DAVAO CITY — The Presidential Assistant for Mindanao has issued a warning to all speculators who has been using his name to corner government contracts and gain access to government funds. Leo A. Magno, the Presidential assistant for Eastern Mindanao in a statement issued Wednesday states: “I recently have been receiving information and requests from […]
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Court issues Writ of Possession over Samal properties for Samal-Davao Connector project
DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Government through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has taken possession over the nine (9) properties in Barangays Caliclic and Limao, Island Garden City of Samal which will be used for the Samal Island – Davao City Connector project. On Monday, the DPWH installed a notice telling among […]
2 million voters apply in 46 days
DAVAO CITY – In a span of 46-days the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received over 2 million voter applications since it started in December 12, 2022. The poll body in a recent press statement said, a total of 2,085,142 applications have so far been submitted as of Jan. 27. The figure includes all applications […]
Ex-PSG commander, 9 other soldiers tagged in the killing of Davao model
DAVAO CITY –— The Special Investigation Task Group Plaza on Wednesday named former Presidential Security Group commander BGen. Jesus Durante III and nine other members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines as suspects in the killing of Davao model and businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza on December 28, 2022. The cases were filed before the […]
BTA consults people on the proposed Bangsamoro local governance code
DAVAO CITY — The Bangsamoro region is now consulting the stakeholders on the proposed local governance code with the Bangsamoro Parliament’s Committee on Local Government conducting public consultations and recently held a simultaneous activity in Maguindanao del Sur and del Norte. In a statement the information office revealed that Deputy Floor Leader and Committee on […]
For not wearing helmets about 500 motorbike drivers apprehended
DAVAO CITY – Some 484 motorcycle drivers in Kidapawan City were apprehended for not wearing helmets while using the national highway as personnel of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) and local traffic enforcers conducted a four-day intensified operations. Aside from helment violation, the LTO also impounded 141 motorbikes for operating without registration, it is considered colorum. […]
Two Immigration personnel relieved from post
DAVAO CITY —Two Bureau of Immigration personnel were relieved from their post due to their alleged involvement in illegal activities. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco revealed that two personnel have been relieved from their posts following reports of involvement in illegal activities. In an order signed last January 17, Tansingco relieved two immigration officers after receiving […]
Budget cut affects small town in Basilan
AKBAR, BASILAN PROVINCE— The reduction of this year’s National Tax Allotment (NTA) or Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) has affected the Akbar town in Basilan Province. The municipality of Akbar has only Ten Million (P10,000,000) annual budget and the budget cut as imposed by the national government has further reduced the already small appropriation of said […]
Bangsamoro government opens 4 new health stations in Maguindanao
DAVAO CITY— The regional government of the Bangsamoro region opened four new barangay health stations (BHS) to provide the health needs and serve the residents of Maguindanao del Sur. On Wednesday, January 11, Health Minister Dr. Rizaldy Piang led led the opening and inauguration ceremony at Barangay Manindolo in Datu Paglas, Brgy. Muti in Guindulungan, […]
Marcos gives support to fishermen hit by floods
DAVAO CITY –— President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday released cash assistance to fishermen hit by the recent flash floods and heavy rainfall in the Misamis provinces. The President distributed envelopes each with P5,000 under the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program at the Gingoog City Hall in Gingoog, Misamis Oriental. “Ako […]
Bukidnon-Davao del Norte road impassable
DAVAO CITY –— As of 6:30 in the morning of January 14, 2023, the San Fernando, Bukidnon via Talaingod, Davao Del Norte has been rendered impassable. The Bukidnon Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council announced that the highway road was destroyed by landslides due to bad weather condition past five days brought about by […]
PBBM to bring up proposed PH sovereign wealth fund with world leaders in Davos
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hopes to discuss the proposed sovereign wealth fund of the Philippines with world leaders during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. “Nagkaroon ng briefing ang Department of Foreign [Affairs] kanina kay Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. kung saan pinangunahan ni Secretary Enrique Manalo ang presentasyon, at ito ay […]
Police extracts vital information from the slain model’s laptop
DAVAO CITY — The Special Investigation Task Group Plaza extracted vital informaton from the personal laptop of the slain model/businesswoman Yvonne Chua Plaza. The vital information according the Police Major Eudisan Gultiano, the spokesperson of the task group, gives the police a good direction in the investigation towards the solution of the case “The […]