ZAMBOANGA CITY – The City Sports Division has announced that preparations are in full swing for the highly anticipated 26th Summer Learn to Play Program, scheduled to run from July 1 to 31. Sports trainers from various disciplines gathered on Saturday to coordinate with the City Government and ensure the successful implementation of the program […]
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Youth group honors community heroes with chocolates in Davao de Oro
NABUNTURAN, Davao de Oro – As the nation celebrated its 125th anniversary of independence by offering flowers to the heroes of the past, a youth group in Davao de Oro honored the new heroes of the community by distributing chocolates. On June 12, members of various municipal chapters of the Youth for Peace Movement Davao […]
P2.33M worth of agricultural equipment handed over to farmers in Samal
ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, Davao del Norte – The state of farming in other areas of Island Garden City of Samal is set to further improve as modern agricultural equipment, which is still inaccessible to farmers in other regions, has been provided to boost their farming capabilities. The City Agriculture’s Office in Island Garden […]
Davao Oriental takes lead in “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign across Davao Region
DAVAO ORIENTAL – Davao Oriental emerged as the frontrunner in the recently concluded Measles-Rubella Oral Polio Vaccine Supplemental Immunization Activity, known as the “Chikiting Ligtas” campaign, led by the Department of Health. The province achieved an impressive 98.84% accomplishment rate for Measles-Rubella (M.R) immunization and a commendable 96.26% completion rate for Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) […]
Former DOH heads show support for Secretary Herbosa’s leadership
QUEZON CITY – Former heads of the Department of Health (DOH) have expressed their unwavering support for Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa in his role as the leader of a united health sector. This show of solidarity took place during the “Secretaries Night” event, which marked the culmination of the DOH’s week-long celebration of its 125th Founding […]
Dapitan LGU honors outstanding residents
DAPITAN –The local government of Dapitan City recently presented awards to the esteemed residents who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the city. The distinguished recognition, known as the Gawad Dapitanon: Rizal Exemplar Award 2023, was bestowed upon them during a heartfelt ceremony. Ever since its establishment as a city in […]
P24.8 million worth in illegal drugs burned in three Mindanao regions
DAVAO CITY – In a bid to eliminate illegal drugs from circulation, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) conducted a burning activity to destroy confiscated narcotics in three regions of Mindanao. The event took place at the Philippine-Japan Active Carbon Plant in Panacan, Davao City, and witnessed the destruction of various substances, including shabu, marijuana, […]
Dapitan City is the Shrine City of the Philippines
DAPIITAN CITY — The City Government of Davao awarded Rizal Exemplar Award to residents and stakeholders for their invaluable contribution in attaining the prestige being the Shrine City of the Philippines in a ceremony in time for the celebration of the 60th founding day of city. Atty. Amalou Monroyo, the City Administrator explained “Rizal being […]
LPU-Davao honors partners, stakeholders for their Support
DAVAO CITY – The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Davao campus held a gathering at the Lumpini Junior Ballroom in Dusit Thani Hotel, Lanang, Davao City to honor their partners and stakeholders yesterday afternoon, June 21. The event aimed to express gratitude for the continuous support and assistance given by these individuals and organizations […]
Thousands displaced as flooding hits Cotabato province and Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO PROVINCE– In the wake of heavy floods, thousands of residents in Cotabato Province and Maguindanao del Sur have been forced to leave their homes and seek temporary shelter in makeshift tents erected near the highway. Despite the challenging circumstances, government operations in Datu Montawal Municipality have continued, even as the municipal hall and police […]
PNP and Civic Group Plant One Thousand Mahogany Trees in Lamitan City
LAMITAN – In an organized tree planting activity, the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Kabalikat civic community group came together to plant one thousand Mahogany trees. The event took place on June 20 in two barangays: Brgy Bulingan and Brgy Lo-ok. The goal of the initiative was to replenish the trees that have been […]
Bomb Joke Hits Davao School
DAVAO CITY — Dozens of parents immeditaely tropped at the gate of Santa Ana Central Elementary School after a parent received a message that a bomb was placed within the vicitnity of the sschool. Students were imediately secured while local police and traffic authorities closed a portion of Ramon Magsaysay Avenue here particularly near Santa […]
Thousands of undocumented bags of rice intercepted in Tawi-Tawi
TAWI TAWI – During a maritime patrol near Pahayag Island, the operating unit of Naval Forces Western Mindanao spotted a motor vessel, prompting them to conduct a search and seizure procedure to ensure the vessel’s sea-worthiness. During the inspection, it was discovered that the motor vessel was carrying 6,000 bags of rice without proper documentation. Each […]