MARAWI CITY— City Mayor Majul Gandamra underscored the beneficial impacts of road networks towards the recovery of the war-torn city saying such an infrastructure is a key to the progress of the city. In a report by Philippine Information Agency, Gandamra stated “A road network such as this one is a pathway that connects our […]
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Two women vie for NoCot gubernatorial seat
DAVAO CITY — Expect two women to present their cards to the public as they contest for the most coveted gubernatorial post in North Cotabato come 2022 national and local elections. The drama unfolds as Vice Governor Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza on Wednesday filed her certificate of candidacy as governor in the province, while incumbent Governor Nancy […]
DSWD XI readies shelter assistance for DavSur quake victims
DAVAO CITY —The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD XI) is now preparing for the distribution of emergency shelter assistance to a total of 36,270 beneficiaries affected by the series of earthquakes that hit Davao del Sur in 2019. Under the Comprehensive Aid to Repair of Earthquake Damage (CARED) program, 6,930 owners of totally […]
Cops told: Stay away from partisan politics
DAVAO CITY – Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Guillermo Eleazar on Sunday ordered members of his organization to stay away from partisan politics and must remain loyal to the country and the Constitution. Eleazar vowed to impose sanctions on any of his members who will be found violating his order. In a 52-second video […]
NHA: Duterte admin builds home for gov’t workers, poor families
DAVAO CITY — DAVAO CITY —- The National Housing Authority (NHA) outlined the government’s housing plans by presenting a clear housing roadmap that included thousands of housing units for state employees as well as low-income families. “Mr. President, we are very proud to report to you that there are only two administrations across the seven presidents,” […]
Cadaver of PNP cadet who died from hazing is home
PAGADIAN CITY –— The cadaver of Cadet Third Class George Karl Magsayo, is home. Magsayo, 21, a native of the city died last Thursday, September 23, after he was allegedly punched several times by his upperclassman. Witnesses said a certain Cadet 2nd Class Caesar Steve Maingat punched Magsayo five times inside Maingat’s room after an […]
280 residents of NoCot get P5.4M from DOLE
KIDAPAWAN CITY — Some 150 individuals needing government support received a total of P5.4M cash assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment on Saturday, September 25, No less than Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III handed the check to Governor Nancy Catamco in a simple ceremony held at Barangay Luvimin. The fund was taken against […]
No overpricing, ghost deliveries in gov’t deal with Pharmally-Duterte
DAVAO CITY — Government’s contract with Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. for the purchase of medical equipment was aboveboard and there were no overpricing and ghost deliveries, President Rodrigo Duterte insisted during a public address aired Thursday. “There was no overpricing which some senators are so desperately trying to establish. Ayun. Everything was delivered. There was no […]
Health workers decry over delayed benefits
DAVAO CITY — A health workers’ alliance said it would give the Department of Health (DOH) until August 26 to pay them overdue benefits for serving during the coronavirus pandemic. The Alliance of Health Workers (AHW) pushed back its deadline for the DOH to respond and threatened to go on strike if the benefits were not […]
Many factors led to C-130 crash in Sulu-AFP
Davao City — The Armed Forces of the Philippines noted multi-factor which caused the C-130 transport aircraft crash in Patikul, Sulu, on July 4, 2021. Ina video interview with Col. Ramon Zagala, Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson he said many factors led to the fatal crash. He emphasized “Material, human and environmental factors were […]
Pacquiao mopasaka og kaso batok ni Quiboloy kay naghimo-himo kuno og storya
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO— Mopasaka og kaso si Senador Manny Pacquiao batok ni Pastor Apollo Quiboloy, ang miangkon nga tinudlo nga anak sa Ginoo, kay naghimo-himo kuno kini og mga istorya batok kaniya. “Itong si Quiboloy, gumagawa ng issue na hindi po niya alam. Dapat hindi siya makikialam sa gobyerno. Mag-focus na lang po siya doon […]
PH housing policies up for review, revisions
DAVAO CITY — After so many decades the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has created seven sub-technical working groups (STWGs) to revisit housing laws and policies. The government’s information arm, Philippine News Agency reported on Saruday, August 8, that Under Special Order No. 2021-076, the STWGs will review the technical standards of […]
Duterte to COA: Give pandemic responders elbow room
DAVAO CITY –— President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Saturday, August 21, called on the Commission on Audit (COA) to give the government’s COVID-19 responders some breathing space for them to effectively tackle the pandemic. During his regular Talk to the People on COVID-19, President Duterte said the Department of Health (DOH), along with other departments, […]