 11. Based on the screening conducted […]
750 housing affordable housing units coming soon to Iligan City
ILIGAN CITY –A Housing Forum was held toay in Iligan City, organized by the local government through the office of City Councilor Atty. Maria Paz Teresa “Betsy” Zalsos in collaboration with the Housing and Resettlement Office (HRO), Department of Human and Settlements and Urban Development (DSHUD), and the National Housing Authority (NHA) at Plaza Alemania. […]
Successful and productive Saudi visit, President BBM says
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. characterized his brief visit to Saudi Arabia as a resounding success and a productive engagement. During his return speech following the visit to Riyadh on Saturday, the President highlighted a series of accomplishments that strengthened the Philippines’ commitment to the GCC and ASEAN nations’ partnership and presented the […]
WestMinCom chief Joins Marawi liberation commemoration
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Major General Steve Crespillo, the Commander of Western Mindanao Command (WestMinCom), participated in the commemoration of the Liberation of Marawi on October 17, 2023. The key events during the commemoration included a wreath-laying ceremony at the Heroes’ Memorial Wall within the premises of the 103rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Kampo Ranaw, Marawi […]
ClimateXchange and WAN-IFRA forge global climate journalism partnership
SINGAPORE – ClimateXchange, a pioneering global journalism initiative aimed at reshaping the way climate information is disseminated, unveiled its platform during the 2023 Digital Media Conference in Singapore. Simultaneously, the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) was revealed as its primary news industry collaborator for the Southeast Asia region. The launch, set at the 2023 […]
Zamboanga City honors Eumir Marcial for Asian Games triumph
Zamboanga City — Residents of Zamboanga City came together to celebrate Eumir Marcial’s homecoming and pay tribute to the local hero. A grand welcome and recognition ceremony was held at City Hall, organized by Mayor John Dalipe and the city government on Friday, October 20. This event aimed to honor Marcial’s recent victory at the […]
40 families affected by Zamboanga City blaze
ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Bureau of Fire Protection in Zamboanga City has released initial data regarding the fire that occurred yesterday morning on Manggal Drive in Baliwasan Grande. Around 40 families have been affected by this fire. The blaze resulted in the total destruction of 37 homes, while three others sustained partial damage, with estimated […]
Cotabato gov’t holds mental health summit
COTABATO – The Cotabato Provincial Government, in collaboration with the Integrated Provincial Health Office, continues its efforts to address mental health issues in the province. A mental health summit and check-up have been organized, providing residents with invaluable access to expert consultations and appropriate treatments. The objective of this initiative is to support individuals within the […]
5.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Davao de Oro
DAVAO CITY — A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck near New Bataan in Davao de Oro at 5:02 am, local time. The temblor was felt across several areas, with varying intensities reported: Davao de Oro registered Intensity IV.Nabunturan reported Intensity IV.New Bataan experienced Intensity V.Pantukan felt Intensity V to VI.Compostela recorded Intensity III to IV.Davao Oriental saw […]