DAVAO CITY (August 23) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will continue to provide P5,000 cash assistance to all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) who were affected by the runway mishap which affected their flights. In an advisory, the DFA announced they were able to release cash assistance to 86 overseas Filipino workers who failed to […]
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Mga timailhan og sintomas sa kanser sa totoy
DAKBAYAN SA DABAW (Agosto 22) — Nagkadaghan na ang kaso sa Kanser sa totoy (breast cancer) sa atong panahon, gani daghan na usab ang kinabuhi nga nakalas tungod sa maong sakit. Kadaghanan wala naka matikod ug nabaliwala ang mga sintomas, samtang ang uban, mahadluk mo-adto sa doktor. Sa usa ka artikulo nga gipagawas sa Read […]
Duterte tells Visayan Mayors not to support communist rebels
DAVAO CITY (August 22) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Tuesday, August 21, asked local executives in the Visayas region to distance themselves with the communist movement, and instead help his administration fight illegal drugs and corruption. “I would suggest that you improve on your record sa drugs, maybe sa intelligence, just to report that […]
9 PNPA cadets face dismissal over mauling incident
MANILA –– Nine cadets from the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) were recommended to be dismissed from the academe while 33 others have been sanctioned for their involvement in the mauling of graduating upperclassmen last March. In a statement Tuesday, Philippine National Police spokesman Senior Supt. Benigno Durana Jr. said the decision was released on […]
74 Zambo inmates to get free major surgery
ZAMBOANGA CITY — Seventy four inmates from Zamboanga City Reformatory Center (ZCRC) will undergo a major surgery for free at the state-owned Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) anytime this month. The inmates underwent screening and became the beneficiaries of the free surgical mission which will be conducted this month. Dr. Joji Sese, ZCMC Department of […]
17 Chinese nationals arrested for manufacturing “fake” cigarettes
DAVAO CITY (August 22) — The Bureau of Customs on Friday, August 17, arrested 17 Chinese nationals caught manufacturing “fake” cigarettes inside a warehouse in Balmonte St. Gapan City, Nueva Ecija. The raid took place after a concerned citizen informed authorities about the activities inside a warehouse. Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña said the foreigners were […]
PAL mounts recovery flights for OFWs, other passengers
MANILA –– Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Wednesday mounted several international replacement flights for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and other passengers. PAL spokesperson Cielo Villaluna said these flights were PR 1654 Manila-Riyadh, which carried 250 passengers of the cancelled Manila-Riyadh and Manila-Damman flights from August 17 to 20; PR5103 Los Angeles-Manila carrying 197 passengers […]
A story about Dr. Farrah Agustin-Bunch
By: Atty. Abeto A. Salcedo Jr. The authorities raided the Dr. Farrah Agustin-Bunch Natural Medical Center in Victoria, Tarlac on Friday and closed its pharmacy for allegedly selling food supplements without authorization. The case was initiated from the complaints filed by medical societies before the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). These kinds of occurrences are […]
Digital literacy offers former rebels fresh window of opportunities
DAVAO ORIENTAL (August 21) – Residents of Davao Oriental’s Happy Home – the country’s first and only halfway house for former rebels, are now even more empowered to improve and transform their lives as they embrace what new technology has to offer through the innovative Tech4Ed Center. The Tech4Ed is a computer-based educational platform brimming […]
Presidential car museum opens in Quezon City
MANILA — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) and the Quezon City (QC) government inaugurated on Sunday the Presidential Car Museum inside the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, NHCP Chairman Rene Escalante, NHCP Acting Executive Director Ludovico Badoy and QC Mayor Herbert Bautista led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to […]
Cotabato City crime rate down 45%
COTABATO CITY – Crime incidents in this city from January to July this year have decreased by as much as 45 percent as compared to the same period last year, police reported Monday. The city police office recorded 143 crime incidents as of July 30 as compared to last year’s 315 crimes that were recorded […]
Duterte to Sison on Facebook live: “I am alive”
DAVAO CITY (August 20)— “I am alive” says President President Rodrigo Duterte via facebook live to refute claims by Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founding chair Jose Maria Sison that he was in coma. This was the first time that Duterte used facebook live to answer an issue. His Special Assistant, Secretary Christopher “Bong” […]
Government starts probe on liability of stalled Xiamen Airlines
DAVAO CITY (August 20)– Malacanang announced that probe is underway over the stalled Xiamen Airlines, which caused excessive flight delays at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said the government is now investigating the incident to determine if there is any liability on the part of the Xiamen pilot, who […]