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 […]
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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 […]
Power interuption on May 6 and 7
DAVAO CITY — Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. will conduct a series of switching power interruptions on May 6 and 7, Saturday and Sunday, affecting customers in Davao City and Davao del Norte. The first set of power interruptions will be for 30 minutes anytime between 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on May 6, […]
MOH-BARMM kicks off campaign on protecting kids vs. polio, measles
COTABATO CITY – The Ministry of Health of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (MOH-BARMM) Ministry of Health (MOH) launched a campaign to promote the supplemental immunization activity, Chikiting Ligtas: Measles-Rubella and Oral Polio Vaccine (MR-OPV SIA), for the safety and protection of Bangsamoro children on Tuesday, May 2 at the City Mall here. […]
PAGASA issue El Niño alert
DAVAO CITY —– The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday raised the El Niño Alert status as it expects the weather phenomenon to emerge in the coming months starting June. In a statement, PAGASA administrator Vicente B. Milano said his agency “Has been continuously monitoring the developing El Niño conditions in […]
PBBM witnesses signing of historic deal to build e-motorcycles in PH
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday witnessed the signing of a memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. of the Ayala Group and California-based Zero Motorcycles on a partnership to manufacture electric motorcycles. Under the partnership, the US-based firm will lead the way in setting up the first electronic vehicle (EV) motorcycle manufacturing […]
No flight operations for 2 hours tomorrow-CAAP
DAVAO CITY — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will shut down the operations of the Philippine Airspace for 2-hours tomorrow May 3, to pave way for the corrective maintenance activity at the Philippine Air Traffic Management Center (ATMC). The activity means that the airline operations will be affected because the operations at […]
Kampo sa terorista gimbombahan sa sundalo
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO — Gibuhian na sa militar ang ilang bomba ug gipunting kini sa Barangay Magaslong, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur kaganinang alas 3:00 sa kaadlawon. Sa interview nga gihimo sa Radyo Bida Koronadal, gikumpirma ni 6th ID Civil Military Operations Battalion Commander Lt.Col. Dennis Almorato nga namomba na ang kasundaluhan ug gipunting kini […]